Stacy Halvorson
FOREST LAKE,MN
Summary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with 20 years of experience in collecting various medical imaging using numerous types of sonography. Driven to quickly share findings with ordering physicians and radiologist resulting in prompt review of findings and treatment. Advanced knowledge of examinations in abdomen, small parts, vascular, OB/GYN, ultrasound guided procedures and AIUM guidelines. Compassionate, organized, critical thinker with exceptional abilities to prioritize tasks efficiently while maintaining high levels of patient care and satisfaction. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Allina Women's Health
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted in training new sonographers, sharing expertise in imaging techniques and best practices for patient care.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions, and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Optimized image quality through meticulous attention to detail and appropriate selection of transducers, settings, and display parameters.
- Increased efficiency by managing patient schedules, prioritizing urgent cases, and maintaining a clean examination environment.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols and proper equipment usage guidelines.
- Provided exceptional patient care by adapting examination techniques to accommodate patients with special needs or unique circumstances.
- Enhanced patient comfort by ensuring a thorough explanation of sonographic procedures before beginning examinations.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies and procedures, ensuring consistent standards across all team members.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Allina Health Shoreview Clinic
01.2011 - Current
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with clinic policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
St. Paul Radiology
07.2006 - 12.2010
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Fairview Health Services
09.2003 - 07.2006
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Argosy University
Eagan, MN08.2003
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Northwest Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN08.1998
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, diseases, and ultrasound procedures
- Philips Equipment expertise
- Wide knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of sonography
- Good interpersonal and communications skills
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Experience on Epic and Visage
- HIPPA compliance
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in OBGYN (RDMS) and Vascular (RVT)
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Allina Women's Health
04.2024 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Allina Health Shoreview Clinic
01.2011 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
St. Paul Radiology
07.2006 - 12.2010
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Fairview Health Services
09.2003 - 07.2006
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Argosy University
Associate of Science - Surgical Technology
Northwest Technical College
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in OBGYN (RDMS) and Vascular (RVT)
- Basic Life Support
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