OBJECTIVE:
Acquire a position as a Sonographer to further enhance my experience and expertise in the Radiology field.
EXPERIENCE:
**/**** – 02/2010 Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX
Ultrasound Technologist (SBI-Clinical Externship)
o 640 hours externship completed at MEDVAMC, Houston and incorporated work in the General Ultrasound Department
o Performed all abdominal, thyroid, scrotum, female pelvic studies, carotids and lower extremity vascular Ultrasound.
o Prepared and assisted with ultrasound guided procedure such as Paracentesis, thoracentesis, liver, renal, and thyroid Biopsy
o Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain good images for diagnostic purposes
o Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, and maintain adequate supplies
01/2007 – 08/2009 Shands Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL
Patient Care Associate
o Informed nurses of patient status and report changes immediately
o Performed vital signs, bed baths, ambulation, patient feeding, and set ups
09/2006 – 01/2007 Brooks Rehab Hospital Jacksonville, FL
Dietary Aid
o Provided daily menu to patients and assisted in menu selection
o Followed departmental operating procedures related to recipes, menu, quality, and safe food handling guidelines
02/2003 – 01/2005 Duval County Health Department Jacksonville, FL
Nutrition Educator
o Certified clients for participation in the WIC Program
o Provided nutrition education and nutrition assessment and counseling to clients
03/2002 – 07/2002 Howe Development Center Tinley Park, IL
Mental Health Tech
o Assisted clients with developmental disability with activities of daily living
o Documented clients care plans in the medical record
10/2001 – 03/2002 Lydia Healthcare Center Robbins, IL
Diet Technician
o Interviewed and assessed all newly admitted residences and obtained food preferences
o Completed an assessment of residents’ nutritional status and requirements
EDUCATION:
08/2008– 02/2010 Sanford-Brown Institute Jacksonville, FL
Occupational Associate Degree Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CPR Certified
ARDMS- Sonography Principles and Instrumentation - 02/2010
2000 University of Ibadan Nigeria, Africa
Bachelors in Human Nutrition