SHAUNA THOMAS
Altamonte Springs,USA
Summary
Dedicated cardiovascular sonographer with strong expertise in advanced echocardiogram techniques and precepting sonography students. Proficient in using Epic and Athena systems to support efficient departmental operations, while consistently delivering high-quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiovascular Sonographer
AdventHealth MedicalGroup
Winter Park, Florida
05.2025 - Current
- Performs high-quality Echo (TTE), exams utilizing Philips Epiq ultrasound machine.
- Performs high-quality Vascular exams including Renal Artery, LEA with and w/o ABI, LEV, UEA, UEV and Carotid exams utilizing Philips Epiq ultrasound machine.
- Performs critical advanced scanning techniques for Echo exams on HOCM patients, surgical clearance for transplant, pulmonary hypertension, and LV Strain.
- Ability to perform studies with the use of Definity contrast as well as agitated saline bubble study exams.
- Utilize Epic and Ascend systems to streamline departmental operations. with the ability to carry out all applicable processes of the department.
- Proficient with inpatient and outpatient settings in a timely fashion coupled with excellent patient care and professionalism.
Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on sonography techniques and best practices. - Served as preceptor for sonography students, providing guidance and support during clinical training with AdventHealth.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
AdventHealth Winter Park
Winter Park, USA
01.2023 - Current
- Performs high-quality Echo (TTE), Transesophageal Echo (TEE), and pre/post biopsy Echo (TTE) exams utilizing Philips Epiq ultrasound machine.
- Performs high-quality Vascular exams including LEA with and w/o ABI, LEV, UEA, UEV and Carotid exams utilizing Philips Epiq ultrasound machine.
- Performs critical advanced scanning techniques for Echo exams on LVAD patients, surgical clearance for transplant, and chemotherapy patients that require 3D and LV Strain.
- Ability to perform studies with the use of Definity contrast as well as agitated saline bubble study exams.
- Utilize Epic and Ascend systems to streamline departmental operations. with the ability to carry out all applicable processes of the department.
- Proficient with inpatient and outpatient settings in a timely fashion coupled with excellent patient care and professionalism.
Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on sonography techniques and best practices. - Serves as preceptor for sonography students, providing guidance and support during clinical training with AdventHealth.
Cardiac Sonographer
Heartwell Cardiology
Winter Park, USA
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Performs Echocardiogram (TTE) exams to include LV Strain measurements on each patient utilizing GE Vivid 270 ultrasound machine.
- Streamlined workflow efficiency by utilizing Athena and StudyCast systems.
- Proficient with outpatient settings in a timely fashion coupled with excellent patient care and professionalism.
- Improved diagnostic accuracy by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on cardiac sonography techniques and best practices.
Education
A.S. - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL08-2026
Certification
- RDCS (AE)
- RVT
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Professional Summary - Languages
English, Native
Timeline
Cardiovascular Sonographer
AdventHealth MedicalGroup
05.2025 - Current
Cardiac Sonographer
Heartwell Cardiology
10.2024 - 05.2025
Cardiovascular Sonographer
AdventHealth Winter Park
01.2023 - Current
A.S. - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
AdventHealth University