Michelle Erdkamp
Elkhorn,NE
Summary
Accomplished and energetic cardiac sonographer with over 25 years experience in healthcare including several years in a leadership role. Motivated, compassionate, dedicated leader, a critical thinker with exceptional abilities to prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining high levels of patient care satisfaction. Proactive leader with strengths in communication, collaboration and multitasking abilities. Positive and upbeat communicator with observant nature and strong relationship building skills. Desire to achieve excellence.
Looking for a position in which I can continue to expand and enhance skills and become an integral member of a specialized team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer Specialist
Nebraska Medicine
Omaha, NE
11.2016 - Current
Supervise and manage daily activities of staff and implement assignments to ensure proper workflow and productivity.
Perform complex cardiac ultrasound procedures and obtain quantitative echocardiographic data to provide the highest quality of care for organization's patients and medical staff.
Perform complex studies such as transesophageal echocardiograms and perfusion stress imaging.
Assist cardiologists in special and complex cardiovascular procedures including Watchman, TAVR, LVADs, echo guided interventions
Coordinate and perform echocardiograms for research with cardiologists for clinical trials through advanced medicine and treatment
Provide and lead education and training for fellows, interns and other organizational staff to serve the community and provide high quality educational experiences.
Evaluate clinical progress and provide professional guidance for fellows and interns.
Participate in interview process for new employees and interns
Administer competencies and evaluations to assess performance of staff
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health
Omaha, NE05.2006
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Contrast Studies
- OSHA Regulations
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Quality Control Standards
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Physician Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Patient Relations
- Social Perceptiveness
- Systems Analysis
- Training Programs
- Invasive Procedures
Accomplishments
Published Articles:
- Rapid Detection of Coronary Artery Stenoses With Real-Time Perfusion Echocardiography
During Regadenoson Stress, Circ Cardiovasc Imaging, Sept 2011;4:628-635
- Perfusion Imaging With Vasodilator Stress Echocardiography, Circ Cardiovasc Imaging,
2011;4:601-603
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer Specialist
Nebraska Medicine
11.2016 - Current
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Sonography
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing And Allied Health