Valentina Davila
Miami,FL
Summary
Ultrasound Technologist with a background experience at Larkin Community Hospital, specializing in diagnostic imaging and patient safety. Proven ability to deliver precise data for accurate medical diagnoses, with a strong focus on abdominal, vascular and echocardiogram sonography. Recognized for maintaining high standards of care through professionalism and critical thinking, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes. Dedicated to further advancing expertise in ultrasound technology to contribute effectively to healthcare teams.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist
Larkin Community Hospital
Miami, FL
03.2024 - Current
- Provided oral, written and evidentiary summaries of scans to help physicians make accurate medical diagnoses.
- Reviewed patient history prior to performing ultrasounds.
- Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during each procedure.
- Prepared examination rooms for incoming patients by ensuring all necessary supplies were available.
- Provided support and comfort to patients throughout the duration of their exam.
- Assisted physicians with interventional procedures such as biopsies and aspirations.
- Follow specific ultrasound procedures, including abdominal, vascular, and echocardiography. Concentrating on various bodily parts in accordance with medical advice.
- Ensured cleanliness of all probes, including transvaginal, rectal, and TEE probes before each sonographic procedure.
- Ensured cleanliness of medical probes post-procedures and maintained logs.
- Utilized PACS for seamless image transfer to radiologists.
Internship Student
Larkin Community Hospital
South Miami, FL
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Accumulated 652 hands-on hours in performing abdominal, gynecology, and vascular scans.
- Took care of laundry responsibilities, stocked up towels, and refill gel bottles.
- Prepared and organized patient documentation prior to examinations.
- Conducted patient care activities, including thorough pre-study explanations.
- Maintained cleanliness of probes by disinfecting them pre- and post-study also making sure to document in log sheet.
Education
Associate of science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southeastern College
Miami Lakes, FLSkills
- Records management
- Diagnostic imaging
- Color doppler imaging
- Pulsed wave imaging
- Abdominal sonography
- Vascular sonography
- Patient safety
- PACS systems
- Critical thinking
- Echocardiography
- Professionalism and ethics
- Infection control practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certification
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, 297568, Active
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
Credentials
ARDMS (AB)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist
Larkin Community Hospital
03.2024 - Current
Internship Student
Larkin Community Hospital
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, 297568, Active
- BLS Certification, American Heart Association
Associate of science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Southeastern College
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