Jessica Hudson
Trimble,TN
Summary
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Home Medical Products
Dyersburg , TN
04.2020 - Current
- Provided customer service by answering questions, responding to inquiries and resolving customer complaints related to DME products.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales transactions, inventory levels and other pertinent data.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing the sale of durable medical equipment.
- Advised clients on proper usage, safety protocols and care instructions for DME items.
- Scheduled appointments for fittings, adjustments or repair services for DME items.
- Instructed patients on how to safely use their durable medical equipment at home.
- Trained patients on how to properly operate medical equipment.
- Instructed patients on proper use of respiratory equipment including oxygen therapy, ventilators and aerosol therapy.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Provided education to patients regarding lifestyle changes that may help improve their condition.
- Conducted follow-up visits with patients to evaluate treatment outcomes and make recommendations for additional care if needed.
- Maintained records of patient assessments, treatments provided and changes in patient status.
- Assessed patient's response to therapeutic interventions by observing physical conditions or interpreting test results.
- Evaluated patient's need for additional resources such as home health services or durable medical equipment.
- Assisted in training new hires on department policies, protocols and safety procedures related to respiratory therapy practices.
- Interacted with patients, family members and physicians to coordinate patient care.
- Adhered to standards of excellence for respiratory care and diagnostic services.
- Determined patient safety risks to identify medical intervention needs.
- Performed services on-site, at outpatient clinics, and in patient homes.
Registered Sleep Technologist
Alpha Sleep Labs
Jackson / Union City, TN
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Set up and calibrate sleep diagnostic equipment, such as EEGs, EKGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Monitor patients during sleep studies to ensure safety and accuracy of data collection.
- Score polysomnographic recordings according to established criteria.
- Identify normal and abnormal sleep patterns in order to diagnose sleep disorders.
- Conduct overnight laboratory testing including CPAP titration studies and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
- Maintain accurate records of all treatments, tests results, patient progress notes, and other documentation required by the facility or regulatory bodies.
Registered Sleep Technologist
Focus Sleep
Mckenzie , TN
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Set up and calibrate sleep diagnostic equipment, such as EEGs, EKGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Monitor patients during sleep studies to ensure safety and accuracy of data collection.
- Score polysomnographic recordings according to established criteria.
- Conduct overnight laboratory testing including CPAP titration studies and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
Respiratory Therapist / PSGT
Tennessee Sleep Management
Jackson, TN
02.2012 - 05.2017
- Set up and calibrate sleep diagnostic equipment, such as EEGs, EKGs, and pulse oximeters.
- Monitor patients during sleep studies to ensure safety and accuracy of data collection.
- Score polysomnographic recordings according to established criteria.
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patient's medical histories, current medications, and other pertinent information related to their diagnosis or treatment plan.
- Conduct overnight laboratory testing including CPAP titration studies and Multiple Sleep Latency Tests.
- Maintain accurate records of all treatments, tests results, patient progress notes, and other documentation required by the facility or regulatory bodies.
- Communicate effectively with physicians regarding clinical findings from sleep studies.
- Participate in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in technology, protocols, regulations. that may affect practice standards or patient care.
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures related to the operation of a sleep lab or clinic setting.
- Train new staff members on safe operation techniques for various pieces of diagnostic equipment used in the lab.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN05-2005
Skills
- Treatment Administration
- Team Collaboration
- Infection Control
- Equipment Cleaning
- Care Planning
- Diagnostic Tools
- Excel
- EMR charting
- Verbal Communication
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Time Management
- Customer Service
Certification
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Polysomnography
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Home Medical Products
04.2020 - Current
Registered Sleep Technologist
Alpha Sleep Labs
03.2018 - 03.2020
Registered Sleep Technologist
Focus Sleep
08.2017 - 03.2018
Respiratory Therapist / PSGT
Tennessee Sleep Management
02.2012 - 05.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Jackson State Community College
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist
- Registered Polysomnography
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