Liliana Edwards has over 12 years of experience as a cardiovascular sonographer. She is proficient in various ultrasound machines and has expertise in echocardiograms, stress echos, and carotid and lower extremity dopplers. Edwards is committed to providing high quality care and ensuring patient comfort. She has worked in various hospitals and medical facilities in New York.
1. Liliana Edwards
105-28 65th Avenue•Forest Hills• NY 11375
Home: (718) 606-9056 Cell: (917) 859-1118
E-Mail: whitelily0818@aol.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:
Cardiovascular Sonographer with twelve years of experience conducting
diagnostic imaging procedures. Expertise in Echo Exams, Stress Echo
Exams, Carotids, and Venous and Arterial lower body dopplers.
Committed to providing high-quality services and catering to patient needs
during exams. Proficient user of HP 5500, HP 7500, Philips IE 33, GE
Vivid 7, GE VIVID I, Acuson, and Sequoia.
EXPERIENCE:
04/2009- Present Medicine from the Heart Brooklyn, NY
● Work independently in a large medical facility performing Echoes,
Carotids, and Venous and Arterial lower body Dopplers.
● Ensure efficient and optimum patient care by explaining and answering
any questions the patient may have about the ultrasound exam which will
be performed and making sure they are comfortable in every way possible.
. ● Obtain patients examination history and previous ultrasound test results
to compare and contrast differences before providing an in depth report on
current ultrasound exam.
● Report directly to the cardiologist and radiologist providing accurate
and complete sources of information and full report.
● Keep daily log and prepare examination room for all patients.
● Maintain ultrasound equipment and work area, and status of all
supplies needed for lab.
11/2008-4/2009 Promed Personnel Services Manhattan, NY
● Work Per-Diem at multiple sites throughout Manhattan performing
echocardiograms.
2. 12/2007-9/2008 North Shore Hospital Manhasset, NY
● Great ability to examine, perform and evaluate technical aspects of
complex echocardiographic scans.
● Interpret scans and provide physicians with preliminary report of all
findings.
● Train students in procedures, techniques and explain principles of
echocardiography technology.
● Communicate effectively with the patient and health care team,
recognizing the special nature of the patients needs.
10/2003-10/2007 St. Francis Hospital Roslyn, NY
● Perform clinical assessment and diagnostic sonography examinations
including Cardiac Echo, Stress Testing, 3D Echo and EF evaluations, and
Tissue Syncronization studies for optimal use of pacemaker devices.
● Recognize normal and complex congenital and pathological findings in
order to obtain adequate diagnostic data for physician interpretation.
● Use cognitive sonographic skills to identify, record, and adapt
procedures as appropriate to anatomical, pathological, and diagnostic
information and images.
● Enter reports into the digital Heart Lab System for doctors to review.
● Use independent judgement during the sonographic exam to accurately
differentiate between normal and pathologic findings.
3. ● Analyze sonograms, synthesize sonographic information and medical
history, and communicate findings to the appropriate physician with a
complete preliminary report of all findings.
● Communicate effectively with the patient and health care team,
recognizing the special nature of the patients needs.
● Respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
● Meet the emotional and physical demands of the position by performing
mandatory on call duty.
● Deeply self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge
of the field and new procedures as they evolve.
● Maintain the most current educational information on Echocardiography
including tapes, conferences, and maintaining of CE credits.
● Trained students and fellows how to perform echo exams.
EDUCATION & Graduated Institute of Allied Medical Professions on
PROFESSIONAL 11/21/2003.
TRAINING Trained for Echo and Vascular Ultrasound in Flushing Hospital.
Working towards ARDMS Certifications.
Fashion Institute, NY
Associate Degree Candidate for Fashion Buying and
Merchandising (1994)
LANGUAGES Fluent in Russian