Pamela Fisher
Anoka
Summary
Patient-focused Registered Polysomnographic Technologist committed to delivering high-quality care. Experienced Sleep technician and Respiratory Therapist with over 25 plus years in the medical field, skilled in sleep studies, Inspire pediatric acclimation and fine tune studies, patient assessment, data collection, strong organization skills, and great communication skills with patients and staff. I’m committed to providing quality care and the best possible outcomes for patients and providers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Children’s Hospital and Clinics of MN
Saint Paul
09.2002 - Current
- Currently working in Children’s pediatric sleep center performing PSG and seizure studies, Inspire titrations, CPAP/Bipap titrations, oxygen titrations, ventilator titrations on patients ranging in the age from infancy to young adults.
- Ensured patient comfort throughout the study by adjusting bedding, monitoring vital signs, making sure they feel safe and comfortable.
- Assisted with orientation and training of new employees within the department.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols set forth by governing bodies such as AASM and JCAHO.
- Conducted comprehensive assessment of patient history prior to beginning a sleep study.
- Performed diagnostic polysomnography tests to diagnose and treat sleep disorders.
- Reviewed medical orders from referring physicians before initiating testing protocol.
- Troubleshot technical issues with equipment when necessary.
- Reported any changes in patient status or abnormal readings immediately to physician on call.
- Care for and perform sleep studies on patient’s that are just needing a tonsillectomy, Down syndrome, autism, anxiety, to patients with very complex medical histories.
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital and Clinics MN
Saint Paul
11.1996 - Current
- I currently work in the Children’s Special Diagnostic Sleep Center. Where I perform sleep studies on pediatric patients ranging in age from infancy to young adults.
- Here in the sleep lab I utilize my Respiratory Therapy degree and we get medically complex children that require tracheostomy and ventilator needs.
- Monitored patient progress to determine effectiveness of treatments and made necessary adjustments.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings, patient needs and physician orders.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as arterial blood gas analysis, pulmonary function testing and sleep studies.
- I have a long history of working with adults and pediatrics in the hospital setting.
- Experience in critical care, adult ICU, pulmonary rehab, ER, med surgery, and asthma/COPD patient education.
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy and Unity Hospital
Coon Rapids
08.1995 - 06.2001
- See above listing of Respiratory Therapist experiences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Saint Paul Technical College
Saint Paul, MN05-1995
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud, MNSkills
- Polysomnography techniques
- Patient assessment
- Equipment troubleshooting
- CPAP titration
- Seizure study protocols
- Ventilator management
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient comfort management
- Employee training
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Patient education
- Pediatric sleep studies
- BiPAP titration management
- Multiple sleep latency testing
- CPAP titration management
- Problem-solving capacity
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Sleep disorder diagnosis
- Strong communication skills
- Patient care coordination
- Professionalism and ethics
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Oxygen therapy administration
- Clinical documentation proficiency
- Equipment calibration and maintenance
- Medical record documentation
- Sleep disorders
- Pediatric polysomnography
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- RPSGT
- CRTT
- BLS
Timeline
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Children’s Hospital and Clinics of MN
09.2002 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Children’s Hospital and Clinics MN
11.1996 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Mercy and Unity Hospital
08.1995 - 06.2001
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Saint Paul Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Saint Cloud State University