Creandra Lovett
Galloway,OH
Summary
Skilled Polysomnographic Technologist with a proven track record at Columbus Sleep Consultants, adept in sleep study interpretation and patient monitoring. Demonstrates exceptional ability in maintaining HIPAA compliance and leveraging polysomnographic equipment operation to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Renowned for mentoring junior technologists and significantly improving patient satisfaction through efficient scheduling and compassionate support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Support Assistant
VA Central Ohio Health Care System
12.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate support, addressing patient concerns and inquiries in a professional manner.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA regulations while handling sensitive patient information.
- Maintained a high degree of professionalism and composure in high-stress situations, ensuring the well-being of patients and staff alike.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing phone lines.
Polysomnographic Technologist
Columbus Sleep Consultants
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Operated polysomnography equipment to record electrical activity of brain waves and other physiological variables.
- Monitored study-tracing quality to achieve artifact-free signals.
- Studied polysomnograms to recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and arrhythmias.
- Selected and calibrated appropriate equipment for testing to make adjustments and verify proper functioning.
- Recognized abnormal respiratory events during studies, alerting appropriate medical personnel if needed for intervention or consultation purposes.
Polysomnographic Technologist
Preferred Diagnostic Sleep Center
10.2007 - 08.2012
- Applied electrodes and sensors to patients for sleep studies.
- Collected and analyzed patient information to identify and meet patient-specific mental and physical limitations.
- Supported diagnostic decision-making by accurately identifying various stages of sleep throughout study recordings.
- Monitored sleep study participants to measure and record patient data such as respiratory, cardiac, sleep stage, seizures, and the ability to take appropriate actions.
Polysomnographic Technologist
Neurosurgery And Neurology And Associates
08.1997 - 09.2002
- Assisted physicians in the development of treatment plans for patients with sleep disorders.
- Documented routine observations to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Entered data and findings into patients' medical history files using Alice and Sandman software.
- Followed “lights out” procedures to establish baseline values such as heart rate and oxyhemoglobin saturation.
- Mentored junior technologists as they entered the profession, sharing valuable insights gleaned from years spent working in the field.
- Collected and analyzed patient information to identify and meet patient-specific mental and physical limitations.
- Supported diagnostic decision-making by accurately identifying various stages of sleep throughout study recordings.
- Explained study procedures, findings and diagnoses to patients to promote understanding of disorders and recommended treatments.
- Studied polysomnograms to recognize abnormal respiratory patterns and arrhythmias.
- Followed “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data.
- Ability to classify uncommon and rare sleep disorders
Education
Certification - A-Step Self Study Modules
American Sleep Academy
Darien, IL05.2010
High School Diploma -
John R. Buchtel High School
Akron, OH06.1984
Skills
- Sleep Study Interpretation
- Patient Monitoring
- Medical record assessment
- HIPAA Compliance Knowledge
- Quality Assurance Protocols
- CPAP and BiPAP titration
- Maintenance of Wakefulness Test
- Polysomnographic equipment operation
- Sleep stage scoring
- Nasal airflow measurement
- Cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Sleep disorder diagnosis
- Multiple sleep latency test
- Home Sleep Testing
- REM sleep behavior assessment
- Arousal index calculation
- Electromyography monitoring
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Respiratory event scoring
Timeline
Medical Support Assistant
VA Central Ohio Health Care System
12.2022 - Current
Polysomnographic Technologist
Columbus Sleep Consultants
09.2020 - 12.2021
Polysomnographic Technologist
Preferred Diagnostic Sleep Center
10.2007 - 08.2012
Polysomnographic Technologist
Neurosurgery And Neurology And Associates
08.1997 - 09.2002
Certification - A-Step Self Study Modules
American Sleep Academy
High School Diploma -
John R. Buchtel High School
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