Nicole R. Pickett
Perrysburg,Ohio
Summary
To obtain a position in the echocardiography field where excellent patient care and teamwork are promoted.
Lead Cardiac Sonographer at Blanchard Valley Hospital and oversee Cardiac Stress Testing and EKG Trained in the use of Phillips, Sequoia, Cypress, Vivid I and Hewlett Packard equipment. Knowledgeable in many diseases processes and congenital abnormalities. Considerate of co-workers’ and patient’s special needs. Strong communication and leadership skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Echocardiography Sonographer
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
Findlay, OH
07.2006 - Current
- Lead Cardiac Sonographer since 2010
- Independently perform an echocardiography exam including all views, color flow, Doppler, measurements, etc. on both adults and pediatrics.
- Provide preliminary interpretation
- Perform TEE exams with a cardiologist
- OR experience
- Experience with bubble studies
- Prepare, administer and chart the use of Definity
- Perform holter monitor hook-up and scanning
- Perform electrocardiograms
- Clinical preceptor for the University of Findlay Echocardiography Program
- Provide procedure education for patients
- Confirm physician orders ensuring correct test has been ordered.
- Restock lab supplies
- Superuser and trainer for equipment and PAC systems
Echocardiography Sonographer
The Toledo Hospital
Toledo, OH
06.2010 - 04.2016
- Independently perform an echocardiography exam including all views, color flow, Doppler, measurements, etc on both adult and pediatrics.
- Provide preliminary interpretation
- Perform TEE exams with a cardiologist
- Experience with bubble studies
- Perform electrocardiograms
- Charge patients for procedures
- Provide procedure education for patients
- Confirm physician orders ensuring correct test has been ordered.
- Restock lab supplies
- Contingent
Echocardiography Sonographer
Medical Modern Imaging
Toledo, OH
07.2006 - 04.2010
- Independently perform an echocardiography exam including all views, color flow, Doppler, measurements, etc.
- Provide preliminary interpretation
- Charge patients for procedures
- Provide procedure education for patients
- Confirm physician orders ensuring correct test has been ordered.
- Restock lab supplies
EKG Technician II
University Medical Center
Toledo, OH
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Perform 12 lead EKGs, holter monitor, and event-recorder hook-up in a high-volume in/out patient and emergency setting.
- Perform routing and nuclear medicine stress tests, including: set-up, paperwork, blood pressures, running equipment and preparing the stress part to be read and finalized by a physician.
- Charge patients for procedures.
- Process and deliver confirmed electrocardiograms.
- Assist and educate students, residents, and fellows.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Individualized Studies, Health Care
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2006
Associate of Health and Human Services - Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05-2006
Skills
- Trained to perform both Adult and Pediatric Echocardiography
- Lead Cardiac Sonographer
- Work well with peers, students and medical providers
- Maintain an accredited lab through ICAEL
- Strong communication skills and open to change/adapting
- Trainer for new employees
- Clinical preceptor for students
Certification
- Certified CPR
- Certified ACLS
- Dementia trained
- Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)
- Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS)
Timeline
Echocardiography Sonographer
The Toledo Hospital
06.2010 - 04.2016
Echocardiography Sonographer
Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center
07.2006 - Current
Echocardiography Sonographer
Medical Modern Imaging
07.2006 - 04.2010
EKG Technician II
University Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Individualized Studies, Health Care
University of Toledo
Associate of Health and Human Services - Cardiovascular Technology, Echocardiography
University of Toledo
Related Experience
Research, writing, and presentation experience. Computer program proficiency: Data check, Filemaker Pro, MUSE CV Systems, Charge Entry functions, Novell, C.A.R.E, Life Watch, McKesson, Kinext, Vision Holter System, Xcelera, Insight, MedTech, Power Point, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Employment
- Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, July 06- present
- The Toledo Hospital, June 2010-present
- Medical Modern Imaging, July 06-April 2010
- University of Toledo Medical Center, EKG and stress technician, 2005-2008
- Target, trainer, guest service, cashier, stock, sales floor, 2004-2005
- FedEx Shipping, unloader/loader, Toledo, OH summers of 2002 and 2003
- Worked 20 plus hours a week while a full-time student.