Andrea Ward
Montgomery
Summary
Highly trained polysomnography technician with comprehensive knowledge of sleep disorders and their management. Background includes operation and maintenance of equipment, patient setup for sleep studies, data acquisition, scoring exams, and patient education. Strengths encompass strong interpersonal communication skills, technical aptitude, problem-solving abilities, and maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure. Previous work has demonstrated the ability to contribute to team efforts for improved patient care outcomes in sleep medicine settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Answer prayers Home care
Montgomery
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed engaging activities to enhance client social interaction and well-being.
Polysomnography Technician
Troy Regional Medical Center
Troy
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians in interpreting data collected from polysomnography tests.
- Performed quality control checks on equipment used during the polysomnography process.
- Reported any adverse events observed during a polysomnography test immediately to supervising physician or healthcare provider.
Polysomnography Technician
Jackson Sleep Disorder Center
Montgomery
07.2020 - Current
- Conducted overnight sleep studies to monitor patients' sleep patterns.
- Reviewed patient medical histories to prepare for sleep evaluations.
- Educated patients on proper pre-test preparations for sleep studies.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to discuss patient care plans.
Polysomnography Technician
Baptist Medical Center South
Montgomery
04.2009 - 07.2020
- Conducted overnight sleep studies to monitor patients' sleep patterns.
- Operated polysomnography equipment to record brain activity and breathing.
- Reviewed patient medical histories to prepare for sleep evaluations.
- Educated patients on proper pre-test preparations for sleep studies.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
George C Wallace Community College
Dothan, AL05-2008
Skills
- Patient education
- Patient monitoring
- Equipment calibration
- Time management
- Respiratory event scoring
- Patient communication
Timeline
Caregiver
Answer prayers Home care
01.2025 - Current
Polysomnography Technician
Troy Regional Medical Center
05.2024 - Current
Polysomnography Technician
Jackson Sleep Disorder Center
07.2020 - Current
Polysomnography Technician
Baptist Medical Center South
04.2009 - 07.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
George C Wallace Community College
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