Cathy Kahler
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Knowledgeable, reliable, detail orientated, compassionate, and highly motivated Registered Vascular Technologist with extensive experience at Sentara Healthcare. Possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication and customer service skills, and a desire to be part of a team that provides high quality patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Peripheral Vascular Technologist
Sentara Healthcare
05.2011 - Current
- Achieved competencies in over 25 vascular ultrasound exams.
- Trained to work at 9 different sites throughout the vascular service line, including inpatient and outpatient settings, with the ability to transition with ease.
- Provide efficient patient care through obtaining and providing accurate documentation of medical histories and test results in electronic medical records system.
- Ensure accurate diagnosis by effectively differentiating between normal anatomy, pathology, and artifact during examinations.
- Develop comprehensive reports for each examination conducted, outlining key findings to assist physicians in making informed decisions regarding treatment plans.
- Collaborate with physicians for optimal patient care.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through compassionate interactions with diverse patient populations.
- Support a positive work atmosphere as a liaison between management and staff as an elected member of the PVL council.
- Assist in training new technologists on department protocols and procedures as a senior technologist.
- Streamlined workflow by assisting in scheduling patients and managing daily schedules, occasionally filling in for team leaders when they were out.
- Ongoing education through monthly professional development activities, including conferences and workshops.
- Presented patient case studies for correlation and quality improvement (QI) conferences and case presentations for the SMG vascular division meetings.
- Received multiple WOW! awards and positive feedback cards from patients and coworkers.
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Norfolk Christian Schools
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Assessed student progress regularly using various methods in 3 different math levels, providing timely feedback for improvement and growth.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learners, ensuring all students reached their full potential.
- Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions and one-on-one tutoring sessions.
- Improved student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lessons.
- Organized engaging field trips to supplement classroom instruction and enhance learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, contributing to a supportive learning environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology Program
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Chesapeake, VA05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-1998
Undergraduate 2 Years
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg, VASkills
- Performs non-invasive vascular testing procedures and writes preliminary interpretations
- Arterial exams including physiologic upper/lower extremity, ABI, upper/lower extremity duplex, carotid
- Venous exams including upper/lower extremity DVT, venous insufficiency, and upper/lower extremity vein mapping
- Abdominal exams including mesenteric, portal, renal, endograft, renal transplants, aorta aneurysm, aorto-iliac, and IVC
- Advanced exams including TCD, temporal, dialysis access, dialysis vein map, steal study, groin, bypass grafts, radial artery/Allen's test
- Proficient in EPIC, Medstreaming, Sharepoint
- Effective communication with patients and physicians to ensure quality patient care
- Attention to detail in every step of patient care
- Mentor to new technologists
Certification
- Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) since 2011
- BLS for Healthcare Providers ongoing
Timeline
Senior Peripheral Vascular Technologist
Sentara Healthcare
05.2011 - Current
6th Grade Math and Science Teacher
Norfolk Christian Schools
08.2001 - 06.2006
Associate of Science - Cardiovascular Technology Program
Sentara College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Old Dominion University
Undergraduate 2 Years
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
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