Dawn Jackson

*** *** ** *** * Brooklyn NY *****

216-***-****

acfbjn@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)

July, 2008

Cuyahoga Community College

Associates Degree Polysomnography

May 2008

Shaker Heights High School, Shaker Heights, Ohio

Graduation June 2006

Experience

Registered Sleep Technologist

Univeristy Hospitals Health System

October 2010- February 2012

Perform routine and specialized testing according to guidelines of ASOA, unit and

respiratory therapy. Direct patient examination, care delivery and monitoring. (i.e. weight,

height, head circumference, BP, pH SaO2, ETCO2, respiratory rate, heart rate, parasomnia,

seizure movement). Evaluate and document sleep stage, parasomnia and cardiorespiratory.

Evaluate and monitor patients requiring CPAP, BiPAP and/or mechanical ventilation.

Communicate and document observations and interventions. Active participation in unit

operations and quality improvement process. Initiate and maintain positive relationships

with patients/customers and co-workers. Self-development and support the learning

environment. Display commitment to the mission of the hospital and its values.

Registered Sleep Technologist

American Sleep Medicine

September 2009-October 2010

Educate and train new employees. Moniter patients. Read polysomnographs. Determine

sleep stages and various sleep disruptions. Preform full eeg and body hook ups. Keep an

organized documentation of all events throughout recording.

Registered Sleep Technologist

Cleveland Clinic

July 2008-September 2009

Provide an exceptional patient care experience. Demonstrate expertise in polysomnographic

recording and scoring principles according to American Academy of Sleep Medicine

standards and CCSDC policies. Strong organizational skills, and the ability to work

independently without supervision. Perform full EEG hookups, pediatric sleep studies,

nocturnal polysomnograms, PSGs, MSLT and MWT studies. Administer oxygen. Troubleshoot

computer equipment to resolve technical difficulties. Maintain a clean and safe work

environment.

Sleep Technologist

Medbridge Healthcare

February 2008 – January 2009

Perform full and split night nocturnal polysomnograph studies. Trouble shoot equipment

errors/malfunctions. Administer CPAP/BIPAP treatment when ordered or necessary.

Administer Oxygen when circumstances comply with protocol. Full patient hook-up. Provide

patient with proper paperwork. File paperwork. Make necessary documentation of sleep

patterns and other events that were significant or abnormal. Identify sleep stages and

respiratory or other events that cause disruptions in sleep. Discharge patients. Ensure

patients are educated as to procedure that is being preformed, any possible follow-up

procedures, and how to follow-up with their physician. Cleaning, storing, maintenance of

equipment.

Student Sleep Technologist

Marymount Hospital

January 2008 - May 2008

Perform daytime polysomnograph studies. Perform multiple sleep latency tests.

Demonstrate knowledge of MWT procedure. Score polysomnographs. Trouble shoot

equipment malfunctions. Ensure patient has only necessary leads for study being done.

Educate patient on procedure they are receiving as well as necessary steps to follow up with

physician. Complete and file proper paperwork. Clean, store, maintain equipment.

Polysomnography Tech Trainee

St. Vincent Charity Hospital

September 2007 - December 2007

Perform sleep monitoring studies in accordance with department protocols and international

standards.

Assist physician with proper diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders under the direct

tutelage and supervision of a Certified Polysomnographic Technologist.

Achievements

Dean‘s List: 2004-2007

Awarded Presidential Scholarship

Volunteer Experience

Minority Achievement Committee

Youths Ending Hunger

World-Wide Bible-Based Ministry

Computer Skills

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Internet.

Experience with Alice 4/5, Neon Khoden, Somnostar Pro, Embla, and Sandman sleep

systems.

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