Sleep Technician Resume Example Community Health System

SLEEP TECHNICIAN

Summary

Experienced in helping clinical and surgical professionals diagnose and treat chronic and acute patient concerns. Well-organized and level-headed in both routine and emergency situations. Competent in using and monitoring equipment, updating records and comforting patients during difficult times.

Skills

Sterilization techniques
Patient positioning understanding
Infection control standards
Mobility assistance
Planning and coordination
Problem resolution

Customer service
CCTV
Communications
Organization
Broad medical terminology knowledge

Experience

Sleep TechnicianCommunity Health System | Denver , CO | February 2008 - November 2008

Tracked patients during tests and surgeries with assistance of EEG, EP instruments and video recording equipment.
Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Monitored and maintained aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
Verified patient identities using prescribed protective measures to meet facility and regulatory requirements.
Collected, documented and reviewed patient medical histories and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
Obtained, inspected and distributed sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment and instruments.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
Inventoried supplies, picked necessary materials and delivered accurate items to both locations.
Aided patients with mobility and activities of daily living.

RN Case ManagerCrozer-Keystone Health System | Media , PA | June 1995 - May 2000

Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
Advocated for patients by identifying insurance coverage, communicating care preferences to practitioners and verifying interventions met patients' treatment goals.
Developed appropriate care plans for at-risk individuals and high-risk families.
Liaised between injured workers and hospital staff to organize treatment and after-care services.
Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
Coordinated with vendors and suppliers and negotiated medical equipment and supply prices.
Collaborated in consults, patient care plans development, patient monitoring and evaluations.
Developed patient care plans, including overall patient health assessments and evaluations.
Updated and maintained discharge plan of care with physician, members of healthcare team, patients, and families.
Coordinated home care, home infusion, and durable medical equipment, reducing patient wait time by 30%.
Actively participated in family and patient planning processes.
Trained, guided and mentored home healthcare providers to ensure all objectives were met.
Secured insurance authorizations to [Type] rehabilitation facilities or long-term care placement.
Arranged placement of admissions and transfers in accordance with clinical standards and guidelines.
Helped patients navigate healthcare system and care options by educating on relevant subject areas and answering questions throughout treatment process.
Participated in on-call rotations, delivering daily continuous quality care to patients.
Obtained recommendations for inpatient or outpatient level of care by discussing cases with physician advisor.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Conducted daily evaluations to address changes in patient needs, conditions and medications.
Collaborated with physicians on patient medications, medical needs and performance.
Assessed and reviewed patients for discharge and planning, including integrating services for patients requiring home care, home infusion and durable medical equipment (DME).
Collaborated with physicians during medical rounds, updated treatment plans, and provided plan of care to patients and families.

Registered NurseVibra Healthcare Inc. | Billings , MT | August 1983 - June 1995

Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
Delivered direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and identifying treatment options.
Administered palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Treated patients using pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities to address various disorders, diseases and injuries.
Designed strategies to resolve nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and propose plans to enhance quality and safety initiatives hospital-wide.
Performed blood and blood product transfusions and intravenous infusions to address patient symptoms or underlying causes.
Boosted patient outcomes by prioritizing nursing tasks and assignments and accurately reporting on each patient's status.
Coordinated with clinical staff to keep patients updated and informed on care issues, including discharge delays, equipment inaccessibility and procedure postponements.
Coordinated and managed care for patients undergoing myocardial infarction screening and anticoagulation therapies.
Prepared for HIPAA and Joint Commission reviews, making required brochures and pamphlets available to patients in all clinics.
Maintained personal and team compliance with medication administration standards and patient care best practices.
Monitored and educated nursing students and externs on proper care procedures and prioritization strategies.
Counseled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and educated on patient care options.
Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
Participated in hospital-wide initiatives and committees to improve patient care, satisfaction and safety.
Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
Assessed patients' response to treatment and suggested ways to combat side effects.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Administered colostomies and ostomies, urostomies and foley tubes accurately to provide exceptional patient care.
Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.
Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.
Trained new RN hires and ancillary staff members to meet patient service goals, champion standards of care and improve patient overall satisfaction.
Inserted and managed central, arterial and PICC lines.
Facilitated patient flow during emergency situations, directing evacuations, admissions and transfers.
Promoted healthy lifestyle choices to reduce re-emergence of painful or dangerous symptoms.
Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Cultivated working partnerships with patients and medical staff members, using feedback and clinical data to improve quality care and patient outcomes.
Delivered care to 15 patients per day, including coordinating and evaluating interdisciplinary care.
Cared for more than 30 patients each shift while delegating assignments and supervising junior team members to handle needs of 32-bed medical/surgical unit.
Assessed patient health needs by reviewing and tracking EKG readings to address telemetry readings and quickly inform teammates on stability or acuity changes.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process covering 25 to 32 high acuity patients per shift.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Set up trays, supplies and sterile fields for office procedures.
Conducted restraint audits according to organizational guidelines and generated reports for nursing leadership review and analysis.
Delivered high-quality nursing care to patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit with emphasis on orthopedics, urology and gastro-intestinal post-operative patients.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization due to complications.
Treated patients suffering from chronic and acute medical concerns, including asthma, seizure disorders and pneumonia.
Supervised [Number]-bed telemetry unit while providing direct patient care to acutely ill patients.
Conducted post-op reviews, tracked patients' vitals and monitored fluids to reach optimal care targets.
Worked with management to identify and implement initiatives to increase nursing staff retention, morale and satisfaction.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery by closely monitoring and caring for wounds, answering questions and educating about continued care strategies.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Completed and maintained personal Performance-Based Development System (PBDS) standards to show consistent clinical competency and sound judgment.
Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive patients.
Updated physicians on patient test results and assisted in developing care plans.
Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
Guided therapeutic communication, conflict resolutions and interventions by deflecting undesirable behaviors to assist patients with developing and amplifying coping skills.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Consistently assessed and evaluated patients' health needs by coordinating across medical disciplines to create, implement and modify personalized care plans.
Delivered quality care and comfort to patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolisms and end-stage renal disease.
Completed daily chart audits and assessed clinical records to verify accuracy, evaluate performance against goals and check for appropriate education of patients and families.
Boosted clinical accountability and reduced discrepancies by coordinating with other stakeholders to develop and roll out new flow sheet and forms for dialysis treatment.
Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
Advanced nursing competencies through participation in simulation exercises and practice improvement projects.
Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
Oversaw patient admission and discharge processes to coordinate efficient movements and related paperwork.
Cared for patients in recovery from medical procedures by caring for wounds, monitoring vitals and managing pain.
Monitored and managed various treatment and care interventions, including IV administration, wound and ostomy care and catheter insertion.
Met training objectives by instructing new and prospective nursing staff in clinical skills and organizational procedures.
Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Instructed patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment options and self-management to maintain continuity of care.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Improved patient outcomes and quality of care by determining and suggesting changes to processes.

Education and Training

Some College (No Degree): NursingPittsburgh Mercy Hospital School of Nursing | City, State

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School Attended

Pittsburgh Mercy Hospital School of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

Sleep Technician
RN Case Manager
Registered Nurse

Degrees

Some College (No Degree) : Nursing

Sleep Technician Resume Example

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