Katrina Armstrong

• Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
• Versatile professional with strong problem-solving skills and history of adapting to diverse challenges. Applies innovative solutions and technical expertise to deliver exceptional results. Committed to streamlining processes and advancing organizational objectives.
• Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.

• Aided patients in understanding sleep disorders and recommended treatments by explaining study procedures, data and diagnoses.
• Educated patients on procedures, test results, sleep disorders and available resources.
• Scored, interpreted and reported results of sleep studies to Consultants.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
• Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
• Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
• Cleaned medical equipment or facilities.
• Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
• Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
• Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
• Collected patients' medical information to customize tests.
• Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
• Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
• Developed procedures for data management.
• Conducted research to increase knowledge about medical issues.
• Created databases to store electronic data.
• Instructed patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines at home to obtain necessary symptom relieve.
• Recommended changes to improve computer or information systems.
• Collaborating with Disability group homes and patients families advising on NDIS, DSC, MND, CF and Public Fund processes.
• Working with a variety of disabilities to improve quality of life and extended life.

• Recruitment and selection of patients to participate in various Research Projects
• Use of Redcap and Excel for data analytics
• Maintaining accurate records for Ethical and Good Clinical Practice to meet standards of SCGH Commitee
• Collaborate with research team including Physicians
• Research Projects contributed to:

Polysomnographic characteristics of excessive daytime sleepiness phenotypes in obstructive sleep apnea: Results from the international Sleep Apnea Global Interdisciplinary Consortium (SAGIC) Feb 2024

Early life predictors of obstructive sleep apnoea in young adults: Insights from a longitudinal community cohort (Raine study) Jul 2023

Facial and Intraoral Photographic Traits Related to Sleep Apnea in a Clinical Sample with Genetic Ancestry Analysis Feb 2023

Evaluation of excessive daytime sleepiness in obstructive sleep apnea across international sleep centers Nov 2022

Continuous positive airway pressure and adverse cardiovascular events in obstructive sleep apnea: Are participants of randomized trials representative of sleep clinic patients? Nov 2021

Craniofacial Photographic Measurements and Relationships to OSA Severity across Ethnic Groups April 2017

Predicting OSA Severity From 3-Dimensional Craniofacial Photography Jan 2016

The Sleep Apnea cardiovascular Endpoints (SAVE) study results – A trial of CPAP versus usual care in 2717 high cardiovascular risk patients with moderate-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Sept 2016

• Clinical Exam Assessor for UWA post grad sleep science course.
• Planned classroom activities to enable students to work independently, in small groups and in large groups.
• Encouraged positive self-esteem and mutual respect for others while instilling joy of learning and discovery.
• Graded practical tests for students and clinicians, providing feedback in an encouraging and constructive manner.

• Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
• Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
• Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
• Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
• Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
• Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
• Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
• Collected patients' medical information to customize tests.
• Calculated numerical data for medical activities.
• Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
• Instructed patients and caregivers on how to appropriately use breathing machines at home to obtain necessary symptom relieve.
• Recommended changes to improve computer or information systems.

• Providing direct care to children within all the community group homes in Perth.
• Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
• Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
• Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
• Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
• Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
• Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
• Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
• Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
• Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
• Helped clients develop coping mechanisms, technical abilities and job skills.
• Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
• Used active listening skills and supportive diction to cultivate client rapport and open communication.
• Used knowledge of successful crisis intervention techniques and supportive problem-solving to achieve treatment goals.
• Encouraged and motivated clients to develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
• Acted as role model for clients by exhibiting positive behaviors.