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Lakesha Hill

Clinton,SC

Summary

I’m interested in an entry-level position in the medical environment that allows me to contribute my service as a medical professional that also allows me to gain experience and growth as a medical professional. I love working in the medical field, and I have over 20 years of experience with 8 certificates. I have an AS degree in Health Science and Bachelors degree in management and leadership. I also have several certifications CNA, medication technician, EKG, phlebotomist, medical billing and coding, and A-step certificate with sleep technician. My goal is get experience as sterile technician and I’m going back to school for surgical technician.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sleep Technician

Anderson Sleep and Lung center
Anderson , SC
09.2010 - Current
  • Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history).
  • Determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
  • Review the patient’s history and verify the medical order.
  • Follow sleep center protocols related to the sleep study.
  • When patient arrives, verify identification, collect documents and obtain consent for the study.
  • Explain the procedure and orient the patient for either in center or out of center sleep testing.
  • Select appropriate equipment and calibrate for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments, if necessary.
  • Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
  • Perform routine positive airway pressure (PAP) interface fitting and desentization.
  • Follow procedural protocols [such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), Maintenance of Wakefulness Test (MWT), parasomnia studies, PAP, oxygen titration etc.] to ensure collection of appropriate data.
  • Perform appropriate physiological calibrations to ensure proper signals and make required adjustments.
  • Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
  • Perform data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free. Identify, correct and document artifact.
  • Document routine observations, including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and other significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
  • Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc)
  • Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (e.g. repeat the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, checking for completeness, etc.)
  • Score sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
  • Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals, etc.) utilizing AASM standards.
  • Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform portable monitoring equipment preparation and data download.
  • Perform patient education and instruction appropriate for out of center sleep testing.
  • Demonstrate adherence to cleaning and disinfection procedures for portable monitoring devices.
  • Demonstrate adherence to AASM scoring parameters for HSAT; identify artifact, inadequate signals and study failures and generate an accurate report.
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
  • Perform routine equipment care and maintenance and inventory evalution.
  • Maintain current CPR or BCLS certification.
  • Demonstrate computer skills appropriate for the position.
  • Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrate appropriate social skills.
  • Demonstrate customer service skills.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate teamwork skills. Follow HIPAA policies to maintain the privacy and security of patient information.
  • Demonstrate ability to follow direction.
  • Respond to sleep patient’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
  • Provide patient education utilizing sleep center specific protocols.
  • Adhere to sleep center policies related to quality assurance.
  • Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
  • Review and evaluate sleep studies and provide feedback to staff.
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
  • Comply with professional standards of conduct.
  • Assist the medical director and/or manager in all aspects of sleep center operations.

Patient Care Technician

Lauren’s Disabily And Special Needs
Laurens, South Carolina
08.2004 - 03.2024
  • Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
  • Provides adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; and applying restraints.
  • Maintains patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information.
  • Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
  • Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • Maintains work operations by following policies and procedures.
  • Protects organization’s value by keeping patient information confidential.
  • Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures; federal, state, and local requirements; and jcaho standards.
  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and maintaining licensure.
  • Enhances nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Education

Certificate - Central Sterile Processing

Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC
08-2023

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University
Nashville, TN
05-2021

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Volunteer Community College
Gallatin, TN
08-2019

Skills

  • Electronic medical records management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • In-Service Training
  • Self-Driven and Motivated
  • Team Collaboration
  • Supply Management
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Decision-Making
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Effective Organization
  • Post-Surgical Care
  • Procedure Assistance
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Equipment Calibration
  • Equipment safety
  • Time management abilities
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Sleep Technician

Anderson Sleep and Lung center
09.2010 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Lauren’s Disabily And Special Needs
08.2004 - 03.2024

Certificate - Central Sterile Processing

Coastal Carolina Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Management And Leadership

Trevecca Nazarene University

Associate of Science - Health Sciences

Volunteer Community College

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