MIRANDA DJELLI
Westland,MI
Summary
Expert Cardiac Sonographer with more than 15 years' experience working with physicians to diagnose and treat cardiac and congenital heart disease. Seasoned with a strong knowledge base of the heart's anatomy and physiology. Specializing in care of patients varying all age groups, undergoing inpatient and outpatient care, acute and chronic treatments. Knowledgeable in caring for patients in intensive care units, with strong attention to detail. Highly adapt in performing within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments. Stays current with evolving transthoracic scanning skills. Dedicated with ensuring complete study protocol with acceptable quality. Demonstrates critical thinking skills to ensure patient safety and maximize diagnostic efficiency. Has the ability to efficiently and effectively multitask, prioritize and problem solve. Warmhearted individual with strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills needed to collaborate with families, patients, and multidisciplinary team members. Organized, self-motivated and highly dependable independent candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiovascular Institute HVI
Dearborn, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Performs echocardiograms in patients with congenital heart disease.
- Cares for patients with history of cardiac surgeries overseas involving repairs of congenital heart disease during childhood.
- Assists in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
- Performs stress testing, highly proficient in congenital heart disease, using 3D heart model, LV strain, RV strain, and LA strain,
- Cares for a variety of patients with prosthetic valves, TAVR and other cardiac devices.
- Communicates daily with staff members to identify patients requiring ultrasound evaluation.
- Verifies functionality of ultrasound equipment and worked closely with department to refer equipment for repairs.
- Assists in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
Cardiac Sonographer
Henry Ford
West Bloomfield, MI
12.2018 - 12.2022
- Performs echocardiograms on infants and children with simple and complex congenital heart disease.
- Assists in pericardiocentesis procedures.
- Assists with research and quality assurance protocols.
- Performs echocardiograms involving heart structures, cardiac devices (LVAD, RVAD, ECMO, IMPELLA, WATCHMAN, and ARTIFICIAL HEART).
- Involved with research studies, post-procedural studies (TAVR, MAVR, M-V clips, Ring, Valvuloplasty balloon, tricuspid, mitral, aortic, biprosthetic, and mechanical valve replacement, stress testing (dobutamine/exercise, TEE plus 3D/STRAIN IMAGING).
- Non-invasive Cardiology procedures involving pediatric and adult patients
- Performs included 2D echoes, M-Mode, color Doppler, CW and PW, 2D measurements and M-Mode measurements
- Performs stress testing, and TEE assisting, 3D Heart Model, LV Strain, RV strain, LA strain.
Cardiac Sonographer
Henry Ford Main Campus
Detroit, MI
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Performs echocardiograms with heart structures, cardiac devices (LVAD, RVAD, ECMO, IMPELLA, WATCHMAN, and ARTIFICIAL HEART).
- Participate as a member of the pediatric cardiology team performing echocardiograms. Typical patients are infants and children with simple and complex congenital heart disease.
- Accomplish echocardiograms that involve research studies, post-procedural studies (TAVR, MAVR, M-V clips, Ring, Valvuloplasty balloon, tricuspid, mitral, aortic, biprosthetic, and mechanical valve replacement, stress testing (dobutamine/exercise, TEE plus 3D/STRAIN IMAGING).
- Tasks and responsibilities include performing 2D echoes, M-Mode, color Doppler; CW and PW, 2D measurements and M-Mode measurements, working with adults and pediatrics
- Performs pediatric echocardiograms with premature/newborns, patients with congenital heart disease such as Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA), Atrial Septal Defect(ASD), Coarctation of Aorta, Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF), etc.
Laboratory Technician
Oakwood Health System
Wayne, MI
08.2006 - 04.2017
- Conducts analytical tests on in-coming raw materials prior to use in process.
- Maintains documentation on tests performed in lab.
- Trains new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
- Steers process development experiments in lab and supported scale up processes.
- Performs vein punctures, IV administration
- Performs EKG, rhythm analysis interpretation.
- Performs stress testing, Holter Monitor, and telemetry
- Keeps laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
- Performs testing and quality control using approved laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
- Interprets and documents results of tests into active databases and communicated results to internal customers.
- Registers and prepares samples for general analytical testing through data entry, weighing and physical homogenization.
- Supports laboratory staff with advanced troubleshooting, resolving complex problems and helping with special projects.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Carnegie Institute JRC-CVT Accredited
Troy, MI03.2016
Cardiac Sonographer - General Education Courses
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI01.2012
Skills
- Strong understanding of sonographic practiced and methods
- Expertise in working with heart structures, cardiac devices (LVAD, RVAD, ECMO, IMPELLA, WATCHMAN, and ARTIFICIAL HEART)
- Depth of experience with research studies, post-procedural studies (TAVR, MAVR, M-V clips, Ring, Valvuloplasty balloon, tricuspid, mitral, aortic, biprosthetic, and mechanical valve replacement, stress testing (dobutamine/exercise, TEE plus 3D/STRAIN IMAGING)
- Excellent customer service skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Prepares a prediagnostic report for provider
- Ample experience with training fellow doctors, educating on sonography practice and methods on pediatrics and adults
- Expertise with machine operation and maintenance
- Strong communication skills and ability to create trusting relationships with patients
- Teamwork and collaboration to train and mentor new technologists
- Expertise in vein puncture skills and IV administration for definity contrast
- PEDIATRIC SKILLS: Great experience in working with congenital heart diseases such as Atrial Septal Defect, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Coarctation of the Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Pulmonary Atresia, Tetralogy of Fallot, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Tricuspid Atresia, D-Transposition of the Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosus, Ventricular Septal Defect
Qualifications
- Cardiac Sonographer, Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer(RDCS) through American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
- RDCS- Adult Echocardiography (AE)
- RDCS- Pediatric Echocardiography (PE)
- CCT: Certified Cardiographic Technician through CCI
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Accomplishments
- Dean's List
- President's List
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiovascular Institute HVI
12.2022 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Henry Ford
12.2018 - 12.2022
Cardiac Sonographer
Henry Ford Main Campus
01.2016 - 12.2018
Laboratory Technician
Oakwood Health System
08.2006 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Carnegie Institute JRC-CVT Accredited
Cardiac Sonographer - General Education Courses
Schoolcraft College
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