Victoria Milne
Ottawa
Summary
Skilled diagnostic medical sonographer with extensive experience in diagnostic imaging and patient care. Skilled in utilizing state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment to produce high-quality images for accurate diagnosis in studies including abdomen, small parts, OB/GYN, upper and lower limb deep venous and carotid artery studies. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and optimal patient outcomes. Proven ability to communicate complex information clearly and work effectively in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Canadian Diagnostic Network
10.2021 - Current
- Perform abdominal, small part, OB/GYN, and upper/lower limb deep venous studies and carotid studies
- Review physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operate radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images
- Educate patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation
- Differentiate normal and abnormal sonographic anatomy and present diagnostic images to the radiologist
- Use of Phillips IU22, Phillips Epic, GE Logic E9, Samsung HERA, ECUBE 9
- Experience on PACS, Velox Imaging System
- Helped train new staff
- Helped train students completing their clinical placement
- Responsible for ordering and keeping department stocked with supplies
Program Manager for Smoking Cessation
University Health Network
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Involved in the implementation and rollout of the Smoking Cessation Program at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto
- Successfully implemented the electronic screening and referral tool in 12 ambulatory clinics that replaced the paper-based system, significantly improving screening and referral rates and streamlining system processes
- Drafted quarterly reports on clinics’ performance metrics and patient smoking history data for Cancer Care Ontario
- Maintained and updated accurate clinic and patient data using electronic databases and digital hospital systems, in line with UHN policies and processes
- Applied principles of patient confidentiality and professional ethics in the health sector
- Organized annual Smoking Cessation Community of Practice event that hosted 80 internal and external stakeholders from hospitals all over Toronto; included the planning of speakers, discussion panels, venue bookings and catering
- Involved in drafting manuscripts and writing journal publications
- Developed educational resources (pamphlets, posters, videos, eLearning) for smoking cessation
ELearning Developer /Research Coordinator
University Health Network
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Involved in the development of an online curriculum for allogeneic stem-cell transplant patients to inform decision-making, reduce complications and empower patients
- Conducted literature reviews and met with subject matter experts to fill knowledge gaps
- Translated high level concepts into plain language to improve patient accessibility and address low health literacy
- Conducted and transcribed patient interviews and performed qualitative analysis to represent the patient perspective in developing educational content, in line with the philosophy of patient-centered care
- Utilized Storyline Articulate software to develop online eLearning modules, using Instructional Design principles and Adult Learning Theory to develop modules
Education
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diploma - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Canadian National Institute of Health
08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
Queen’s University
2015
Skills
- Sound knowledge of anatomy, diseases, and ultrasound procedures
- Equipment expertise
- Wide knowledge of principles, practices and techniques of sonography
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassionate bedside manner
- Experience on PACS, Velox Information systems
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nuchal Translucency Sonographer - Fetal Medicine Foundation or NTQR.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Publications
1) L. Sampson, J. Papadakos, V. Milne, LW. Le, N. Abdelmutti, R. Milne, DP. Goldstein, L. Eng, M. Giuliani (2018). Preferences for the Provision of Smoking Cessation Education Among Cancer Patients. Journal of Cancer Education, 33(1):7-11.
2) R. A. Milne, M. T. E. Puts, J. Papadakos, L. W. Lee, V. C. Milne, A. J. Hope, P. Catton, M. E. Giuliani (2014). Predictors of High eHealth Literacy in Primary Lung Cancer Survivors. Journal of Cancer Education, 30(40):685-92.
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Canadian Diagnostic Network
10.2021 - Current
Program Manager for Smoking Cessation
University Health Network
01.2015 - 07.2017
ELearning Developer /Research Coordinator
University Health Network
01.2015 - 07.2017
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nuchal Translucency Sonographer - Fetal Medicine Foundation or NTQR.
- Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Diploma - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Canadian National Institute of Health
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics
Queen’s University
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