LaShunda Jelks
Clarksville
Summary
Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
Clarksville
12.2021 - Current
- Managed scheduling for staff meetings and events within the school system.
- Coordinated communication between teachers, parents, and administration effectively.
- Organized student records and maintained confidentiality in sensitive information.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Focus Sleep Centers
Lexington
10.2016 - 08.2020
- Gathered and Analyzed Patient Information Collected, analyzed and integrated patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Completed and verified documentation.
- Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
- Applied electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Performed appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
- Performed positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
- Followed procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), , PAP, oxygen titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Followed "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
- Performed Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Documented routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).
- Followed "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
- Demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Scored sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Scored clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.
- Generated accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Performed routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
- Evaluated sleep study related equipment and inventory.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Tennessee Comprehensive Lung and Sleep Center
Hendersonville
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Gathered and Analyzed Patient Information Collected, analyzed and integrated patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Completed and verified documentation.
- Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
- Applied electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Performed appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
- Performed positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
- Followed procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), , PAP, oxygen titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Followed "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
- Performed Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Documented routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).
- Followed "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
- Demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Scored sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Scored clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.
- Generated accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Performed routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
- Evaluated sleep study related equipment and inventory.
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Sleep Unlimited
Clarksville
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Gathered and Analyzed Patient Information Collected, analyzed and integrated patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history), and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
- Completed and verified documentation.
- Explain pre-testing, testing, and post-testing procedures to the patient.
- Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
- Applied electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
- Performed appropriate physiologic calibrations to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
- Performed positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.
- Followed procedural protocols such as Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT), , PAP, oxygen titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data.
- Followed "lights out" procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.)
- Performed Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
- Documented routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
- Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc).
- Followed "lights on" procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete the data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instructs the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.)
- Demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment, and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Scored sleep/wake stages by applying professionally accepted guidelines.
- Scored clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.
- Generated accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event data.
- Complied with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
- Performed routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
- Evaluated sleep study related equipment and inventory.
Residential Specialist
Progressive Directions Inc
Clarksville
04.2008 - 01.2014
- Administered bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
- Cared for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Performed healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
- Planned, shopped for, or prepared nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
- Transported clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
- Instructed and advised clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.
Education
Diploma in Polysomnography -
Motte Technical College
Clarksville, TNDiploma -
Humboldt High School
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
Certification
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist, 12/01/14, 12/01/19, Registered sleep technologist performs sleep studies on patients.
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Clarksville Montgomery County School System
12.2021 - Current
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Focus Sleep Centers
10.2016 - 08.2020
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Tennessee Comprehensive Lung and Sleep Center
06.2015 - 09.2016
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist
Sleep Unlimited
06.2014 - 01.2015
Residential Specialist
Progressive Directions Inc
04.2008 - 01.2014
Diploma in Polysomnography -
Motte Technical College
Diploma -
Humboldt High School