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MELANIE CENTENO

Maspeth

Summary

Healthcare professional with hands-on experience in diagnostic imaging and patient interaction. Reliable team member known for adaptability and achieving positive outcomes in dynamic environments. Skilled in ultrasound technology and patient care, with strong focus on collaboration and results ensuring high-quality imaging standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Ultrasound Technologist

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
02.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Enhanced image quality for accurate diagnoses with proper equipment calibration and settings adjustments.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the ultrasound suite, ensuring a comfortable environment for patients during their exams.
  • Processed, labeled, and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
  • Completed required documentation promptly after each exam, ensuring all necessary information was available for medical professionals to make informed decisions about patient care.
  • Performed fetal and gynecological ultrasounds to assist in accurate diagnosis by healthcare professionals.
  • Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.

Student

New York Medical Training Center Garden City, NY
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Areas Trained: Abdominal, Small Parts, Breast, Vascular, and Obstetrics, Gynecology.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Optimized image quality by selecting appropriate transducers and adjusting equipment settings accordingly.

Ultrasound Intern

Progressive Urology –Manhasset, NY
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Testing patients urine for any signs of issues internal.
  • Imaging Performed: Bladder and pelvis bone.
  • Streamlined daily operations by proficiently utilizing diagnostic equipment, software applications, and electronic medical record systems.
  • Consistently maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting optimal functionality within the ultrasound suite.
  • Improved clinical workflow by effectively prioritizing patient appointments and managing time-sensitive tasks.

Ultrasound Intern

Urban Health Care -Bronx
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Prepared patients for examination.
  • Scanned and evaluated patients’ exams.
  • Pelvic ultrasound with color flow applications.
  • Processed OB/GYN ultrasound report/comments. Completed 700 hours in OB.
  • Scanned patients using HS60 Samsung sonogram machine.
  • Imaging Performed: OB: 1st, 2nd and 3rd trimester in pregnancy; ovaries, cyst, bladder and measurements.

Education

Liberal Arts General Studies -

Suffolk Community College

Certification - undefined

New York Medical Career Training Center
11.2021

Certification - BLS

American Red Cross
Queens, NY
03-2025

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Specialized in OB, Abdomen and Small Parts
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Positive mindset
  • Reliable time management
  • Dedicated and eager to improve
  • Adaptability
  • Proficient in managing multiple tasks

Timeline

Ultrasound Technologist

Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
02.2022 - Current

Ultrasound Intern

Urban Health Care -Bronx
03.2021 - 10.2021

Ultrasound Intern

Progressive Urology –Manhasset, NY
01.2020 - 03.2021

Student

New York Medical Training Center Garden City, NY
09.2019 - 10.2021

Certification - undefined

New York Medical Career Training Center

Liberal Arts General Studies -

Suffolk Community College

Certification - BLS

American Red Cross