- Spending time with my dog and chickens
- Traveling
- Gardening, hiking, and camping
- DIY projects
- Cooking & baking
Tara Wells
Tulsa,OK
Summary
With expertise in multimodal imaging, including cardiac, vascular, ob/gyn, abdomen, and small parts, I have a wealth of experience in developing curricula, leading programs, instructing groups, and providing private tutoring, counseling, and mentoring. My commitment is to explore different instructional methods that cater to a wide range of learning styles.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sonography Laboratory Instructor - PRN
University of Oklahoma HSC
08.2023 - Current
- Cultivates a learning-focused laboratory environment dedicated to building student skills and interest in field.
Cardiovascular Sonographer - PRN
Oklahoma Heart Institute
06.2023 - Current
- Conduct transthoracic echocardiograms, carotid, aorta, upper and lower extremity arterial and venous duplex exams.
- Perform valve replacement, LVAD, and ECMO exams.
- Prepare preliminary reports and contacts referring physicians when required.
Part-time Instructor - Registered Veterinary Technician
Tulsa Community College
10.2016 - 05.2021
- Created lesson plans, taught hands-on skills, and graded assignments/exams for 60 students per semester in laboratory classes
- Tutored individuals and groups of students outside of classroom hours
- Performed quality control tests on equipment
- Conducted weekly inventory
- Developed new plans and policies and analyzed all existing policies and plans
- Communicated with sales representatives to receive demo/complementary products of supplies or simulation aids for utilization for hands-on instruction labs.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists
05.2012 - 08.2019
- Technician/assistant Manager - ER & ICU
- Managed team of 25 technicians and assistants with duties including hiring of employees, performance reviews, and training/supervision of all technician employees
- Developed new plans and policies and analyzed all existing policies and plans
- Performed weekly quality control and inventory on equipment and supplies
- Prepared and lead monthly meetings
- Organized monthly employee engagement activities and appreciation programs
- Shift Lead - ER & ICU
- Supervised and trained team during shift.
Military Police Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
06.2006 - 06.2010
- E-4 Specialist - Team Leader
- Assisted squad leader in planning, coordinating, and supervising all team’s activities
- Directed actions and movements of team’s members
- Conducted quarterly reviews of team’s members
- Received Army Achievement Medal
- Received Army Commendation Medal
- Honorable Discharge.
Education
BS - Medical Imaging & Radiation Science
Oklahoma University HSC
Tulsa, OK05.2023
AS - Pre-Medical Imaging
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2020
AAS - Veterinary Technology
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK05.2012
Skills
- ARDMS RDCS (AE)
- ARDMS RVT
- ARDMS RDMS (OB/GYN & AB)
- AHA BLS CPR Provider
Professional Societies
- Oklahoma Sonographer Society (OSS)
- Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
Community Service
- Girl Scout Volunteer teaching a large multi-age troop in the Tulsa area during meetings and campouts
- Registered Veterinary Technician Volunteer during no cost spay/neuter, vaccine, and microchip clinics
Interests
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Sonography Laboratory Instructor - PRN
University of Oklahoma HSC
08.2023 - Current
Cardiovascular Sonographer - PRN
Oklahoma Heart Institute
06.2023 - Current
Part-time Instructor - Registered Veterinary Technician
Tulsa Community College
10.2016 - 05.2021
Registered Veterinary Technician
Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists
05.2012 - 08.2019
Military Police Officer
Oklahoma Army National Guard
06.2006 - 06.2010
BS - Medical Imaging & Radiation Science
Oklahoma University HSC
AS - Pre-Medical Imaging
Tulsa Community College
AAS - Veterinary Technology
Tulsa Community College
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