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Sherry Sprowles

Campbellsville,Kentucky

Summary

Dependable Registered Sleep Technologist, and Certified Respiratory Therapist with a proven track record within, Taylor Regional and Baptist Health in enhancing clinic revenue and clinical outcomes. Spearheaded the AASM accreditation process at Taylor Regional Hospital, demonstrating exceptional staff management and policy development skills. Expert in MEDITECH software and fostering patient privacy, with a focus on quality improvement activities.

Worked alongside physicians implementing the accreditation for the sleep program. As the Respiratory Supervisor I was part of the team that developed quality improvement measures and outcomes for asthmatic and COPD patients. Helped implement measures to ensure patient safety and reduce recurring admissions.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Sleep Technologist

Baptist Health
11.2024 - Current
  • Score Home Sleep Studies and In Lab Studies. Prepare reports for physician review.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for patients by consistently maintaining clean, organized, and well-stocked sleep study rooms.
  • Performed sleep studies (Home and In Lab Testing) MSLT Studies, Competent using SomnaStar, and Phillips G3 systems, and Nox Medical T3

Sleep Lab Coordinator

Taylor Regional Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2024

Started the sleep lab in 2006, alongside the physician. Worked to get the lab up and running and wrote policies and obtained the goal of AASM accreditation. This role has entailed safety, performance improvement, hiring, scheduling, purchasing, budgets, coaching and training staff, executing plans to grow the department, steps to maintain customer service. Responsible to report quarterly Quality Improvement measures to medical staff.

Ensure compliance of work environment to meet the standards of JCAHO and AASM

Performing sleep studies both in lab and Home. Scoring of sleep studies.

Managed all areas of the Sleep Clinic as well as the Lab

Respiratory Care Supervisor/Staff Member

Taylor Regional Hospital
08.1992 - 03.2006
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changes
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Enforced rules and regulations outlined in company manual to set forth expectations comprehensibly and consistently.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Performed all duties in Respiratory Dept. Adult, pediatric, and neonate.
  • Led quality improvement initiatives within the department to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and overall quality of services provided to patients.
  • Conducted audits of medical records to ensure accurate documentation of therapies provided, contributing to proper billing practices.
  • Provided leadership role in JCAHO and State Accreditations

Education

Chiropractic Leadership

Parker University
Dallas, TX
01-1988

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology

Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY
1983

Skills

  • Instrumentation Maintenance
  • Office Supplies and Inventory
  • Laboratory Instrumentation
  • Electronic Patient Medical Record
  • Staff Management
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Office Organization
  • Meditech/Epic Software
  • Patient Privacy
  • Payroll and Budgeting
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Sleep study scoring
  • Policy development
  • Patient education
  • Multiple sleep latency testing

Timeline

Registered Sleep Technologist

Baptist Health
11.2024 - Current

Sleep Lab Coordinator

Taylor Regional Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2024

Respiratory Care Supervisor/Staff Member

Taylor Regional Hospital
08.1992 - 03.2006

Chiropractic Leadership

Parker University

Associate Of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy Technology

Western Kentucky University
Sherry Sprowles