Shauna Samson
Central,LA
Summary
Ultrasound technologist with over 8 years of clinical and inpatient hospital experience in vascular ultrasound. Advanced knowledge of vascular examinations of the Carotid arteries, Temporal arteries, the venous and arterial systems of the abdomen and upper and lower extremities with experience with echocardiograms. Excels in patient care and abilities to prioritize tasks and use critical thinking as well as train new employees.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Tech / RVS
BRG Vascular Associates Formerly Known As Vascular Specialty Center
01.2017 - Current
- Perform ultrasound imaging, including but not limited to, carotids, upper and lower arterial exams, upper venous exams to rule out DVT as well as vein mappings for bypasses or hemodialysis grafts, lower venous exams to rule out DVT or venous insuciency, arterial and venous bypass grafts, dialysis grafts, renal artery exams, mesenteric and aortic exams, as well as peripheral scans to rule out hematomas or pseudoaneurysms
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Stocked and prepared assigned room for smooth daily patient flow.
- Reviewed work schedule with ultrasound coordinator to support workload coverage and assisted with back-up coverage for unscheduled call outs.
- Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films, and chemicals.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Took patient medical history and answered preliminary questions regarding procedure.
- Performed ultrasound scans and provided direct patient care after proper confirmation of study and patient identification.
- Assisted in executing optimum quality ultrasound exams while obtaining images to support diagnosis documented by interpreting physician.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
Education
Allied Health -
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LABachelor Of Sociology - Medical Social Work
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LACertificate of Cardiovascular Ultrasound -
Southern Medical Corporation
Baton Rouge, LA01.2016
Skills
- Zonare and Mindray expertise
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Cardiac and vascular physiology awareness
- Patient coordination and scheduling
- Maintain and sterilize equipment properly
- Critical thinking
- Proficient in patient care
- Compassionate
- Organized
- Efficient
- Reliable and on-time
Certification
- Certified by Cardiovascular Credentialing international (CCI)
- RVS
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
Ultrasound Tech / RVS
BRG Vascular Associates Formerly Known As Vascular Specialty Center
01.2017 - Current
Allied Health -
Baton Rouge Community College
Bachelor Of Sociology - Medical Social Work
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Certificate of Cardiovascular Ultrasound -
Southern Medical Corporation
- Certified by Cardiovascular Credentialing international (CCI)
- RVS
- Basic Life Support Certification
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