Maria Mena
Dallas,TX
Summary
To obtain a position as a Cardiac sonographer where I can apply my knowledge and skills. Bilingual, highly adaptable, dedicated, eager to learn, and committed to serving others through best practices and superior patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Parkland Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions regarding procedures.
- Contributed to accurate diagnoses by providing high-quality echocardiogram images for physician interpretation.
- Optimized exam room organization, allowing for seamless transitions between patients and procedures.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Ensured patient safety during exams by adhering to established protocols and guidelines.
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
05.2020 - 09.2023
- As needed employee serving in outpatient laboratory
- Highly trained in venipuncture, heel sticks, specimen collection 12- lead EKG, laboratory computer operations and centrifuge autoclaving tasks.
- Increased efficiency by effectively managing the inventory of supplies and equipment necessary for phlebotomy procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Adult Cardiac Sonography
El Centro College
Dallas, TX05.2023
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Dallas College
Dallas, TX01.2022
Phlebotomy certificate -
El Centro College
12.2019
Skills
- Data entry and documentation
- Report Generation
- General knowledge of diagnostic sonography principles, procedures and views as well as the operation and maintenance of imaging equipment
- Capable of performing routine sonographic examinations as well as basic understanding of human anatomy,physiology, and medical terminology
- Medical ethics adherence
- BLS
Clinical Rotations
1,168, 06/2020-05/2023, Veterinary Services of North Texas – Fort Worth, Medical City Heart and Spine - Dallas, UTSW Hospital - Dallas, Methodist Hospital – Richardson
Workshops Seminars
- NTCUS seminar “Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade”
- NTCUS seminar “Lumason Contrast Enhancement Agent”
- NTCUS seminar “Ergo for Echo” Presented by Dallas College Cardiac Program
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)- 2003
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Parkland Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
05.2020 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Adult Cardiac Sonography
El Centro College
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician -
Dallas College
Phlebotomy certificate -
El Centro College
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