Latasha Smith
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
I aim to use my skills to benefit your organization and to further my personal growth. I am exceptionally adaptable and enthusiastic about taking on new and challenging responsibilities. Additionally, I am dedicated and take great pride in fulfilling my work and obligations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sleep Technician
Desert Pulmonary Rehab
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Delivered timely and accurate documentation of study findings, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Provided exceptional patient care throughout all stages of the diagnostic process, ensuring a positive experience for each individual.
- Enhanced diagnostic accuracy through meticulous data collection and analysis of sleep studies.
- Facilitated patient education by providing comprehensive information regarding medical procedures.
- Applied electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Improved patient comfort by effectively setting up and calibrating sleep monitoring equipment.
- Maintained a clean and safe sleep lab environment, adhering to strict infection control protocols for optimal patient care.
- Optimized study results by troubleshooting technical issues with polysomnography equipment as needed.
Sleep Technician 1
Southern Nevada Sleep Clinic
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Skilled sleep trainee with expertise in performing basic sleep testing procedures and associated interventions. Works effectively under the direct supervision of experienced sleep technicians and technologists.
- Collect, Analyze, and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs along with determining final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
- Improved patient comfort by effectively setting up and calibrating sleep monitoring equipment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and safeguarding sensitive medical data.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records along with utilizing medical software to document and track patient progress.
- Applied electrodes and sensors according to established published standards, performed diagnostic tests, and reported results to healthcare providers.
Ceritified Medication Technician/Caregiver
Inspired Senior Living
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Observed residents for any adverse reactions. Notified physician of any unexpected reactions to medications.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Ordered medications as needed
- Assisted residents with ADL's as needed.
Resident Care Coordinator
Inspire Senior Living
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Advocated for residents'' rights, promoting dignity and respect throughout interactions between staff members and residents.
- Facilitated communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment for optimal resident support.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans, optimizing residents'' quality of life.
- Ordered lab work and scheduled appointments with doctors, patients and families to discuss results.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by maintaining accurate records and conducting regular audits.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of residents'' health status and timely intervention.
Education
License - Residental Care Facility For The Elderly
State of California
Sacramento, CA03.2023
Cerificate of Completetion - License Administrator
Assisted Living Education
Irvine, CA08.2022
Diploma - Medical Assistant
The Academy of Healing Arts
Las Vegas, NV01.2010
Skills
- Oxygen Therapy Administration
- Electroencephalogram monitoring
- Respiratory event scoring
- REM sleep analysis
- BiPAP titration
- CPAP Titration
- Strong Work Ethic
- Problem-Solving
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Direct Patient Care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Infection control standards
- Medical Terminology
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Sleep Technician
Desert Pulmonary Rehab
10.2023 - 03.2024
Sleep Technician 1
Southern Nevada Sleep Clinic
03.2023 - 06.2023
Resident Care Coordinator
Inspire Senior Living
06.2021 - 06.2022
Ceritified Medication Technician/Caregiver
Inspired Senior Living
09.2017 - 01.2023
License - Residental Care Facility For The Elderly
State of California
Cerificate of Completetion - License Administrator
Assisted Living Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
The Academy of Healing Arts
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