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Education
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Karen O'Bryant

Lucedale,MS

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking an opportunity as a valued member of your team that leverages my achievements, skills, energy, and talent for excelling in the all health related fields.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sleep Technologist

Springhill Medical Center
Mobile, AL
10.2014 - Current
  • Educated patients on procedures, test results, sleep disorders and available resources.
  • Scored, interpreted and reported results of sleep studies to physician.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Reviewed medical records for each patient and collaborated with nursing team to adjust and optimize respiratory therapies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
  • Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
  • Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines at home to obtain necessary symptom relieve.
  • Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP setups.
  • Verified patient identities using prescribed protective measures to meet facility and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected, documented and reviewed patient medical histories and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
  • Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
  • Monitored and maintained aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
  • Aided patients with mobility and activities of daily living.

Sleep Technologist

Wesley Medical Center
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Educated patients on procedures, test results, sleep disorders and available resources.
  • Scored, interpreted and reported results of sleep studies to physician.
  • Aided patients in understanding sleep disorders and recommended treatments by explaining study procedures, data and diagnoses.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Reviewed medical records for each patient and collaborated with nursing team to adjust and optimize respiratory therapies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
  • Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
  • Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines at home to obtain necessary symptom relieve.
  • Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP setups.
  • Implemented individualized care plans based upon each patient�s unique needs and instructions from supervising physician.
  • Verified patient identities using prescribed protective measures to meet facility and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected, documented and reviewed patient medical histories and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
  • Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
  • Monitored and maintained aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
  • Aided patients with mobility and activities of daily living.
  • Obtained, inspected and distributed sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment and instruments.

Pharmacy Assistant

Rx Express Pharmacy
Hurley, MS
12.2009 - 01.2013
  • Maintained pharmacy counter and related areas in clean, neat and organized fashion.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
  • Helped pharmacy staff prepare medications and fill orders.
  • Opened incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
  • Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
  • Restocked shelves and prepared expired drugs for return.
  • Performed filing, copying, faxing and other clerical tasks.
  • Prepared medication labels with item name and quantity.
  • Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with pharmacist.
  • Arranged retail products in pharmacy area according to merchandising planograms and end cap placement needs.
  • Answered customer questions about prescribed and OTC medications.
  • Updated and submitted documentation for insurance, store and liability purposes.
  • Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
  • Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
  • Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
  • Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
  • Supported pharmacist in preparing daily prescriptions.
  • Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.

Sleep Technologist

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
Mobile, AL
09.2011 - 12.2012
  • Educated patients on procedures, test results, sleep disorders and available resources.
  • Scored, interpreted and reported results of sleep studies to physician.
  • Aided patients in understanding sleep disorders and recommended treatments by explaining study procedures, data and diagnoses.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
  • Reviewed medical records for each patient and collaborated with nursing team to adjust and optimize respiratory therapies.
  • Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties, enhance cooperation and facilitate smooth procedures.
  • Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
  • Assisted patients with personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
  • Practiced proper infection control measures and verified proper function, cleanliness and sanitization before use.
  • Instructed patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines at home to obtain necessary symptom relieve.
  • Provided ongoing care to patients requiring oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP setups.
  • Implemented individualized care plans based upon each patient�s unique needs and instructions from supervising physician.
  • Verified patient identities using prescribed protective measures to meet facility and regulatory requirements.
  • Collected, documented and reviewed patient medical histories and relayed important factors to supervising clinicians.
  • Calibrated equipment for optimal use and to obtain accurate diagnostic results.
  • Monitored and maintained aseptic techniques throughout procedures.
  • Aided patients with mobility and activities of daily living.
  • Obtained, inspected and distributed sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment and instruments.

Education

Associate of Arts - Science

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Gautier, MS
05.2008

High School Diploma -

East Central High School
Hurley, MS
05.2005

Skills

  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Paperwork and charting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Customer Service; understanding that putting the customer first is vital
  • Organization; ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities
  • Computer Use; extensive knowledge of several computer systems used in the Healthcare field as well as the customer service realm
  • Experience in Microsoft Office products
  • Team Player; ability to work well with members of a team to work towards a common goal
  • Knowledge and experience with all CPAP equipment and data

Timeline

Sleep Technologist

Springhill Medical Center
10.2014 - Current

Sleep Technologist

Wesley Medical Center
08.2012 - 10.2014

Sleep Technologist

Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
09.2011 - 12.2012

Pharmacy Assistant

Rx Express Pharmacy
12.2009 - 01.2013

Associate of Arts - Science

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

High School Diploma -

East Central High School

Certifications

  • 2007-2012

Sleep Technician

  • 2012- present

RPSGT- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist

  • 2014- present

CSE- Clinical Sleep Educator

  • 2023- present

CSSC - Certified Sleep Science Coach

  • Additional work history can be provided as needed:

Manager for McDonalds

Care Tech

CPAP set- ups- DME (short time)

Interim Teaching High School

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