Candice Villegas

Detail-oriented clinical professional with over 9 years of hands-on experience in hospital-based and outpatient healthcare settings. Expert in clinical documentation, patient records, and electronic health record (EHR) systems including Epic and MyChart. Proven ability to navigate complex clinical workflows, ensure regulatory compliance, and evaluate clinical data for accuracy.

Currently pursuing a Master's in Sociology with a focus on research and data analysis at American Public University. Seeking a remote Healthcare Expert role to leverage clinical expertise for training and evaluating next-generation AI systems.

Polysomnographic Technician at Piedmont Hospital (2026-03 – Present)

• Perform overnight sleep studies and CPAP/BiPAP titrations in a hospital-based sleep center, utilizing Epic and MyChart for patient charting, order entry, and clinical documentation.
• Conduct diagnostic PSG, split-night studies, MSLT, and MWT according to AASM standards, ensuring accurate data capture for physician interpretation.
• Apply electrodes using 10/20 system for EEG, EOG, EMG, and respiratory monitoring, maintaining strict adherence to clinical protocols.
• Manually score sleep studies and prepare preliminary reports, evaluating data for accuracy and clinical relevance.
• Monitor patients in real-time for clinical events and maintain emergency protocols, demonstrating strong clinical workflow knowledge.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary neurodiagnostic and respiratory teams to ensure continuity of care and accurate documentation.
• Current clinical hours toward RPSGT registry eligibility.

Ambulatory EEG Technician at Synergy (2026-02 – Present)

• Travel to patient locations to set up ambulatory EEGs and perform follow-up disconnections after study completion, ensuring accurate data collection in home and outpatient settings.
• Perform full-montage ambulatory EEG hookups, instructing patients and caregivers on study duration, event button usage, and diary logs.
• Troubleshoot electrode integrity and signal quality remotely and on-site, applying clinical problem-solving to maintain data integrity.
• Ensure HIPAA compliance during all patient interactions and transport of sensitive data, maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
• Current clinical hours toward RPSGT registry eligibility.

Polysomnographic Technician at United Sleep Diagnostics (2010-01 – 2016-12)

• Performed comprehensive sleep diagnostics in both hospital-based and private sleep laboratories, utilizing Epic and MyChart for patient records, documentation, and clinical workflow management.
• Conducted overnight PSG, split nights, MSLT, and MWT in a clinical lab setting, adhering to AASM guidelines and clinical protocols.
• Applied sensors and electrodes using 10/20 measurement for EEG, EOG, EMG, and respiratory monitoring.
• Performed CPAP/BiPAP titrations to therapeutic levels following AASM guidelines, ensuring accurate and realistic patient outcomes.
• Manually scored sleep studies according to AASM standards and prepared preliminary reports, demonstrating strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Monitored patients for clinical events, maintained safety protocols, and documented in real-time using EHR systems.
• Collaborated with daytime neurodiagnostic (NLT) teams for patient handoffs and continuity of care.
• Ensured strict HIPAA compliance in all documentation and patient interactions.

Laboratory Generalist at Antech Diagnostics (2024-09 – 2025-05)

• Executed precise diagnostic procedures in a high-volume laboratory environment, following detailed protocols to ensure accurate and reliable diagnostic results.
• Maintained thorough documentation and adhered to regulatory and quality standards, ensuring compliance with clinical workflow requirements.

Laboratory Accessioner/Microbiology Assistant at Labcorp (2021-02 – 2022-08)

• Processed sensitive patient data with emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance, ensuring proper documentation and data integrity.
• Supported clinical workflows by preparing specimens and maintaining accurate records for laboratory testing.

Master of Arts in Sociology – American Public University (2027-05)

Bachelor in Biology – Metropolitan State University Denver (2025-05)