Evelyn Thompson
Nashville,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable RPSGT with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Sleep Lab Operations
Sleep Centers of Middle TN
01.2018 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing all day and night operations for 4 Sleep Center locations
- Reviewing and over scoring of all sleep studies performed, while providing detailed feedback to sleep technicians to maintain strong skills technical skills and ISR
- Obtained and maintained facility accreditation credentials with AASM; including modifying/adapting policies and procedures to align with credentialing body standards
- Managed sleep study authorization team, home testing operations team, sleep study scheduling team and all sleep technician night teams
- Performed annual reviews on all staff members within sleep center, including individual and staff completion of online education and competencies
- Completion of ISR reports monthly both individually as well as maintained staff requirements
- Maintained sleep facility functionality and office therein; including ordering supplies and medical equipment as needed, testing medical equipment, and monthly reviews verifying and processing expired supplies
- Hiring of all day and night teams while overseeing training of all employees
- Process development and implementation
- Worked closely with the Medical Director to create, maintain and facilitate policies and procedures
- Research and Development Team
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
Rpsgt/Lab Manager
Sleep Centers at Middle Tn
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Performed overnight nocturnal PSG testing, including SPLIT and PAP testing on patients being evaluated for sleep apnea
- Performed clinical review of PSG, SPLIT, PAP, MSLT and home sleep testing in accordance with AASM and Medicare guidelines
- Performed quality assurance reports/analysis to better maintain compliance and make necessary improvements
- Maintained sleep facility functionality and office therein; including ordering supplies and medical equipment as needed, testing medical equipment, and monthly reviews verifying and processing expired supplies
- Hiring and training of new sleep technologist
- Worked as Night Lab Manager: Hiring, training and overseeing sleep technicians
- In 2005, moved to days to Manage over both day and night operations of the Sleep Lab
Skills
- Nihon Khoden, Alice 6 and Compumedics
- Microsoft Office/Outlook
- ECW EMR
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- People management
- Strategies and goals
- Employee development
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of engineers and doctors in the development of a new sleep apnea device.
- Organizing and implementing research and development FDA clinical trials.
- Over scoring research studies under the supervision of Dr. Richard Barry, MD.
- Coauthor of articles published in Harvard Medical Journals 2024 and 2025
- Supervised team of 22 staff members.
- Collaborated with Leadership team in the expansion of additional clinical and sleep lab locations.
System Applications Skills
- Nihon Khoden
- Alice 6
- Compumedics
- Microsoft Office/Outlook
- EMR
Certification
RPSGT
TN State License
BLS CPR
Timeline
Director of Sleep Lab Operations
Sleep Centers of Middle TN
01.2018 - Current
Rpsgt/Lab Manager
Sleep Centers at Middle Tn
01.2004 - 01.2018
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