Contact Info
Diane Elayne D'Andrea E ***********@*****.***
*** ****** ***** * 203-***-****
Hamden, Connecticut 06518
US
Objective To attain employment, preferably full time, in a hospital or private physician's
office that is closer to my home and utilize my education and t raining to provide quality
health-care.
Dates Employed Job Title Company
1/2009 - Present Medical Sonographer St. Vincent’s Medical
Center
Bridgeport/CT
Experience: Working in the Woman’s Imaging Center.
Diagnostic scans, Bilateral breast screenings, Correlating mammo x-rays
o for follow- up ultrasound scans.
Breast locs, FNA cyst aspirations, Core biopsies with Suros machine
Presenting cases to physicians and Interns. Keeping a sterile
environment and medical supplies well stocked. Currently rotating
through General Ultrasound department. Working on PACS and Image
cast computer systems. Machines: Phillips 5000, I U -22.
7/2008 - 11/2008 (Travel Assignment)
Medical Sonographer Veterans
Administrati
on
Hospital
West Haven/CT
Experience: Scanning patient’s abdomens, renal bladder, lower
extremity, scrotum, pelvic, transvaginal, carotids, thyroid,
musculoskeletal and AAA screenings. Marking for paracentesis and
thoracentesis. Assisting with thyroid biopsies.
Operating the HDI 5000, IU-22 scanning machines. Working on the
computer system ConVista and Pac’s. Registering patients, checking
their medical history and assessing their symptoms.
Presenting cases to the Radiologists and Interns. Keeping rooms well
stocked and sterile.
10/2007 - 6/2008 Medical Sonographer Hartford
Hospital
Hartford/Connecticut
Experience: Diagnostic Imaging of the Abdomen, Small Parts,
Vascular and Obstetrics and Gynocology.
Assisting Doctors and PA's with Interventional procedures such as...
Breast, Liver, and Kidney Biopsies. Assisting in Fluid drainage for
Lungs, Abdomen and Gallbladder. Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA) of
the Thyroid and Liver.
Screening and consulting with patients before and after exam. .
Working on the computer system "PACs." Presenting cases to the
physicians and keeping my work area sterile and well stocked.
9/2004 - 5/2007 Ultrasound Student Connecticut
Hospitals
Greater New Haven
Area/Connecticut
I have experienced 7 clinical rotations in Connecticut Hospitals as an
intern. I have logged in 1,682 clinical hours. The Ultrasound equipment
that I have used are the Phillips HDI 5000, Phillips IU22,
and the Acuson Sequoia 512.
6/1980 - 9/1990 Service Representative S N E T CO
New Haven &
Bridgeport/Connecticut
Establishing new telephone service, scheduling repairs, promoting
phone sales, ordering and updating amenities. reviewed billed accounts,
scheduling appointments.
Worked in collections and investigative services.
Very heavy phone contact.
Education
Dates Attended School Degree Location
Gateway College Certification North Haven -
9/2004 - 5/2007 Radiology Program
Connecticut - US
Allied Health DMS
Gateway College Associate Degree North Haven -
9/2000 - 5/2002 Radiology Program
Connecticut - US
Allied Health DMS
Certification
Professional Career
9/1996 - 3/1999 Atlanta - GA - US
Institute
Affiliation
Dates Affiliated Organization Role
9/1998 - 6/2000 Catholic Youth Organization CYO Advisor - 2 year term
9/1996 - 6/1998 Juvenile Diabetes Research Council Board - 2 year term
Foundation
9/1993 - 6/1998 St. Joan of Arc Church Council Board - 3 year term
Skills
Skill Name Skill Level Last Used/Experience
Computer skills Intermediate Currently used / 15 years
Excellent Interpersonal skills Expert Currently used / 25 years
Team Leader, Avid fund raiser, Licensed in CPR Intermediate 2 years ago / 15 years
Additional Info
Intern Experiences:
Scanned:
Abdomen, Pelvis, High Risk Obstetrics, Transvaginal,
Breast, Carotid Arteries, Lower Vein Extremity, Thyroid, Scrotum,
Assisted:
Sterile set ups for procedures such as...Paracentesis, Thoracentesis, Amniocentesis, Liver Biopsy,
Thyroid Biopsy, and Breast Biopsy
Observed:
Neonatal head, Pediatric Hip, Pyloric Stenosis, Transcranial Doppler,
Arterial Doppler Studies, Vein Mapping, and Reflux Venous Studies.