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Nasim Dana

Canton,GA

Summary

I am an experienced and dedicated Cardiovascular Sonographer with over a decade of hands-on expertise in adult and pediatric echocardiography, vascular imaging, and advanced cardiac procedures including TEE, stress echo, and strain imaging for clinical trials. My background spans hospital, outpatient, and mobile settings, where I have also supported administrative functions such as scheduling, EMR documentation, and Microsoft Office tasks. I am known for delivering compassionate, patient-focused care and bring a proactive, solutions-driven mindset to every role. As a team leader, I am deeply committed to ongoing education and professional development, conducting monthly staff training sessions and meetings to ensure consistent quality, growth, and protocol adherence. Since earning my degree in Cardiovascular Sonography in 2013, I have continued to grow in leadership, contributing to protocol development, accreditation efforts, and excellence in patient outcomes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Echocardiography Supervisor

Northside Hospital Cherokee
04.2018 - Current
  • Perform 2-D, M-mode, color flow mapping, stress echo, and cardiac Doppler echocardiography (TTE and TEE) in adult and geriatric populations.
  • Skilled in imaging for critically ill patients on ECMO and those with Impella devices.
  • Execute specialized research echocardiograms, including strain imaging, ensuring accuracy for clinical trials.
  • Authored and implemented the department’s PERT (Pulmonary Embolism Response Team) protocol, streamlining emergency care pathways and enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration.
  • Conduct monthly staff education sessions and lead regular staff meetings to ensure continuous learning and team alignment.
  • Maintain quality improvement documentation in accordance with IAC (Intersocietal Accreditation Commission) standards.
  • Collaborate with management on operational planning and departmental goal setting.
  • Gather and analyze data for ICAEL (now IAC) accreditation.
  • Create and manage monthly staff schedules.
  • Order and manage Echo Lab supplies through MSSS.

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Sonographer

Atlanta Heart Specialists
02.2016 - 04.2018
  • Preformed echos (TTE, DSE, ESE), carotid, lower extremity venous or arterial, Vein mapping during oblations in a sterile field settings
  • Certified research echocardiographer
  • Transferred Echo PAC system
  • Completed preliminary report and measurements and assigned to Cardiologist to read
  • Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
  • Stocked and prepared assigned room for smooth daily patient flow.
  • Communicated Critical findings to interpreting physicians.

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Sonographer

Advance Mobile Imaging
04.2014 - 02.2016
  • Preformed echoes, carotid, lower extremity venous or arterial
  • Completed sonographers peliminary report
  • Reduced patient wait times through effective scheduling and prompt completion of exams.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Sanford Brown College
Atlanta, GA
12-2013

Fellow of American Society of Echocardiography -

01.2024

Registered Cardiac sonographer - undefined

01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
05.2011

Skills

  • Echocardiogram(Adult) TTE
  • TEE
  • Exercise and Dobutamine Stress Echo
  • 3D imaging
  • Pericardiocentesis Procedures
  • Utilizes Definity contrast/ bubble study
  • Lower extremity Venous and Arterial
  • Carotid Ultrasound
  • Segmental Pressures
  • Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
  • Philips Epiq7, Philips iE33, GE Vivid 7, Summit Doppler, Sonosite
  • Microsoft Office, Cerner, Change healthcare CPAC, Epic PAC system, Ultraiq, Connexus, McKesson

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) American Heart Association Current

Languages

Persian
Native or Bilingual
English

Timeline

Echocardiography Supervisor

Northside Hospital Cherokee
04.2018 - Current

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Sonographer

Atlanta Heart Specialists
02.2016 - 04.2018

Cardiovascular Ultrasound Sonographer

Advance Mobile Imaging
04.2014 - 02.2016

Registered Cardiac sonographer - undefined

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Georgia State University

Associate of Applied Science -

Sanford Brown College

Fellow of American Society of Echocardiography -