Jody Brooks
Pollock,LA
Summary
Experienced and licensed RPSGT with a proven track record of over 16 years in the field of sleep. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
RPSGT
Sleep Specialists Management (SSM)
Leesville, LA
08.2023 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Pay attention to detail while working with patients.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Travel to multiple locations if need be.
Lead Sleep Technologist
Red River Sleep Center
Alexandria, LA
05.2010 - 03.2024
- Interacted effectively with patients, families and other staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Adhered to strict infection control measures and verified proper cleaning and sanitation of respiratory equipment prior to each use.
- Optimized machinery and obtained consistent, accurate results through proper equipment calibration.
- Reviewed available supplies, identified deficiencies and located necessary materials to meet operational demands.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
- Questioned patients about medical backgrounds to obtain accurate health history data and optimize treatment plans.
- Educated patients and caregivers on proper ways to use breathing apparatuses at home.
RPSGT
Cross Country Allied
Mason City, IA
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Gathered, documented and tracked test results for physician interpretation.
- Updated electronic medical records with current patient data and physician notes.
- Assisted with paperwork, Hooked up patients with all necessary equipment in order to record, monitor and/or titrate patients while also monitoring comfort level, safety and overall wellbeing.
- Attached electrodes to patients using adhesives.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Sleep Technician
Louisiana Sleep Diagnostics
Alexandria, LA
12.2007 - 05.2010
- Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
- Provided care for patients.
- Setup oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP machines for patients requiring breathing treatments.
Education
Polysomnography - Polysomnography
Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA2006
Tioga High School
Tioga, LA2000
Skills
- Sleep Medicine
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Sleep Apnea Treatment
- Compliance Monitoring
- Calibration and Adjustments
- Explaining Procedures to Patients
- Patient Safety
- Coaching Leadership
- Cleaning Products
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Supervising Technicians
- Pediatrics Knowledge
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Problem Resolution
- Pulse Oximetry
- Creative Thinking
- Leadership Development
- Word Processing
- Life Support
- Staff Support
- Patient Information Collection
- Data Entry
- Equipment Calibration
Timeline
RPSGT
Sleep Specialists Management (SSM)
08.2023 - Current
RPSGT
Cross Country Allied
03.2023 - 05.2023
Lead Sleep Technologist
Red River Sleep Center
05.2010 - 03.2024
Sleep Technician
Louisiana Sleep Diagnostics
12.2007 - 05.2010
Polysomnography - Polysomnography
Southern University At Shreveport
Tioga High School