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Nickie Ho

Houston,TX

Summary

Skilled ultrasound student with experience in a wide range of exams including abdomen, vascular, OBGYN, and small parts. Performed quality exams in numerous environments such as outpatient, inpatient, on portables and in OR settings. Dedicated to maintaining patients trust and comfort while obeying safety protocols and HIPAA guidelines. Accomplished Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with two years of experience working directly with patients to take sonogram images. Expert at using high-tech imaging equipment to gather medical information with Doppler and contrast-enhanced sonograms. Gentle and caring when working with all patients to minimize discomfort and anxiety.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

UTMB Health
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assist clinicians with patient care as needed.
  • Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
  • Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Texas Children Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Contributed to accurate diagnoses by conducting thorough ultrasound examinations and following established protocols.
  • Used highly skilled techniques to produce optimal images to assist in the diagnosis of the patient.
  • Fostered strong relationships with patients by actively listening to concerns and addressing questions related to their condition or procedure.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Women's Pavilion
10.2023 - 12.2023

Had seen many pelvic pathologies.


Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Methodist's Vascular
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Improved in vascular scanning, learned and recognized pathologies.
  • Had done ABI machine.
  • Work with EG equipment, selecting appropriate settings and documenting all findings.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Methodist Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Enhanced patient education by creating informative materials explaining various diagnostic medical sonography procedures and their purposes.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Had done and observed thoracentesis and paracentesis procedure.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Optimized equipment performance by performing routine maintenance checks, calibrations, and adjustments as needed.
  • Enhanced patient education by creating informative materials explaining various diagnostic medical sonography procedures and their purposes.
  • Contributed to accurate diagnoses by conducting thorough ultrasound examinations and following established protocols.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Texas Children Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Optimized equipment performance by performing routine maintenance checks, calibrations, and adjustments as needed.
  • Enhanced patient education by creating informative materials explaining various diagnostic medical sonography procedures and their purposes.
  • Increased diagnostic accuracy through meticulous attention to detail while scanning patients and observing technologists.
  • Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
  • Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, TX
08.2024

Associate of Science - Science

Lone Star College System
Spring, TX
2021

Skills

  • Advanced anatomy knowledge
  • Ultrasound physics
  • Proper sterilization techniques
  • Flexible
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient Safety
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Affiliations

  • Certified SPI: 07/2023
  • ARDMS ABD and RVT: Expected by May, 2024

Certification

  • Certified SPI: 07/2023
  • ARDMS ABDOMEN: 05/2024
  • ARDMS RVT: expected by end of May 2024.

Languages

English
Professional
Vietnamese
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

UTMB Health
03.2024 - 05.2024

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Texas Children Hospital
01.2024 - 03.2024

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Women's Pavilion
10.2023 - 12.2023

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Methodist's Vascular
08.2023 - 10.2023

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Methodist Medical Center
05.2023 - 08.2023

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Md Anderson Medical Cancer Center
03.2023 - 04.2023

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Student

Texas Children Hospital
01.2023 - 03.2023

Bachelor of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Associate of Science - Science

Lone Star College System
Nickie Ho