Yachira M. Rivera Cruz
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer experienced in OB ultrasound and patient care. Delivered diagnostic-quality imaging through effective transabdominal and transvaginal techniques, ensuring optimal patient positioning and precise equipment operation. Committed to patient-centered care and continuous professional development while maintaining accurate documentation and supporting clinical workflows.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ultrasound Technologist & Medical Assistant
Virginia Women's Wellness
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2025 - Current
- Conduct limited OB ultrasound examinations utilizing transabdominal and transvaginal.
- Obtain and optimize images through appropriate patient positioning and adjustment of gain, depth, focus, and Doppler settings.
- Perform and document routine ultrasound measurements, including mean sac diameter (MSD), biparietal diameter (BPD), and femur length (FL), according to established protocols.
- Prepare patients and deliver education and support during ultrasound examinations and clinical visits to enhance patient experience.
- Document ultrasound findings accurately to streamline workflow in a fast-paced outpatient clinical environment.
- Supported clinical procedures and managed patient-care tasks within the healthcare team.
Clinical rotation
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Breast Imaging Center
Hato Rey, PR
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared ultrasound rooms, facilitated patient workflow, and supported sonographers to enhance examination efficiency.
- Observed breast ultrasound examinations and engaged in supervised scanning to gain practical experience.
- Prepared patients, completed medical records, and maintained room cleanliness to promote a safe and efficient environment.
Clinical rotation
Hospital Ryder General Ultrasound
Humacao, PR
09.2023
- Enhanced understanding of general ultrasound practices through observation in a clinical setting.
- Supported sonographer by preparing patients, organizing examination rooms, and managing documentation processes.
- Performed limited scanning under supervision and observed examinations across multiple areas of general ultrasound.
Education
Associate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Columbia Central University
Caguas, PRSkills
- OB/GYN Ultrasound
- Transabdominal & Transvaginal Imaging
- Ultrasound Image Optimization
- MSD, BPD & FL Measurements
- Color doppler imaging
- Abdominal Ultrasound (clinical rotation)
- Breast Ultrasound (clinical rotation)
- Ultrasound Equipment Operation
- Patient Positioning & Preparation
- Patient Education & Communication
- Time management
- Patient confidentiality
- Superficial structures imaging
Certification
ARDMS OB/GYN (RDMS), 2026, CPR Certified
Languages
- Spanish (fluent)
- English (fluent)
Timeline
Ultrasound Technologist & Medical Assistant
Virginia Women's Wellness
02.2025 - Current
Clinical rotation
Hospital Ryder General Ultrasound
09.2023
Clinical rotation
Hospital Auxilio Mutuo Breast Imaging Center
01.2023 - 08.2023
Associate - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Columbia Central University