Kristopher Lavigne
Morrisville,VT
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented New Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong foundation in patient care and clinical procedures. Proficient in administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and assisting in medical treatments. Dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare while fostering strong patient relationships, with aspirations to transition to a Registered Nurse role by summer 2025.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technologist
University of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, VT
11.2023 - Current
- Performed detailed evaluations through Polysomnograms, Titrations, and Split Night studies in sleep laboratories.
- Engaged with a broad spectrum of pediatric cases.
- Maintained perfect attendance in both full-time work and school for nearly a year.
- Conducts thorough gathering and scoring of hundreds of datasets.
Technologist
Copley Hospital
Morrisville, VT
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Performed Polysomnography, Titrations, Split Night Studies
- Scored hundreds of sleep studies in accordance with AASM standards and criteria and Hospital Specifications.
- Performed nocturnal sleep studies in a hospital based sleep lab.
Technical Director
Vermont Medical Sleep Disorders Center, Inc
Essex Junction, VT
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Checked equipment and components for defects through proactive testing.
- Kept diagnostic testing in line with company guidelines, compliance requirements and quality standards.
- Resolved problems with programs, equipment, and systems.
- Supervised crew members in the setup, operation and maintenance of all technical systems.
- Trained employees in technical applications and preparation in regards to Polysomnograms, and Titrations.
Technologist
Vermont Medical Sleep Disorders
Essex Junction, VT
08.2016 - 02.2022
- Reduced patients' anxiety and enhanced cooperation by educating on procedure details, instructions and expectations.
- Performed Polysomnography, Titrations, Split Night Studies, MSLT's.
- Scored a few thousand sleep studies.
- Provided clean equipment and testing environments/
- Great interpersonal skills and positive public relations with all patients and co-workers.
- Performs artifact free sleep studies in accordance with AASM best testing criteria.
- In-depth knowledge of the sleep field, and technological developments, and able to perform any duty required.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Vermont State University
Williston, VT06-2025
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Vermont State University
Williston, VT06-2024
Associate of Science -
Clinton Community College
Plattsburgh New York05.2016
High School Diploma -
Colchester High School
Colchester, VT06.2012
University At Buffalo
Buffalo, New YorkSkills
- EEG recording
- Data gathering
- Staff supervision
- Patient Care
- PPE use
- Training & Development
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Epic Software
Certification
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- Cerificate in Practical Nursing - High Honors
Timeline
Technologist
University of Vermont Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Technologist
Copley Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2023
Technical Director
Vermont Medical Sleep Disorders Center, Inc
05.2020 - 02.2022
Technologist
Vermont Medical Sleep Disorders
08.2016 - 02.2022
Associate of Science -
Clinton Community College
High School Diploma -
Colchester High School
University At Buffalo
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- Cerificate in Practical Nursing - High Honors
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Vermont State University
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Vermont State University
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