Alyssa Chaney
Los Angeles
Summary
Dedicated to the ever-advancing field of congenital echo with a passion for learning. Has a proven ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and to form meaningful connections with patients. Demonstrated expertise in 3-D echo by co-authoring the Practical Guide to 3-D Echocardiography for the Guerin Family Congenital Heart Program at Cedars-Sinai.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer I
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Perform echocardiograms for pediatric and adult congenital patients as well as scanning pregnant patients to perform fetal echocardiograms
- Assist in procedural imaging both in the Catheterization Lab and the Operating Room
- Perform specialized echocardiograms with image enhancing agents such as Definity, Optison, and saline bubble studies as well as participate in numerous research protocols including the Alterra Stent and Piccolo Device.
- Maintain an extensive knowledge base on the ever-advancing field of congenital echo
- Foster meaningful connections with repeat patients and their families to build a foundation of trust, especially with young pediatric patients.
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Demonstrated exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Regularly practiced multitasking, de-escalation, and problem solving. Balanced a full time work schedule with a full time college schedule
Clinical Externship for Cardiac Ultrasound
Providence St. Mary
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Gained valuable experience working while immersed in a teaching environment for echocardiography
Server
Inchins Bamboo Garden
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Practiced strong communication and multitasking skills
EKG Monitor Technician
Adventist Health Howard Memorial
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Maintained detailed records of all monitored EKG data, supporting clinical decision-making processes
- Actively participated in continuing education opportunities, staying up-to-date on industry advancements and best practices for EKG monitoring techniques
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA08-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Ontario, CA03.2023
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Mendocino College
Ukiah, CA05.2020
Skills
- Continued eagerness to learn and grow
- Possesses a high level of intrinsic self motivation
- Skilled in advanced 3D echocardiography techniques
- Adaptable to new technology and techniques
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Consistently reliable in both attendance and attitude
Accomplishments
ARDMS, PE - July 2024
CCI, RCS - August 2023
ARDMS, SPI - March 2022
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer I
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Externship for Cardiac Ultrasound
Providence St. Mary
10.2022 - 03.2023
Server
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2022 - 04.2023
Server
Inchins Bamboo Garden
09.2021 - 02.2023
EKG Monitor Technician
Adventist Health Howard Memorial
03.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Associate of Applied Science - Echocardiography
West Coast Ultrasound Institute
Associate of Science - Allied Health
Mendocino College
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