Famida Nisha
Auckland
Summary
Experienced registered sleep physiologist adept at conducting and analyzing polysomnographic studies, titrating CPAP/BiPAP therapy, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to identify sleep disorders. Proficient in adhering to AASM guidelines, implementing sleep lab protocols, and providing patient-centered care. Seeking to contribute expertise to a leading sleep medicine facility in Singapore to elevate clinical practices.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Physiologist (Sleep)
Te Toka Tumai – Auckland City Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Performed overnight and daytime sleep studies (PSG and MSLT) on adult patients
- Conduct CPAP/BiPAP titrations
- Perform arterial blood gases (ABG)
- Score and report PSG data, preparing detailed reports for physicians
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient outcomes
- Provide patient education on CPAP therapy and troubleshoot equipment issues
- Outpatient clinic doing partial studies and patient follow-up for treatment adherence
- Maintain compliance with lab protocols and infection control policies
- Trained new staff
Starship Children’s Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Conduct overnight sleep studies and titration in accordance with AASM and lab protocols
- Score and report PSG data, preparing detailed reports for physicians
- Provide education to parents on PAP therapy and troubleshoot equipment or mask issues
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Medical Technology
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Wellington, NZ01-2019
Post Graduate Certificate - Medical Technology
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Wellington, NZ01-2018
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Dunedin, NZ01-2015
Skills
- Polysomnography (PSG)
- CPAP/BiPAP Titration & mask fitting
- MSLT testing
- Patient preparation & education
- Sleep study software (eg Nox, Compumedics, Remlogic)
- Data analysis & report preparation
- BLS certified
- Cross-cultural communication
- Infection control standards
Affiliations
- Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
- Clinical Physiologist Registration Board (CPRB)
- Australia and New Zealand Sleep Science Association (ANZSSA)
Certification
- BLS – Basic Life Support, valid until 2027
- 2025 Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT)
- 2024 Certification in Sleep Science (CSS)
- 2022 New Zealand Sleep Competency Exam
Languages
English (fluent)
Hindi (fluent)
Timeline
Starship Children’s Hospital
01.2020 - 08.2020
Clinical Physiologist (Sleep)
Te Toka Tumai – Auckland City Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma - Medical Technology
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Post Graduate Certificate - Medical Technology
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
Bachelor of Science - Neuroscience
THE UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO
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