Tonya Caudle
Eclectic,AL
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with 20 years of expertise in performing diagnostic tests and assisting with cardiovascular procedures. Passionate about educating and mentoring others in the use of ultrasound technology and equipment, with a strong focus on enhancing diagnostic capabilities. Known for being a meticulous, positive communicator with an observant nature, dedicated to sharing knowledge and advancing the practice of medical imaging.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Trenholm State Community College
08.2022 - Current
- Oversee clinical education and ensure compliance with Alabama Community College System and accreditation standards.
- Develop and manage clinical education schedules and secure new clinical sites.
- Teach DMS courses, including labs and clinical experiences, aligned with approved curriculum.
- Maintain accurate student records (attendance, grades, competencies).
- Collaborate on curriculum development, syllabus reviews, and textbook selection.
- Assist with employment placement and job opportunities for students.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation and certification standards.
- Participate in institutional planning and support the college’s instructional mission.
Cardiovascular Sonographer
River Region Cardiology
10.2017 - Current
- Assisted with venous ablations and other procedures guided by imagery.
- Checked patients for signs of specific vascular conditions.
- Performed wide range of related scans, duplexes and echocardiograms.
- Cross trained general/vascular sonographers to competently perform 2D echocardiograms.
General and Vascular Sonographer
Baptist Medical Center South And EAST
09.2004 - Current
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Evaluate students on clinical evaluations and competency based exams.
- Montgomery Family Residency lunch and learn program co-presenter
General Sonographer
Lexington Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Travel position with AYA Healthcare.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Upheld legal standards, HIPAA requirements and facility guidelines by obtaining written consent and securing patient information.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Worked closely with students form local colleges .
Lead Vascular Sonographer
Lake Martin Vascular Clinic
01.2007 - 10.2017
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Applied and positioned equipment to take images following set parameters.
- Assisted with venous ablations.
- Trained general registered sonographers to competently perform Vascular studies.
- Trained registered Vascular sonographers to assist in venous ablations from initial reflux study to all follow up exams.
- Performed Transcranial Doppler exams.
- 2013-2017 began extensive Musculoskeletal training.
- Performed diagnostic MSK exams including shoulder, knee, ankle, wrist and hips.
- Assisted in all types of Ultrasound guided joint injections, hydrodissection and nerve blocks.
Education
Troy University
Troy, ALCertificate of Completion -
Glenn E. Vickrey School of Ultrasound
05.2004
Associate of Arts -
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL05.2003
High School Diploma -
Elmore County High School
Eclectic, AL05.1999
Skills
- Radiologic Imaging Equipment
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Informed Consent
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Contrast Studies
- Best Practices
- Invasive Procedures
- Patient Education
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Critical Thinking
- Doppler Ultrasounds
- Stress Echocardiography
- Diagnostic Techniques
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Patient Flow
- Clinical Documentation
- Quality Improvement Activities
- Training Programs
- Clinical Imaging
- Physician Support
- Trauma Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Diagnostic Radiology
- Patient Identification
- Vascular Procedures
- General and OB/GYN studies
- Excellent Nonverbal Communication Skills
Certification
ARDMS #108482
- RDCS (AE) 2020
- RMSKS 2019
- RVT 2009
- RDMS (AB) 2004
- RDMS (OB/GYN) 2004
Personal Information
Title: Clinical Coordinator
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Trenholm State Community College
08.2022 - Current
General Sonographer
Lexington Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Cardiovascular Sonographer
River Region Cardiology
10.2017 - Current
Lead Vascular Sonographer
Lake Martin Vascular Clinic
01.2007 - 10.2017
General and Vascular Sonographer
Baptist Medical Center South And EAST
09.2004 - Current
Certificate of Completion -
Glenn E. Vickrey School of Ultrasound
Associate of Arts -
Central Alabama Community College
High School Diploma -
Elmore County High School
Troy University
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