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Sandra Gardner

Griffith

Summary

Goal-oriented and highly motivated Certified Nursing Assistant eager to launch a fulfilling career in healthcare. Bringing a solid academic foundation, hands-on clinical training, and a strong commitment to providing compassionate care to long term care residents. Seeking an opportunity to contribute skills in resident support and healthcare assistance while continuing to learn and grow within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Private Residence
Griffith
01.2014 - 09.2023
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Sonographer/Radiologic Technologist

Oak Lawn MRI and Imaging Center
Oak Lawn
06.2004 - 01.2014
  • Adjusted patient positions to obtain best sites and angles to obtain necessary information from each scan.
  • Set machine parameters and adjusted during exams.
  • Maintained highest levels of quality, safety and patient confidentiality by following hospital and regulatory guidelines when collecting patient information and conducting imaging procedures.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing equipment between uses.
  • Kept abreast of new developments in the field of sonography.
  • Performed general ultrasound exams, small parts, breast and OB/GYN scans
  • Assisted Radiologist with special procedures

Sonographer

Illiana Surgery Center
Munster
06.1999 - 04.2003
  • Performed obstetric and gynecological sonographic exams, including abdominal, pelvic, transvaginal and endovaginal ultrasound scans.
  • Reviewed diagnostic image quality and filed diagnostic images in appropriate patient records.
  • Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and examinations.
  • Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms before and after each patient visit.
  • Participated in continuing education courses related to OB and GYN Sonography.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course

Ivy Tech Community College
Crown Point, Indiana
03-2025

On The Job Training - Medical Sonography

South Chicago Community Hospital
Chicago
05-1988

Certificate - Radiologic Technology

South Chicago Hospital School of Radiologic Tech
Chicago, IL
08-1984

Skills

  • Completed intensive training in resident care, vital signs monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADL)
  • Gained valuable hands-on experience in providing compassionate care to diverse patient populations
  • Acquired knowledge in adherence to Standard 14 as per the State of Indiana

Certification

  • Registered in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 1984- Present
  • Licensed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency 1985- Present
  • Indiana X-ray Operators License 2007- Present
  • Registered in Abdominal and OB/GYN bt the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1992- Present

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Private Residence
01.2014 - 09.2023

Sonographer/Radiologic Technologist

Oak Lawn MRI and Imaging Center
06.2004 - 01.2014

Sonographer

Illiana Surgery Center
06.1999 - 04.2003

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Course

Ivy Tech Community College

On The Job Training - Medical Sonography

South Chicago Community Hospital

Certificate - Radiologic Technology

South Chicago Hospital School of Radiologic Tech

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