Olivia Thompson

• Phone: +353 87 123 4567
• Email: olivia.thompson@email.com
• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• LinkedIn: oliviathompsonneuro

Summary

Seven years of experience as a Neurodiagnostic Technologist, proficient in conducting and interpreting complex neurophysiological studies including routine and long-term EEG, evoked potentials, and nerve conduction studies. Successfully implemented new protocols for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring, improving patient safety and surgical outcomes by 15% at Beaumont Hospital.

Adept at patient education and data analysis, consistently maintaining high standards of data quality and contributing to accurate diagnostic assessments for neurological disorders. Committed to continuous professional development and adherence to international neurodiagnostic standards.

Experience

Lead Neurodiagnostic Technologist, Beaumont Hospital -- Dublin, Ireland

Mar 2020 – present

• Supervised a team of 4 junior neurodiagnostic technologists, providing training and mentorship in advanced EEG and EP techniques.

• Managed scheduling and execution of over 500 routine and long-term EEGs annually, ensuring timely and accurate data acquisition.

• Developed and implemented a new intraoperative monitoring protocol for spinal surgeries, reducing post-operative complications by 10%.

• Maintained and calibrated neurodiagnostic equipment, ensuring 99% operational readiness and data integrity.

Neurodiagnostic Technologist, St. James's Hospital -- Dublin, Ireland

June 2017 – Feb 2020

• Performed a wide range of neurodiagnostic tests, including routine EEG, ambulatory EEG, evoked potentials (VEP, BAEP, SSEP), and nerve conduction studies.

• Assisted neurologists in diagnosing epilepsy, sleep disorders, neuropathies, and other neurological conditions for over 2,000 patients.

• Educated patients and their families on neurodiagnostic procedures, reducing patient anxiety by 20% through clear communication.

• Contributed to research studies by accurately collecting and processing neurophysiological data for clinical trials.

Education

Dublin City University (DCU), BSc (Hons) in Clinical Measurement Science (Neurophysiology) -- Dublin, Ireland

Sept 2013 – May 2017

Skills

Neurodiagnostic Techniques: Routine EEG, Long-Term Monitoring EEG, Ambulatory EEG, Evoked Potentials (VEP, BAEP, SSEP), Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring (IONM), Polysomnography (PSG)

Equipment & Software: NicoletOne, Cadwell Easy EEG, Compumedics Profusion, Grass Technologies, Xltek, Persyst, Microsoft Office Suite

Clinical Skills: Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Data Analysis, Quality Control, Infection Control, Emergency Response, CPR/First Aid

Professional Attributes: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Leadership, Communication, Mentorship, Time Management