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Laurie A Crowther

Stratford,Connecticut

Summary


Practical Clinical Supervisor with more than 15 years of experience and background in sleep medicine and neurophysiology. Focused on developing teams' clinical knowledge, decision-making skills and performance standards. Eager to bring talent and expertise to growing department.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Coordinator, Sleep Center & EEG

Bridgeport Hospital
12.2019 - Current
  • Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
  • Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
  • Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for patients beyond the clinical setting.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
  • Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
  • Conducted regular performance assessments and provided constructive feedback to staff members, promoting high-quality service delivery.
  • Built strong relationships with patients and families for optimized care satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated commitment to patient privacy by implementing robust data security measures and promoting adherence to HIPAA regulations among all team members.

Clinical Sleep Specialist

Yale New Haven Hospital Centers for Sleep Medicine
07.2014 - 12.2019
  • Provide instruction for Home Sleep Testing and be a resource for issues
  • Scoring of Home Sleep Tests
  • PAP NAP program for assisting patients with anxiety or are claustrophobic and have difficulty wearing and tolerating PAP
  • Assess patient, and assist with mask refitting and teaching of relaxation techniques
  • Mask fittings and follow-up for compliance guidelines in CPAP Clinic
  • Resource for Patient Clinical Education

CPAP Coordinator/Home Sleep Testing Technologist/PAP NAP Coordinator

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
11.2011 - 07.2014
  • Set up patients on CPAP/BiPAP machines with mask fittings and follow for compliance guidelines in CPAP Clinic
  • Teach patients how to put on equipment for Home Sleep Testing and be a resource for issues
  • Scoring of Home Sleep Tests
  • Developed PAP NAP program for assisting patients with anxiety or are claustrophobic and have difficulty wearing and tolerating PAP
  • Assess patient, and assist with mask refitting and teaching of relaxation techniques

Education

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut

Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) -

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) -

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) -

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
06-2025

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Staff scheduling
  • Clinical supervision
  • Clinical leadership
  • Patient relationship management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient services management
  • Developing training programs
  • Metrics tracking

Accomplishments

  • Pre-Covid, implemented CPAP program for patients with no medical insurance
  • expanded available EEG services in ICU; collaborated with MICU and ED to utilize Ceribell in EEG absence.
  • Spoke at AAST2018 on Sleep Disordered Breathing and NIV

Timeline

Clinical Coordinator, Sleep Center & EEG

Bridgeport Hospital
12.2019 - Current

Clinical Sleep Specialist

Yale New Haven Hospital Centers for Sleep Medicine
07.2014 - 12.2019

CPAP Coordinator/Home Sleep Testing Technologist/PAP NAP Coordinator

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare
11.2011 - 07.2014

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy

Sacred Heart University

Registered Sleep Technologist (RST) -

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) -

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) -

Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration

Southern New Hampshire University

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