Nora Abushaqra
Orland Park,IL
Summary
Compassionate Cardiac Sonographer, recognized for high productivity levels and efficient completion of diagnostic tasks. Patient- focused with background in urgent and high patient volume settings. Skilled in echocardiography, transesophageal, and patient data analysis. Excel in communication, empathy, and critical thinking to provide exceptional patient care and support team objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Sonographer III
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Performed transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms.
- Assisted physicians in performing stress echocardiograms, bubble studies, contrast studies, tissue Doppler imaging, three-dimensional imaging and other advanced techniques.
- Participated in continuing education activities related to echo technology advances and changes in clinical practice guidelines.
- Maintained high quality images of cardiac anatomy by adjusting instrument settings as needed.
Cardiac Sonographer
Lumen Cardiovascular Specialists
Oak Brook, IL
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Explained procedures to patients, answered questions, and provided reassurance during exams.
- Evaluated the anatomy of cardiac structures, chambers, valves, great vessels and pericardium.
- Ensured that patient privacy was maintained at all times according HIPAA guidelines.
- Set up exam rooms by selecting appropriate imaging equipment and supplies.
- Conducted stress echo testing using treadmill protocols.
- Compared measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to evaluate conditions and identify abnormalities.
- Performed ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions and vascular problems.
Education
Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography - Cardiovascular Sonography
Midwestern Career College
Chicago, IL11-2019
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL09-2017
Skills
- Report Generation
- Medical terminology understanding
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Patient preparation
- Medical Charting
- Protocol development
- Excellent Communication
- Quality Control
- Communication abilities
Certification
- ARDMS (RDCS)
- CPR
Timeline
Cardiac Sonographer III
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
10.2023 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Lumen Cardiovascular Specialists
01.2022 - 07.2023
Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Sonography - Cardiovascular Sonography
Midwestern Career College
Associate of Applied Science -
Moraine Valley Community College
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