High School Registered
Resume:
Dawn Jackson
*** *** ** *** * Brooklyn NY *****
***************@*****.***
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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