Vanessa Lund
MHealth Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinics
Mound
1
Certification
23
years of professional experience
Accomplished Lead Sonographer specializing in Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound and telemedicine. Skilled in accurately capturing and interpreting diagnostic images, contributing to patient care and clinical outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in operating advanced ultrasound equipment and maintaining patient comfort and safety throughout procedures. Holds multiple certifications, including ARDMS registries in OB/GYN and Fetal Echo, Fetal Medicine Foundation and NTQR Nuchal Translucency/Nasal Bone certifications, and the Cervical Length Education and Review (CLEAR) certification, ensuring high-quality imaging standards. Proficient in EPIC and GE Healthcare Ultrasound systems and tools, including GE Logic 9, Voluson E10, and Voluson Expert 22 machines, as well as ViewPoint, Tricefy Archive and Review, and PACS.
Work History
Lead Perinatal Clinic Ultrasound Technician
6 Years 11 Months- Assist in overseeing 5 clinic sites and 23 sonographers, including creating work schedules and managing time cards.
- Audit charge capture results for all MFM ultrasounds to identify and correct missing-charge opportunities and workflows.
- Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews of sonography staff.
- Oversee Telemedicine services to provide MFM care for rural communities.
- Assist in AIUM reaccreditation.
- Review physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operate ultrasound equipment to capture and produce high-quality diagnostic images to assist in accurate diagnoses.
- Obtain essential information from patients, medical records and previous exams for clinical correlation.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to ensure optimal patient care and streamlined workflow.
- Foster strong professional relationships with reading physicians through clear communication about exam findings.
- Educate patients on procedure details, provide instructions, and answer questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Provide compassionate care during emotionally challenging situations, support patients experiencing distress or anxiety.
- Mentor sonography students, residents, fellows, and junior technicians on equipment operation and best practices for image acquisition.
- Implement quality control measures to enhance image clarity and diagnostic reliability.
- Develop training materials for new sonographers, residents and fellows, fostering continuous professional development within the team.
- Evaluate equipment functionality, coordinate maintenance and service to minimize downtime and ensure safety compliance.
Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
20 Years 8 Months- Perform a variety of technical sonography exams for prenatal diagnosis, including first trimester and nuchal translucency exams, 2nd and 3rd trimester growth and anatomy, and fetal echocardiograms.
- Demonstrate competence in key procedural areas: abdominal and transvaginal ultrasound, PUBS, shunt placement, amniocentesis/amnio-infusion, CVS, and multifetal reduction.
- Competent and efficient in operating various ultrasound equipment to achieve high-quality images, including GE Voluson E10 and GE Voluson Expert 22 machines.
- Communicate effectively with both the medical team (including nurses, doctors, genetic counselors, and scheduling staff) and potentially high-risk patients.
- Establish diagnostic and care relationships with patients and families, ensuring care is provided with respect to age-specific, cultural, ethnic or other related needs.
- Review the prenatal record and patient history.
- Record qualitative and quantitative data related to fetal examination or guided procedure, including abnormal fetal anatomy.
- Demonstrate safe work practices and appropriate use of information and accountability.
- Emotionally able to deal with the difficult medical challenges of a sick mother or fetus.
Sonographer
2 Years 9 Months- Performed general ultrasound studies including right upper quadrant exams, complete abdomens, aortas, renal/bladder exams, abdominal and transvaginal pelvic exams, sonohysterograms, follicle studies, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd trimester ob exams, thyroid and thyroid cancer follow-up exams, testicles, carotid arteries, lower-extremity venous duplex studies, Achilles tendon/musculoskeletal studies, and pediatric exams.
- Averaged 8-13 patients per day while leading departmental management, instructing students, training new employees, and serving as a resource for co-workers, radiologists, and other health care providers. Utilized LastWord, IDX Rad, and PACS. Equipment included GE Logiq 9, Siemens/Acuson XP, Aspen, and Sequoia.
Education
Associate of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology And Forensic Science
Skills
High-quality high-risk obstetric ultrasound imaging
Thorough understanding of fetal anatomy
Quality assurance
Healthcare software proficiency
Ability to lead a multi-sonographer team
Education and training expertise
Detail-oriented work
Flexibility to work at multiple sites
Advanced cardiac life support
Effective communication skills
Certification
- American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in OB/GYN & FE
- Nuchal Translucency Certification through Fetal Medicine Foundation and Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR)
- Nasal Bone Certification Nuchal Translucency Quality Review (NTQR)
- CLEAR (Cervical Length Education and Review Program) Perinatal Quality Foundation
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Lead Perinatal Clinic Ultrasound Technician
MHealth Fairview Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinics
09.2019 - CurrentRead More
Maternal Fetal Medicine Sonographer
MHealth Maternal Fetal Medicine Clinics
12.2005 - CurrentRead More
Sonographer
Park Nicollet And Methodist Hospital
03.2003 - 12.2005Read More
Hamline University
Bachelor of Arts from Anthropology And Forensic Science
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Argosy University Twin Cities
Associate of Science from Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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