Chhayakumari J. Patel
**** *. ************ ? Dallas, Texas 75212 ? 214-***-****?
*********@*****.***
EDUCATION
Texas A&M University - College Station, TX 2007
Bachelor of Science in Health
Community Health Option with emphasis in Science
Sanford Brown Institute - Dallas, TX 2010-2011
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Matlock OBGYN
. OBGYN scanning for 1st, 2nd,3rd trimester
. Anatomy, BPD, Biophysical, and gynecological exams
Medical City of Arlington
Presbyterian at Rockwall
. Performed clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations.
. Uses cognitive skills to identify, record, and adapt procedures as
appropriate to anatomical, pathological, diagnostic information and
images.
. Made independent judgment during the sonographic exam to accurately
differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
. Analyses of sonograms, synthesizes sonographic information and medical
history, and communicates findings to the appropriate physician.
. Responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of
patients while they are in the sonographer's care.
. Assisted with the daily operations of the sonographic laboratory.
. Maintained a daily log of patients seen / completes exam billing
forms.
. Maintained ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintains adequate
supplies.
. Participated in the maintenance of laboratory accreditation.
. Performed other work-related duties as assigned.
. Performs all requested sonographic examinations as ordered by the
attending physician. Such as scanning breast, testis, abdomen,
carotids, LEV, renal, trans-vaginal exams
. Assisting set up and procedure of biopsy, FNA.
. Coordinated with other staff to assure appropriate patient care is
provided.
. Addressed problems of patient care as they arise and makes decisions
to appropriately resolve the problems.
. Reported equipment failures to the appropriate supervisor or staff
member.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Planned Parenthood (Surgical Center) - Dallas, TX 2008
FPA/ Patient Advocate/Counseling
. patient education
. assisting medical/ surgical producers
. lab work (vital signs, draw blood, lab test)
. set up appointments, screen calls
Intern at Methodist Medical - Dallas, TX 2007
Summer Volunteer Coordinator
. coordinated summer events
. trained volunteers
. evaluated emergency room
. managed the volunteer program
Diabetes Educator
. assisted diabetes educator with patient education
. prepared information for patients before each session
. evaluated the sessions
Senior Access Volunteer
. assisted with book sale, health fairs, health seminars
. assisted with activities
Brazos Valley Rehabilitation - Bryan, TX 2005
Student Volunteer
. assisted occupational therapist with patients
. managed equipment
HOSTS Fannin Elementary - Bryan, TX 2003
Student Volunteer
. mentored children and assisted with reading/ math skills
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - Bryan, TX 2003
. provided care to patients
. performed assessments and monitored patient
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Student Health Service TAMU - College Station, TX 2005
Student Worker
Supervisor - Russell Klinkenberg
. created medical records and filed folders
. trained new employees
Apex Motel - Dallas, TX 2004
Assistant Manager
Supervisor - Jay Patel
. managed employees
. performed monetary transactions
. performed housekeeping duties
. Key holder
CERTIFICATION
. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) American Heart Association
. First Aid National Safety Council
. Occupational Safety Health Administration 1910- 030 Bloodborne
Pathogens (BBP)
. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
SKILLS
. PC Software programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Publisher, Outlook, FrontPage)
. fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, and English