Bobbielynne Kramer
New Hope,United States
Summary
Accomplished sleep technologist and CPAP clinician with expertise in enhancing patient care through effective education and technical problem-solving. Proficient in patient assessment and documentation, fostering collaboration with healthcare teams to achieve optimal treatment outcomes. Committed to continuous professional development in emerging healthcare practices and skilled in polysomnographic interpretation and data documentation. Focused on delivering precise assessments and improving patient understanding of sleep disorders through clear communication and education.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinican III
HealthPartners Home Medical Equipment
St Paul , MN
10.2009 - Current
- Provided guidance to patients on effective setup and maintenance of CPAP devices.
- Resolved issues with CPAP machines through efficient troubleshooting methods.
- Analyzed sleep study data to identify opportunities for therapy plan enhancements.
- Delivered technical support for CPAP-related inquiries through phone and email communication.
- Assisted in training new staff on operational procedures for CPAP devices.
- Worked collaboratively with a diverse team to meet objectives and address challenges related to products.
- Presented innovative ideas that improved team efficiency and patient care outcomes.
Registered Sleep Technologist
Regions Hospital
Maplewood, MN
10.2005 - 12.2020
- Conducted overnight laboratory testing, including CPAP titration studies and multiple sleep latency tests.
- Performed comprehensive assessments of patient medical histories and current medications.
- Set up and calibrated sleep diagnostic equipment, including EEGs, EKGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Monitored patients during sleep studies to ensure safety and accuracy of data collection.
- Maintained precise records of treatments, test results, and patient progress notes.
- Troubleshot technical issues during study sessions using effective problem-solving skills.
- Scored polysomnographic recordings according to established criteria for accurate reporting.
- Educated patients on sleep disorders by explaining procedures and treatment recommendations.
Education
Clinical Sleep Educator (CCSH) -
Broad of Registered Polysomnographic
RPSGT -
Broad of Polysomnographic Technologist
Skills
- Cpap therapy and sleep analysis
- Technical troubleshooting and calibration
- Patient evaluation and documentation
- Patient education
- Polysomnography interpretation
- Sleep stage classification
- Effective communication
- Management of positive airway pressure
- Sleep study scoring
- Home apnea testing
- Electroencephalogram monitoring
- Oxygen saturation assessment
- Respiratory event scoring
- Analytical thinking
Timeline
Clinican III
HealthPartners Home Medical Equipment
10.2009 - Current
Registered Sleep Technologist
Regions Hospital
10.2005 - 12.2020
Clinical Sleep Educator (CCSH) -
Broad of Registered Polysomnographic
RPSGT -
Broad of Polysomnographic Technologist