Shannon Andrews
Blairsville,GA
Summary
Cardiovascular sonographer with over ten years of experience in performing echocardiograms and vascular exams. Demonstrates efficiency and strong collaboration within medical teams. Skilled in patient preparation, critical thinking, and effective communication, ensuring accurate diagnoses and high-quality patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Piedmont Heart
Blairsville, Georgia
12.2024 - Current
- Performed echocardiograms to assess heart function and structure.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to capture precise cardiac images for diagnostic evaluation.
- Completed cardiovascular stress tests, contrast echos and bubble studies.
- Analyzed images to identify cardiac abnormalities, ensuring compliance with established diagnostic protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to interpret ultrasound findings accurately.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control standards during procedures.
- Prepared patients for ultrasound exams by explaining procedure, obtaining informed consent and positioning patient correctly.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and staff across departments to enhance patient experience and understanding of procedures.
- Provided guiding imagery for surgical procedures such as venous ablations.
- Performed studies on specific areas such as abdominal aorta studies and renal artery duplexes, carotid arteries, upper and lower extremity arterial and venous studies and venous reflux studies.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Central Kentucky Diagnostic
Stanford, KY
12.2014 - 12.2024
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Lexington Vein Institue
Lexington, Ky
07.2012 - 12.2024
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Fort Logan Hospital
Stanford, Kentucky
02.2010 - 06.2012
Education
Certificate Of Cardiovascular Sonography - Cardiovascular Sonography
Sanford–Brown
Atlanta, GA05-2007
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HI05-1999
Skills
- Echocardiography
- Carotid duplex scanning
- Arterial duplex evaluation
- Peripheral vascular studies
- 3D echocardiography
- Stress testing
- Contrast scans experience
- Abdominal aorta examinations
- Venous duplexes
- Venous insufficiency assessment
- Patient record management
- EPIC charting
- Patient preparation
- Image analysis
- Report generation
- Obtaining IV access
- Critical thinking capacity
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- CPR AED Certified
- Stress testing experience
- EPIC charting
Certification
RDCS with ARDMS since 2007
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Piedmont Heart
12.2024 - Current
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Central Kentucky Diagnostic
12.2014 - 12.2024
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Lexington Vein Institue
07.2012 - 12.2024
Cardiovascular Sonographer
Fort Logan Hospital
02.2010 - 06.2012
Certificate Of Cardiovascular Sonography - Cardiovascular Sonography
Sanford–Brown
Bachelor of Arts - Zoology
University of Hawaii At Manoa