Stefani Saude
Carpinteria,CA
Summary
Experienced Neurovascular Sonographer with over 17 years of expertise in performing advanced Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound studies in an accredited neurovascular lab. Adept at diagnosing cerebrovascular conditions such as stroke, vasospasm and emboli detection. Assisted in maintaining lab accreditation standards, under ICALV . Committed to high-quality patient care, teamwork and ongoing professional development. Under the direct supervision of the medical director Dr. Zauner.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurovascular Sonographer
Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2007 - Current
- Conducted various Transcranial Doppler studies with technical competence, including stroke diagnosis, emboli detection, cerebral vasospasm evaluation, and cerebral circulatory arrest assessments, cerebrovascular reactivity test, and head rotation studies.
- Performed vascular ultrasound studies, including carotid duplex, venous duplex, and lower arterial evaluations.
- Collaborated with a neurologist and a radiologist to interpret results and deliver critical diagnostics to optimize patient care.
- The first two years at Cottage Hospital, I was a traveler before I became a permanent employee.
Diagnostic Medical and Vascular Sonographer
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center
Los Angeles
08.2006 - 08.2007
- UCLA Medical Center (traveler).
- Performed ultrasound examinations of neonatal head, abdomen, pelvis, high risk OB, and extremities to evaluate vascular abnormalities.
- Conducted duplex scans to detect blockages or narrowing in the veins or arteries.
- Performed Doppler ultrasounds on the carotid artery to measure blood flow velocity.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from examinations for review by doctors.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Stanford Hospital
Palo Alto, CA
09.2005 - 06.2006
- Stanford Hospital (traveler).
- Performed abdominal, deep doppler, renal tx, pancreas tx, gynecological, and vascular ultrasound examinations utilizing two-dimensional and Doppler technologies.
- Operated ultrasound equipment to produce high quality images for diagnostic evaluation.
- Collaborated with radiologists, physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to provide quality care services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05-2002
Radiography - Comprehensive Medical Imaging
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV08-1999
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Sequoias
Visalia, CA05-1996
Skills
- Neurovascular imaging: TCD, TCDI, Carotid Duplex and cerebrovascular ultrasound
- Vascular Hemodynamics: Emboli detection, vasospasm evaluations, stroke assessment
- Lab Operations: Assist with ICAVL accreditation
- Patient Care: Education, safety and support for neurovascular patients
- Collaboration: Working with neurologist, neurosurgeons and vascular surgeons
- Technologies: PACS, Doppler system and Dolphin
- Leadership: Mentorship and training new neurovascular sonographers
Certification
- Registered Vascular technologist (RVT)-ARDMS
- Neurovascular Specialist (NVS)- Status-exam completed, results pending
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (AB,Neurosonology)-ARDMS
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (RT) -ARRT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Neurovascular Sonographer
Cottage Hospital
08.2007 - Current
Diagnostic Medical and Vascular Sonographer
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center
08.2006 - 08.2007
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Stanford Hospital
09.2005 - 06.2006
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
College of Southern Nevada
Radiography - Comprehensive Medical Imaging
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
College of Sequoias