Renee S. Johnson
Bellingham,Washington
Summary
I am a knowledgeable and meticulous healthcare team member with proven (30+ year) history of expertise in performing Adult and Pediatric Echocardiograms. I have worked side by side with physicians during routine and emergent procedures to diagnosis and treat a variety of cardiac issues. I am a positive team member and communicator with an observant and compassionate nature. Having been born and raised in Mount Vernon, I have a heart for the people of Skagit County and look forward to serving them with utmost care and expertise.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Echocardiographer
Peace Arch Cardiology
Bellingham, WA
10.2021 - 01.2022
- Performed routine and complex Adult Echocardiograms as a Locum in a clinical setting.
- Performed Abdominal Aortic Ultrasound exams including 2-d Imaging, Color and Doppler.
- Provided preliminary reports on exams preformed. Verbally communicated critical result findings to Cardiologist while patient still present.
- Anticipated the needs of patients and provided compassionate care while providing thorough and detailed exams.
- Communicated closely with other clinic staff.
Echocardiographer
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital
Bellingham, WA
07.1991 - 01.2022
- Performed routine and complex studies and assisted in variety of Ultrasound guided procedures (1991-2003 Echocardiography, General and OB/Gyn Ultrasound/(1993-2003) Vascular Ultrasound). Exclusively, from 2003- present, performed routine and complex Echocardiography exams, including Adult, Adult Congenital and Pediatric exams.
- Worked with physicians to perform Adult Cardiac Invasive Procedures by assisting with Echo guidance and expertise including Pericardiocentesis, Transesophageal Echocardiography, as well as, Emergent calls to the Cath Lab and Cardiac O.R. suite.
- Provided preliminary written reports for Transthoracic Adult and Pediatric Echoes and provided immediate verbal reports in the context of critical findings.
- Worked and communicated closely with Physicians, Nurses, fellow Echocardiographers and other medical staff in both clinical and hospital settings .
- Provided compassionate care and anticipated the needs of patients while providing comprehensive and detailed Echocardiograms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ultrasound
Seattle University
Seattle, WA1991
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA1987
Skills
- Critical Thinker
- Attentive to Detail
- Interpersonal Communicator
- Multi-tasker
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Compassionate
- Teambuilder
- First Aid/CPR certified
Certification
RDMS, RDCS, RVT
Timeline
Echocardiographer
Peace Arch Cardiology
10.2021 - 01.2022
Echocardiographer
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital
07.1991 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Ultrasound
Seattle University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Western Washington University