Medical Manager
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM VITAE
MARNITA A. EDWARDS
****-* ********* **. ♦ Hampton, VA 23666 ♦ 757-***-****, 757-***-****
Email Address: **************@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Dedicated and patient-focused healthcare professional with proven strengths in sleep medicine, respiratory disorders, research and related education.
-Exceptional capacity to multi-task: manage numerous, often competing priorities with ease and foster the provision of superior patient care.
-Administrative and referral experience including admissions, assessment, treatment, referral, and education for a wide range of patients.
-Widely recognized as an excellent care provider and patient advocate.
-Demonstrated ability to forge, lead, and motivate outstanding healthcare teams that provide top-quality patient care.
-Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; superior accuracy in patient history, charting, and other documentation.
Certifications and Proficiencies
Certifications: Board of Polysomnographic Registered Technologists.
Proficiencies: eCare Medical Records Systems and E.P.I.C. storage, Cadence,
Basic Life Support, Critical Incident Stress Management, business and statistical software, Sandman Sleep Solutions and operating systems such as Microsoft XP, Vista, Office, NT.
Education:
Walden University
Baltimore, MD
Masters of Public Health, emphasis on Community Health, Sept 2006
Internship for Practical uses in Sleep Technology and Sleep Disorders
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sleep Disorders Center, Eastern Virginia
Medical School, January 2002-June 2003
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
Masters of Science, Biology, summa cum laude, May 2002
Bachelors of Science, Biology, cum laude, May 1999
Professional work experience
Sentara Health Care System ♦ Sleep Disorders Center of Eastern Virginia Medical School in conjunction with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital and Bayside Hospital.
Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist, January 2002- Present
• Perform and evaluate overnight polysomnographic testing
procedures in accordance to laboratory standards.
• Functions independently to safely operate advanced medical
equipment, to record sleep/wake physiology, recognize sleep pathology
and respond with appropriate interventions to ensure patient safety.
• Has the ability to work with mechanical and digital equipment
providing settings, troubleshooting and problem solutions.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare professionals across all
levels regarding patient progress.
• Perform all technologist duties for nocturnal polysomnographic
data collections to assess patients for sleep disorders, primarily
breathing-related sleep disorders (OSA), movement disorders (PLMs) and narcolepsy. Also perform breathing-related sleep disorders treatments, including CPAP, and Bi-PAP titrations.
• Research activities also included daytime stage scoring
analysis, data management and statistical analysis, as well as
manuscript preparations.
Other work experience
Sentara Bayside Hospital ♦ A.W.A.K.E. Network
A.W.A.K.E. Supporter, Spring 2006-Present
A.W.A.K.E. (Alert Well and Keep Energetic) provides support and assistance to those suffering from sleep apnea. Provides knowledge and understanding of sleep disorders including information on prescribed treatment. Educates the public about this disorder and provided coping mechanisms to A.W.A.K.E members.
Hampton University ♦ Department of Biological Sciences
Graduate Assistant, Spring 2002
Prepare teaching outlines and lab material for lab activities; demonstrate biological techniques, prepare for quizzes and test and supervise lab experiments.
Hampton University ♦ Department of Biological Science- Headstart Program
Teacher Assistant, Spring 1999
Implemented science learning for first and second graders. Provided hands on teaching in the areas of physical science, environmental science and physics.
Hampton University ♦ Student Leadership Program - Haven House Program
Mentor, Spring 1999
Mentored single mothers in the areas of science, education career planning and personal development. Encouraged them to seek further educational opportunities.
Thesis Publication
Edwards, M. (2002) Prostatic Acid Phosphatase as biochemical marker for the detection of prostate cancer. Hampton University Library, Peabody collection: RC 280 .P7 E39 2002
Research:
1 Two and a half years of research funded by the Sloan Foundation
2 Research tested human subjects by urinalysis
3 Research designed to prove that Prostatic Acid Phosphatase is one of the biochemical markers for Prostate Cancer.
Hospital Affiliation
• Sentara Bayside Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA 2002-present
• Sentara Norfolk General Hospital 2002- present
Affiliations
• Board of Polysomnographic Registered Technologists. Registry No. #5741
• SE/SW Regional American Association of Sleep Technologists
• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• A.W.A.K.E. Network
• National Council of Negro Women
Community Activities
• Food Bank of the Peninsula, Newport News, Va
• American Cancer Society, Newport News, Va
• American Red Cross, Hampton, Va
• Transition House, Newport News, Va
Honorary Societies
• Sloan Foundation Research Scholar
• Beta Kappa Chi Honor Society
• Golden Key Honor Society
References
Dr. Anthony Quaranta
Medical Director for Sentara Bayside Sleep Disorders Center
800 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23445
********@*******.***
Jeffrey Ruggles, RPSGT
Former Team Leader for the Bayside Sleep Disorder Center
P.O. Box 428
Watford City, ND 58854
*********@*****.***
Ronnel Dukes, PSGT
Delaware Sleep Disorder Center
100 S Main St. STE. 201
Smyrna DE, 19977
*******@*****.***
Jennifer May, MS., RPSGT
Sleep Manager for Sentara Bayside Sleep Disorders Center
800 Independence Blvd
Virginia Beach, VA 23445
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