RENEE PERRUSO
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional in adult echocardiography with over 36 years of experience in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging. Expertise in conducting precise echocardiography assessments that enhance the accuracy of patient diagnoses. Strong background in patient care, complemented by effective communication skills that foster collaboration with medical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of excellence in all aspects of echocardiographic practice.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem
Florida Cardiac Consultants, Inc.
Sarasota, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive echocardiographic assessments to support accurate diagnoses of cardiac conditions.
- Operated advanced ultrasound equipment, ensuring optimal image quality for precise evaluations.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to develop patient-centered care plans based on sonographic findings.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient examinations and results, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Optimized exam room organization, allowing for seamless transitions between patients and procedures.
- Provided compassionate care, creating a comfortable environment for anxious or nervous patients during examinations.
Registered Cardiac Sonographer- Per Diem
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted detailed echocardiograms to facilitate accurate diagnosis and monitoring of cardiac conditions.
- Oversaw transesophageal echocardiograms in operating rooms, facilitating efficient procedure execution. Managed transesophageal echocardiogram processes to enhance patient care during operations.
- Collaborated with cardiologists to analyze diagnostic results and develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Guided junior sonographers in mastering advanced imaging techniques and implementing best practices.
- Executed operation of diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiovascular Associates of Venice and Sarasota
Venice, FL
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Executed transthoracic echocardiograms, stress echocardiograms, and dobutamine stress echocardiograms with precision.
- Establishing long-term relationships and rapport with both current and new patients to ensure office revenue and unparalleled patient care, customer service and outcome wellbeing.
- Assisted in all manners of billing, administrative protocol and patient care, follow-up and education.
- Performed echocardiograms to assess cardiac function and structure.
- Collaborated with physicians to interpret ultrasound results accurately.
- Provided mentorship to student sonographers, focusing on skill improvement and commitment to best practice standards.
Senior Cardiac Sonographer
The Heart and Vascular Center of Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
02.1996 - 07.2022
- Specialized in the disciplines of Transthoracic Echocardiograms, Transesophageal Echocardiograms, Stress Echocardiograms, Dobutamine Stress Echocardiograms and Preliminary Reporting.
- Establishing long-term relationships and rapport with both current and new patients to ensure office revenue and unparalleled patient care, customer service and outcome wellbeing.
- Assisted in all manners of billing, administrative protocol and patient care, follow-up and education.
Cardiovascular Technologist Level I/II
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
01.1991 - 02.1996
- Specialized in the disciplines of adult and pediatric echocardiograms, M-mode, 2D color flow, pulse Doppler, continuous Doppler, Transesophageal Echocardiograms as well as assisting with cardiac stress tests as prescribed.
- Establishing long-term relationships and rapport with both current and new patients to ensure office revenue and unparalleled patient care, customer service and outcome wellbeing.
- Assisted in all manners of billing, administrative protocol and patient care, follow-up and education.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Cardiopulmonary Technology
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL01.1990
Skills
- Commitment to ongoing education
- Proficient in adopting new technology
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Experience with transesophageal echocardiograms
- Patient evaluation
- Electronic medical records
- Compassionate patient interaction
- Echocardiography analysis
- Fostering interpersonal relationships
Certification
- 1994 ARDMS/Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
- Adult Echocardiography
Timeline
Registered Cardiac Sonographer - Per Diem
Florida Cardiac Consultants, Inc.
01.2025 - Current
Registered Cardiac Sonographer- Per Diem
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2024 - 01.2025
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Cardiovascular Associates of Venice and Sarasota
07.2022 - 01.2025
Senior Cardiac Sonographer
The Heart and Vascular Center of Sarasota
02.1996 - 07.2022
Cardiovascular Technologist Level I/II
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.1991 - 02.1996
Associate of Science Degree - Cardiopulmonary Technology
Santa Fe College