Catherine Poss
RPSGT
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Competent in completing Sleep Diagnostic testing. Talented in building positive relationships with patients, offering assistance and addressing concerns. Qualified RPSGT bringing 20+ years of related experience working with sleep disorder patients. Adept at observing and monitoring patient conditions and readings to provide critical input for interdisciplinary care.
Reliable employee seeking part time Sales Representative position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
RPSGT
PDS, Inc./ Medbridge Healthcare
Sioux Falls, SD
07.2005 - Current
- Summarized technical data to assist physicians in diagnosing sleep disorders.
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Oriented new employees and assigned tasks.
- Acquired technical data on patients while monitoring comfort level, safety and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patients during tests using electroencephalographs (EEG) and video recording equipment.
- Helped to complete the PSG procedure.
Certified Cardiovascular Technician
Avera McKennnan Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
02.1992 - 05.2005
- Conducted electrocardiogram and assisted with stress tests by using electronic test equipment and recording devices.
- Employed specialized procedural knowledge and equipment to test and document patient cardiac activity.
- Tracked findings of procedures such as EKGs using manual and automated recording devices.
- Registered patients by confirming identification, reviewing consultation requests and entering anticipated services to patient log.
- Updated subject matter knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology equipment.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Patient Care Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Sioux Falls, SD
02.1992 - 05.2005
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assembled admissions pages and added new pages to patients' charts.
- Assisted ICU RN's to help patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in a 16 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Checked supply availability and setup patient rooms for new surgicals or CABG's & tearing down rooms after patient discharge or transfer.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
CCT - Cardiovascular Technology
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Sioux Falls, SD 03.1998 - 04.1998
RPSGT - Sleep Diagnostics
Greater Washington School of Sleep
Rockville, MD 11.2002 - 12.2002
Skills
Patient support and education
Flexible and Adaptable
First Aid/CPR
Attention to Detail
PPE Compliance
Teamwork and Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Timeline
RPSGT
PDS, Inc./ Medbridge Healthcare
07.2005 - Current
RPSGT - Sleep Diagnostics
Greater Washington School of Sleep
11.2002 - 12.2002
CCT - Cardiovascular Technology
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
03.1998 - 04.1998
Certified Cardiovascular Technician
Avera McKennnan Hospital
02.1992 - 05.2005
Patient Care Technician
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
02.1992 - 05.2005