Lauren Farley
Glendale Heights
Summary
Determined Sonographer, eager to contribute to a healthcare team through hard work, dedication, and excellent patient care. A personable individual with an uplifting attitude and the ability to interact well with patients, families, and hospital/clinic staff. Capable of adapting easily to a change of environment and work schedules. Motivated to keep learning, growing, and excelling in the field of Sonography.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Bright Light Medical Imaging
01.2023 - Current
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
- Positioned and readjusted patients to obtain optimal scan information.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Performed diagnostic breast ultrasounds.
- Worked alongside mammogram technicians and radiologists during diagnostic breast imaging and biopsies.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Used skills to help clinicians and surgeons complete routine and invasive procedures.
- Conducted obstetric scans on patients across stages of pregnancy.
- Submitted written reports, verbal summaries, photographs and recordings to physicians to support accurate medical decision making.
Clinical Student
Katherine Shaw Bathea Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated the technical and critical thinking skills to contribute to an imaging department as an entry level sonographer
- Assisted in ultrasound-guided procedures such as biopsies, paracenteses, and operating room scanning
- Provided quality patient care to both inpatients and outpatients while performing diagnostic imaging exams such as: AB, OB/GYN, and VAS
- Assisted in setup and performance of successful procedures utilizing a sterile field while interacting with the patient and radiologist
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL05.2020
High School Diploma -
Newman Central Catholic High School
Sterling, IL05.2014
Certification
- ARDMS certified - Abdomen board completed.
- Eligible for OB/GYN, Vascular, and Breast boards
- Sonography Principles & Instrumentation
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Experienced in General Abdomen, OB/GYN, Vascular, and Breast
Timeline
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Bright Light Medical Imaging
01.2023 - Current
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Swedish Covenant Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2023
Clinical Student
Katherine Shaw Bathea Hospital
01.2019 - 09.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Diagnostic Medical Imaging Sonography
College of DuPage
High School Diploma -
Newman Central Catholic High School
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