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Brianna August

Sacramento

Summary

Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer who specializes in pediatrics. I am adaptable, have a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. I am a specialized cardiac sonographer with a background in both inpatient and outpatient settings performing echocardiograms on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. My current and prior roles have resulted in improved diagnostic accuracy and efficiency within fast-paced healthcare environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Valley Children Hospital
Modesto
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed echocardiograms and Doppler studies on adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.
  • Collaborated with other medical staff including radiologists, cardiologists, nurses and technologists in order to provide comprehensive care to patients.
  • Operated high-tech ultrasound equipment safely and efficiently while ensuring proper sterilization techniques were followed.
  • Produced detailed written reports of examination findings with complete documentation of all relevant clinical information.
  • Ensured accuracy in measurements taken during sonographic scans.
  • Identified any abnormal findings from sonography studies.

Student Cardiac Sonographer

UC Davis health
Sacramento
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Performed echocardiograms to diagnose heart conditions
  • Set up exam rooms by selecting appropriate imaging equipment and supplies.
  • Reviewed physicians' orders prior to beginning procedure.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Maintained patient records and entered data into computer system accurately.

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Dialysis Center
Sacramento
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Perform routine treatment procedures such as insertion of fistula needles, initiation, and termination of treatments.
  • Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
  • Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
  • Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
  • Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
  • Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.

Education

Associate of Science -

Sacramento Ultrasound Institute
Sacramento, CA
10-2024

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, And Behavior

University of California, Davis
Davis, CA
06-2022

Certification

ARDMS certifications - ID 299181

  • Sonography Principles and Instrumentation - Passed Exam April 2023
  • Adult Echocardiography - Passed Exam August 2024
  • Pediatric Echocardiography - Results Pending and expected in June of 2025
  • BLS Certified - Passed December 2023

Timeline

Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer

Valley Children Hospital
10.2024 - Current

Student Cardiac Sonographer

UC Davis health
03.2024 - 10.2024

Dialysis Technician

Fresenius Dialysis Center
10.2020 - 10.2021

Associate of Science -

Sacramento Ultrasound Institute

Bachelor of Science - Neurobiology, Physiology, And Behavior

University of California, Davis

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