Kristin Glidewell RDCS
Gallatin,TN
Summary
Diligent, compassionate echo sonographer with over 20 years of strong leadership skills and extensive experience in adult echocardiography. Successfully led departments and ultrasound students in delivering high-quality assessments and demonstrated proficiency in advanced echocardiographic techniques, ICAEL accreditation and excellent patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Ascension St Thomas Midtown Hospital
07.2003 - Current
- Optimized image acquisition using various transducer selections appropriate for the patient''s size, body habitus, or specific condition under evaluation.
- Continuously improved technical skills through ongoing education on new technologies and industry best practices in cardiac sonography.
- Perform high level adult Transthoracic echocardiograms that include 3D, strain, LVAD, HOCM and oncology.
- Perform stress echo for coronary artery disease and valve protocols.
- Participated actively in quality assurance initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall performance of the cardiac sonography department.
- Mentored junior staff and students, fostering a supportive learning environment and promoting growth.
- Maintains the ICAEL accreditation for adult echo.
Echo/Vascular Sonographer
Centra Heart and Vascular Institute
01.2001 - 05.2003
Performed all aspects of vascular ultrasound including upper and lower venous, carotids, and upper and lower arterial exams.
Performed adult TTE, stress echo and TEE exams
Education
Adult Echo
Claude W. Smith MD School of Cardiovascular Tech.
Columbia, SC2000
Associate In Science -
Virginia Western Community College
Roanoke, VA05.1993
Skills
- Adult TTE and Stress Echocardiography (Mitraclips, HOCM, TAVR, strain, cardio-oncology
- Maintains ICAEL compliance for inpatient echo and multi-site hospital outpatient departments (TTE and Stress echo)
- Clinical research participation
- Staff training and development
- Provide oversight of the quality assurance and improvement policies
Timeline
Lead Cardiac Sonographer
Ascension St Thomas Midtown Hospital
07.2003 - Current
Echo/Vascular Sonographer
Centra Heart and Vascular Institute
01.2001 - 05.2003
Adult Echo
Claude W. Smith MD School of Cardiovascular Tech.
Associate In Science -
Virginia Western Community College
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