Dana Appley
Encinitas
Summary
Licensed RVT with expertise in diagnostic ultrasound technology and patient care. Proficient in human anatomy and physiology, with advanced skills in operating sonographic equipment and interpreting imaging results. Focused on improving patient outcomes through high-quality diagnostic services and compassionate care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ultrasound Clinical Rotation
Sonotec Imaging
Temecula
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Performed diagnostic ultrasound examinations under supervision in OB/GYN, Abdomen, Vascular specialties
- Used GE Logiq E9 and Phillips iU33 to obtain high-quality imaging for diagnostic review
- Completed preliminary scan reports detailing clinical impressions and measurements for physician interpretation
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during procedures, explaining exam processes and answering questions
- Applied proper scanning protocols and gained proficiency in Doppler and grayscale techniques
Medical Assistant
United Medical Doctors
Encinitas
03.2024 - 11.2024
- Checking schedules and organizing patient flow
- Accompanying patients to exam/procedure room; assisting patients as needed with walking, transfers, dressing, collecting specimens, preparing for exam, etc.
- Collecting patient history; performing screenings per provider guidelines; assisting providers/nurses with various procedures
- Charting; relaying instructions to patients/families; answering calls and providing pertinent information.
- Sending/receiving patient medical records; obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, referral information, etc.
- Completing forms/requisitions as needed
- Scheduling appointments; verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics; managing the charts to ensure information is completed and filed appropriately.
- Setting up instruments and equipment per department protocol
- Cleaning exam/procedure rooms, instruments and equipment between patient visits to maintain infection
- Ordering, sorting, storing supplies; restocking exam/procedure rooms
Pre- Arrival Specialist & Guest Services Associate
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
South Lake Tahoe
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Assign rooms to all reservations as they come in
- Correspond with guests in regards to villa location and other special requests
- Reply to all Vacation Planning emails/calls in a timely manner
- Complete Pre-Arrival checklist as required including reports and forecasts
- Coordinate blocked rooms for housekeeping and engineering to conduct maintenance
- Welcome and acknowledge guests and answer all questions
- Check guests in and out of the hotel
- Answer in house and outbound calls
- Input housekeeping and engineering calls into Asgard
- Proficient in PMS and Marsha systems
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Smith Chason College
San Marcos, CABachelor of science - Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management
California State University Chico
Chico, CA01.2019
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging & Doppler Techniques
- Report Generation & Data Entry
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
- Patient Care & Communication
- Time Management & Punctuality
- Safety & Infection Control Protocols
- Team Collaboration & Adaptability
- GE Logiq 9 / Logiq E9
- Philips iU33
- PACS Ultralinq
Certification
- Registered Vascular Technician (RVT), ARDMS
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation, ARDMS
- CPR/AED/First Aid, American Red Cross, 12/25
- HIPAA Certification, 12/30
References
- Fam Fayed Ghabriel, Radiologist & Ultrasound Professor, WCUI- Smith Chason, famfayed@hotmail.com, 714-804-6889
- Bahar Madani, MD. Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist, United Medical Doctors, Bahar.Madani@unitedmd.com, 585-319-7522
- Colleen Herr, NP. Gastroenterology, United Medical Doctors, Colleen.Herr@unitedmd.com, 760-310-5260
Timeline
Ultrasound Clinical Rotation
Sonotec Imaging
01.2025 - 06.2025
Medical Assistant
United Medical Doctors
03.2024 - 11.2024
Pre- Arrival Specialist & Guest Services Associate
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
01.2019 - 01.2024
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Smith Chason College
Bachelor of science - Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management
California State University Chico