Nicole Resendez
Chicago
Summary
Compassionate CT Technologist with 3 years of experience in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient imaging. Dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care by creating a safe, comfortable, and reassuring experience for every patient. Combines technical expertise, critical thinking, and efficiency to produce high-quality diagnostic imaging while upholding the highest standards of safety and clinical excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CT Technologist
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Operate Toshiba CT scanners to perform high-quality diagnostic imaging in accordance to physician orders and department protocols
- Perform imaging procedures for emergency department, inpatient, and outpatients
- Start and maintain peripheral IV access for contrast studies
- Assess patient for contrast contraindications, allergies, and renal function prior to contrast administration
- Safely administer intravenous and oral contrast media
- Perform cardiac CT examinations, including calcium scoring and CTA gated coronary
- Utilize TeraRecon software to perform advanced image post-processing
- Assist IR radiologists with CT-guided procedures, including biopsies, abscess drainages while maintaining sterile technique
X-Ray Technologist
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, IL
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Execute portable diagnostic radiographic imaging
- Properly position patients to obtain high-quality diagnostic images
- Efficiently work in a fast-paced clinical environment while prioritizing urgent imaging needs
- C-arm operation in orthopedic surgery cases
- Adhere to radiation safety protocols and guidelines
Education
Associate of Science - Radiography
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL06-2023
Skills
- Toshiba CT scanner operation
- Cardiac CT
- CT protocols
- Contrast administration
- Radiation Safety
- CT-guided procedures
- Image Reconstruction
- TeraRecon Advanced Image Post-Processing
- PACS and EMR
- Patient Care
- Patient Communication
Certification
- ARRT Registered Technologist in Radiography, R.T. (R)(CT)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
CT Technologist
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
09.2024 - Current
X-Ray Technologist
Endeavor Health Elmhurst Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2024
Associate of Science - Radiography
College of DuPage