Summer L. Cole
Halifax,Virginia
Summary
Adaptable professional with 5+ years in clinical imaging and education. Coordinated patient care across multidisciplinary teams, enhancing outcomes through effective training and compliance monitoring. Recognized for strong communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail in departmental management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Educator
Sovah Health
Danville, Virginia
01.2025 - Current
- Facilitated training for new staff on clinical procedures and policies to ensure compliance and consistency.
- Developed and maintained clinical protocols to improve service delivery efficiency.
- Coordinated patient care across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Managed clinical staff scheduling to maximize coverage and service availability.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations and standards in all departments.
- Assisted in electronic health record system implementation to increase operational efficiency.
- Communicated treatment plans and follow-ups effectively to patients.
- Organized patient education programs to promote health awareness initiatives.
Lead Ultrasound Technologist
UMass- FMC Butner
Butner, North Carolina
03.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop tailored imaging plans, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.
- Supervised ultrasound procedures, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Maintained and troubleshot ultrasound equipment, resolving technical issues promptly.
- Assisted in quality assurance programs, ensuring adherence to service delivery standards.
- Implemented best practices for patient care and procedural accuracy in imaging services.
- Educated patients on procedures, alleviating concerns and ensuring comfort during exams.
- Coordinated ultrasound exam scheduling, improving workflow and reducing patient wait times.
- Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed images in appropriate patient records.
Radiologic Technologist
UMass- FMC Butner
Butner, North Carolina
03.2023 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
South Boston, Virginia
08.2021 - 03.2023
Radiologic Technologist
Dynamic Mobile Imaging (Dispatch Health)
Roanoke, Virginia
08.2020 - 08.2021
Radiology Assistant/Rad Student Technologist
Sovah Health
Danville, Virginia
03.2019 - 08.2020
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management & Education
Southern Illinois University
01-2026
Certificate - Medical Sonography - Lambda Nu
Washburn University
08-2021
A.A.S - Radiologic Technology
Sovah School of Health Professions
08-2020
Skills
- Patient care and clinical coordination
- Scheduling management and compliance monitoring
- Staff training and development
- Quality assurance and patient safety
- Imaging procedures and technical troubleshooting
- Effective communication and informed consent
- Patient records administration and computerized charting
- Department supply management and clinical inventory control
- Unit leadership and supervision
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration and healthcare systems
- Data compilation and report generation
- Clinical documentation and instruction
- Patient flow coordination and metrics tracking
- Compliance with regulatory guidelines and protocol adherence
- Patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Certification
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), #272648, SPI, Abdomen, Obgyn, Vascular
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), #1009707, Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT)
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Sonography Clinical Coordinator/Educator
Sovah Health
01.2025 - Current
Lead Ultrasound Technologist
UMass- FMC Butner
03.2023 - Current
Radiologic Technologist
UMass- FMC Butner
03.2023 - Current
Ultrasound Technologist
Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2023
Radiologic Technologist
Dynamic Mobile Imaging (Dispatch Health)
08.2020 - 08.2021
Radiology Assistant/Rad Student Technologist
Sovah Health
03.2019 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Management & Education
Southern Illinois University
Certificate - Medical Sonography - Lambda Nu
Washburn University
A.A.S - Radiologic Technology
Sovah School of Health Professions