Melina Leal
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a Cardiac Sonographer professional. Dependable and punctual. Dedicated Registered Cardiac Sonographer focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets.
Overview
3
3
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Centric Health
Bakersfield, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Assisted doctors with TEE.
- Expertly performed agitated saline studies, increasing detection of right-to-left shunts and improving diagnostic accuracy.
- Expertly performed image enhancement studies, improving and diagnosing accurately.
- Expertly performed treadmill Stress Echoes, diagnosing accurately.
- Expertly performed Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms diagnosing accurately.
- Mentored new students and prepared them for the field.
- Delivered subject matter expertise to staff on topics relating to ultrasound examinations.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Measured heart chamber sizes and wall thickness against expected sizes to detect abnormalities.
- Contributed to diagnosis of pulmonary disorders by evaluating patient pulmonary systems using spirometers and other respiratory testing equipment.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
Student Cardiac Sonographer
Central Cardiology Medical Center
Bakersfield, CA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with other medical staff, including cardiologists, nurses, and technologists, in order to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Utilized electronic medical record systems to document patient information accurately.
- Identified any abnormal findings from sonography studies.
- Performed echocardiograms and Doppler studies on adults.
- Conducted Dobutamine Stress Echos efficiently and accurately.
- Conducted stress echo testing using treadmill protocols.
- Assisted with Transesophageal Stress echos
- Set up exam rooms by selecting appropriate imaging equipment and supplies.
- Ensured accuracy in measurements taken during sonographic scans.
- Operated high-tech ultrasound equipment safely and efficiently while ensuring proper sterilization techniques were followed.
- Evaluated the anatomy of cardiac structures, chambers, valves, great vessels and pericardium.
- Explained procedures to patients, answered questions, and provided reassurance during exams.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiac Sonography
High Dessert Medical College
Bakersfield, CA08-2024
Associates Of Human Biology -
Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA 2019.01 - 2022.01
Skills
- TEE
- Bubble Studies
- Stress Echoes
- Dobutamine Stress Echoes
- Image Enhancement
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Great time management skills
- Compassionate
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Cardiac anatomy and physiology awareness
- Doppler Proficiency
- M-Mode Proficiency
- Proficient in Medical Terminology
Certification
- CCI, RCS 12/5/2024, Reg ID: 00143434, Issued by Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Issued by ARDMS on December 20, 2023 (SPI) ARDMS #307827
- CPR Certified through American Heart Association November 2023 - Present
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer
Centric Health
08.2024 - Current
Student Cardiac Sonographer
Central Cardiology Medical Center
03.2024 - 08.2024
Associates Of Human Biology -
Bakersfield College
2019.01 - 2022.01
Associate of Science - Cardiac Sonography
High Dessert Medical College