Melina Leal
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 cardiac sonographer focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
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
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Great time management skills
- Compassionate
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Care
- Cardiac anatomy and physiology awareness
- Doppler Proficiency
- Proficient in Medical Terminology
Certification
- 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
Student Cardiac Sonographer
Central Cardiology Medical Center
03.2024 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Cardiac Sonography
High Dessert Medical College
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation Issued by ARDMS on December 20, 2023 (SPI) ARDMS #307827
- CPR Certified through American Heart Association November 2023 - Present
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