April Merkel
Dexter,MI
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Registered Technologist with 22 years experience. Proficient in managing heavy daily patient volume,including telephone triage, appointment scheduling, patient referrals, and obtaining Authorizations for our Primary Care Physicians. Proficient in documentation and record maintenance. Dedicated to patient confidentiality.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RPSGT
Chelsea Hospital
Chelsea, MI
09.2004 - Current
- Educated patients on procedures and available resources to enhance understanding.
- Interpreted and reported sleep study results to physicians for informed decision-making.
- Aided patients in comprehending sleep disorders by clarifying study procedures.
- Documented patient information and communicated updates to interdisciplinary care teams.
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare teams while providing compassionate support.
- Explained procedures to alleviate patient anxiety and promote cooperation during treatments.
- Instructed patients and caregivers on effective use of breathing machines for symptom relief.
- Managed insurance authorizations for patient referrals, ensuring timely access to necessary services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chelsea High School
Chelsea, MI06.1994
Nursing
Jackson Community College
Jackson, MISkills
- Punctual and Dependable
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Accreditation Process Implementation
- Strong Work Ethic
- clinical documentation
- Patient hook up, with correct electrode placement
- monitoring and scoring of sleep studies
Certification
- RPSGT, BRPT - 2008
Timeline
RPSGT
Chelsea Hospital
09.2004 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chelsea High School
Nursing
Jackson Community College