Lauren Dube
Bowmanville,ON
Summary
Empathetic, self-motivated Sonographer known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Proven excellence in communication, mentorship, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient comfort and accurate diagnostic results. Strong desire to ignite passion and bring out the best in others within a management role through effective team building strategies.
"Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others - Jack Welch."
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sonographer/Mentor/Educational Co-oridnator
Oshawa Clinic Group
Whitby, Ontario
10.2016 - Current
- Sonography Educational Rounds Co-ordinator, use of research materials to create PowerPoint presentations on 3D Transvaginal Imaging, Bowel Ultrasound and ORADS, personally presented to sonographers virtually across all three sites (June 2024), and obtained 5-star reviews from all surveyed attendees despite navigating technical difficulties
- 2nd educational rounds seminar on ORADS to be hosted in October
- Clinical Instructor to two Sonography students, facilitating growth and development of students' machine knobology, pathology identification, taking of appropriate patient history, and overseeing completion of required clinical competencies for registration; one student was hired full-time and has become an excellent addition to DI
- Onboarding of two new hires, helping to familiarize them with Radiant and Inteleviewer, Diagnostic Imaging Policies and Procedures, and providing ongoing support as needed; these sonographers have stayed with the organization and are valuable members of the DI team.
- Peer-elected member of the Employee Relations Committee (2023/2024 year)
- Radiologist endorsed proficiency in the following ultrasound scans: abdomen, male and female pelvic, including transvaginal and 3D, obstetrics (1st. 2nd, and 3rd trimester including enhanced first trimester screening and biophysical profile), hernia, thyroid, soft tissue, knee, shoulder, carotid artery doppler, venous leg doppler, scrotal, and breast
Education
Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography -
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON12-2015
Bachelor of Science - Honours Major in Biology, Minor in Cell Biology
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06-2013
Leadership Development Series Certificate Program -
Durham College
Oshawa, ONSkills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Compassionate patient care
- Training and education
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Proactive Self-Starter
- Multitasking and Organization
Certification
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS - Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and Breast Specialty) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer (CRGS) - Sonography Canada
- Medical Radiation Technologist Ultrasound (MRT-US) - College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
Goals
- Improve departmental transparency at quarterly meetings to create buy-in of the common goal
- Create a continuous feedback process through regular one-on-ones and the potential for anonymous feedback (suggestion box)
- Prioritize peer-to-peer learning to diversify departmental knowledge and improve succession planning
- Formulate department quality assurance metrics through the use of gap analysis (comparison of radiologist feedback to technologist self assessment to identify, "blind spots")
- Focus on hiring individuals who will contribute positively to the existing team environment
- Encourage proper ergonomics within the department to enhance staff health and retention
- Increase, "pool," of potential new hires by taking on students and recruiting at local colleges
Accomplishments
- Educational content creator
- Best Thesis in the Field of Cell Biology - Western University (2013)
- Queen Elizabeth Aiming for the Top Scholarship (2008-2011)
- Principal's Entrance Scholarship Brescia University College (2008 and 2009)
- Proven track record of excellence, 4.0 GPA throughout college and university career, four-time employee of the month and recipient of innumberable 5-star patient reviews.
Timeline
Sonographer/Mentor/Educational Co-oridnator
Oshawa Clinic Group
10.2016 - Current
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS - Abdomen, OB/Gyn, and Breast Specialty) – American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Canadian Registered Generalist Sonographer (CRGS) - Sonography Canada
- Medical Radiation Technologist Ultrasound (MRT-US) - College of Medical Radiation and Imaging Technologists of Ontario
Diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography -
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Science - Honours Major in Biology, Minor in Cell Biology
University of Western Ontario
Leadership Development Series Certificate Program -
Durham College
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