1. Nermina Selman nericaselman@yahoo.com
1846 Gregory Street || San Diego, CA 92102 (619)-767- 8468
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Self-motivated and goal-oriented Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer who possesses strong medical knowledge as well
as technical and patient care skills to react decisively in healthcare situations. Experienced in noninvasive vascular
diagnostic procedures, including: duplex scanning & color flow imaging of carotid arteries; upper & lower extremity
veins & arteries; abdominal arteries, arterial & venous continuous wave Doppler; segmental pressure measurement,
vein mapping LE & UE, arterial grafts, AV-fistula, dialysis graft, AAA, pseudo aneurysms, varicose vein, arterial &
venous plethysmography, cold sensitivity testing, and thoracic outlet syndrome testing. Deeply self-motivated to
increase the level of understanding and knowledge of field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve.
• Proven ability to work independently without supervision within established guidelines and standards.
• Coordinate and work well with management, peers, physicians, patients, and people at all levels.
• Registered healthcare professional providing the highest level of patient care and customer service to patients.
• Self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge in the field of diagnostic ultrasound.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dr. Pouya Afshar, MD, Internal Medicine San Diego, CA
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer – Vein Office May 2014 – Present
• Provided leadership while taking care of a daily log of patients and completing exam billing paperwork.
• Assist in clinical assessments and perform non-invasive vascular exams. Concentrate on low limits venous
insufficiency (reflux) and perforator exam, including post procedure examination of the GSV and LSV.
• Provide assistance to physician in performing Mechanical Occlusion and Chemical Ablation procedure.
• Select equipment settings and directs patients to move into positions that provide the best exam view.
Dr. Darush Mohyi MD – La Jolla Cosmetic Vein Clinic La Jolla, CA
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer August 2014 – March 2016
• Regularly assigned, instructed, and checked the work of others. Under general direction, performed admin
duties for coordination of a vascular laboratory, such as: reviewing lab records and patient charge
documents for accuracy/completeness. Maintained productivity records and coordinated clinical activities.
• Participated in establishing the Vein Clinic. Received and arranged patients for examination by surveying
order and case history, evaluating the techniques for testing, and disclosing the methodology to the patient.
• Concentrated on lower extremities venous insufficiency (reflux) and perforator exam, including: post
conclusion investigation of the GSV and LSV. Maintained a daily log of patients and completed exam.
• Assisted the physician in performing: Endovenous Laser Ablation, Mechanical Occlusion Chemical
Ablation, Phlebectomy, Surface Sclerotherapy, and Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy.
Diagnostic Laboratories & Radiology San Diego, CA
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer November 2013 – November 2014
• Offered portable diagnostic service to facilities, like skilled nursing facilities, healthcare facilities,
physicians, and correctional institutions. Performed vascular and small parts of abdominal studies.
• Experienced in performing all diagnostic procedures for those needing assistance of a Sonographer.
• Operated complex equipment used to collect reflected echoes, which formed images that are videotaped,
transmitted, or photographed for interpretation and diagnosis of medical conditions by a physician.
BH Heart Center Tuzla – Dr. Emir Kabil/MD, Prof, SCI Bosnia & Herzegovina, Europe

2. Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer May 2013 – September 2013
• Taught and trained Diagnostic Vascular Sonographers to apply American protocol and criteria on
various vascular studies. Colored flow imaging of carotid arteries, arterial and venous upper, lower
extremity study, varicose vein study, AAA, renal study, as well as vein mapping of UE, LE, and AV-fistula.
• Deeply experienced in performing venous and arterial imaging of the upper and lower extremities.
San Diego Vascular Center Escondido, CA
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer May 2011 – April 2013
• Performed various vascular studies ordered by Dr. Bulkin. Dr. Anatoly Bulkin/MD, CWS, RVT, FACS, FICS
– arterial and venous extremity, color flow imaging of carotid arteries, as well as arterial and venous graft.
• Focused on low extremity varicose vein study (reflux) and post closure study of the GSV and LSV.
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer June 2006 – December 2010
• Coordinated work schedule with Departmental Director and scheduling desk to assure workload coverage.
• Performed assessments and diagnostic sonography examinations using Acuson Antares and GE Logiq 700,
and Parks Flow lab equipment. Used independent judgment between normal and pathologic findings.
• Analyzed sonograms, synthesized sonographic information and medical history, as well as communicated
findings to the appropriate physician. Maintained a daily log of patients seen. Completed exam billing forms.
Cardiovascular Institute of San Diego Chula Vista, CA
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer August 2007 – September 2008
• Reviewed requisitions and case histories, assessed testing methods, and explained procedures to patients.
• Performed vascular diagnostic examinations including Duplex scans and color flow imaging of carotid,
lower extremity arteries and veins, vain mapping, aorta and iliac studies, and imaging of dialysis graft.
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, CA
Diagnostic Vascular Sonographer September 2007 – September 2008
• Was responsible for identifying and evaluating abdominal vessels with spectral and color Doppler.
• Evaluated and investigated both patency and blood flow in the peripheral and hem dialysis grafts.
• Maintained a log of patients seen. Focused on arterial duplex scanning, vain mapping, and
incompetence studies. Performed PVR, segmental pressure, carotids, and venous duplex examinations.
EDUCATION
Cardiovascular Technology at Grossmont College El Cajon, CA
CERTIFICATION
American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers ARDMS (RVT), BSL CPR Certified
SONOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT
ACUSON Antares, TERASON t3200-MacBook Pro, GE VOLUSON 700, GE LOGIQ 9 ANS 7,
PHILLIPS IU22, SonoSite MicroMaxx, Sono Site TITAN, PROSOUND C3CV-HITACHI ALOKA,
SIEMENS X-300, ATL, PARKS FLOW LAB
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Serbian-Croatian-Bosnian