Alexis Burris-Paternostro

Obtaining quality cardiac imaging of both adults and children efficiently. Ability to scan patient in multiple departments including ICU, Cath Lab, Neurology , Psychiatric Unit and more .

Job Performance to include but not limited to ;

• Transthoracic Echos
• Transesophageal
• TAVR procedures
• Watchman procedures
• Stress Echoes
• EKG
• Holter
• Cath Lab / OR procedures

Ability to obtain quality Cardiac imaging on patients 0-21years of age via Echocardiogram in a timely manner of no longer than 45min. Was required to learn techniques to calm children in moments of hysteria including patients with mental instabilities including but not limited to Autism, and Downsyndrome

Ability to scan Congenital Heart defects including ;

-AV Canal

-ASDs

-VSDs

-Persistent pulmonary Hypertension

-Tetralogy of Fallot

-DTGA

-Tricuspid Atresia

-Mitral Atresia

-Truncus

-PDA

-PFO

-Bicuspid Aortic Valve

-Ebsteins Anomaly

-LVAD

-NICU

-PICU

• Developed effective communication skills while working with diverse populations of patients presenting various conditions such as neurological disorders or orthopedic issues.
• Demonstrated proper body mechanics and patient handling techniques for patient transfers and positioning.
• Educated patients on proper body mechanics, posture correction, and home exercise routines to prevent future injuries.
• Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
• Assessed treatment plans and made adjustments for maximum benefits.

• Observed patient tolerance and status during treatment to modify treatment program if necessary.
• Actively sought feedback from supervising therapists regarding clinical performance, leading to consistent professional growth and improvement.
• Collaborated with hospital departments and community agencies to deliver coordinated care.