Amanda Threatt
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse and Registered Respiratory Therapist with a strong leadership and critical care background in Level I Trauma ICU, Level III NICU, LTACH, and rehabilitation settings. Brings over four years of respiratory therapy experience and nearly two years of nursing experience, supported by a foundation as a CNA/PCT/Telemetry Technician. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), with proven strengths in clinical judgment, staff support, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering safe, evidence-based care in high-acuity environments.
Experienced in coordinating patient care, assisting with clinical operations, supporting staff education, and promoting quality outcomes across multidisciplinary teams. Known for adaptability, strong communication, and maintaining composure in fast-paced settings while fostering a positive patient and staff experience. Passionate about leadership, team development, employee retention, and improving workflow efficiency, with a growing interest in leadership opportunities such as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and clinical management roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living
Homewood, AL
03.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and inform clinical decisions.
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
University of Alabama at Birmingham (STV)
Birmingham, AL
02.2026 - Current
- LDRP
- Provide care for laboring patients from 2-4 patients including continuous fetal monitoring, labor progression assessment, and support during vaginal and cesarean deliveries
- Recognize and respond to obstetric emergencies including fetal distress and postpartum hemorrhage
- Monitored fetal heart rates and maternal vital signs to identify potential complications during labor.
- Administer and titrate medications including oxytocin and magnesium sulfate per protocol
- Educate patients and families on labor progression, delivery expectations, and postpartum care
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during the delivery process, promoting positive birth experiences.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
Birmingham, AL
02.2022 - Current
- LTAC Hospital
- Providing respiratory care for 5-9 patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted arterial blood gas.
Registered Nurse – TBICU
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, AL
01.2025 - 02.2026
- Trauma I Hospital
- Manage 2 critically ill trauma and burn patients requiring complex hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator support
- Using a systematic critical-thinking approach to guide data gathering, assessment, nursing judgment, intervention.
- To delegate, coordinate and manage all aspects of nursing care provided to the patient, their family and our community in a timely and cost-effective manner.
- To deliver patient care in collaboration with the patient, their family and all members of the health care team and with the knowledge of a licensed physician, psychologist, podiatrist, and/or dentist.
Registered Nurse – Neonatal ICU
Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, AL
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Level III NICU
- Managed 2 to 4 babies based on acuity
- Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care.
- Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
- Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
- Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and to perform a variety of tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, AL
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Trauma I Hospital
- To orient patients and family members to surrounding environment, acting as a patient advocate.
- To collect and managed 4 patients assessment data, and notify RN of potential problems.
- To evaluate patient s response to care and report findings to RN, document delivery of patient care
- Effectively respond to emergency situations, demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, meet patient s educational needs
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
Birmingham, AL
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Trauma I Hospital and Level IV NICU
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
- Administered bronchodilators, antibiotics, mucolytics, and anti-inflammatory medications via devices such as hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers, and positive pressure devices.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Provided direct care to treat 8-15 babies acute and chronic respiratory conditions and utilized therapeutic assessments to diagnose long and breathing disorders.
- Participated in adult and newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions.
Respiratory Therapist
Brookwood Medical Center, NICU
Birmingham, AL
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Level III NICU
- Participated newborn resuscitation and applied emergency interventions to restore respiratory functions at deliveries and bedside.
- Monitored 2-8 patients' respiratory status, adjusting treatments based on clinical assessments.
- Attend all high-risk deliveries and c-section and use NRP guidelines to assess babies.
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted arterial blood gas.
- Actively participated in daily physician and patient rounds to maintain continuum of care.
- Set up and monitored mechanical ventilators and handled associated critical care duties.
Nursing Assistant/PCA/Monitor Tech/Material/
Across multiple facilities
Birmingham, AL
12.2015 - 02.2022
- Answering patient lights and performs services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient.
- Maintains unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.
- Continuously observes all monitors assigned and responds to alarms promptly and appropriately.
- Evaluating patient and recommending an appropriate treatment plan
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes of 10 to 15 patients to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2026
Associate of Applied Science - AND
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL08-2024
Cert Practical Nursing - LPN
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05-2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Wallace State Community College
Hanceville, AL05-2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Vincent Middle/High School
Vincent, AL05-2011
Skills
- Fetal monitoring & labor support
- Ventilator monitoring
- Critical care assessment
- IV therapy & medication administration (Oxytocin, Magnesium Sulfate management)
- Patient education & discharge administration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Neonatal stabilization
- Antepartum care
- Obstetric emergency response
- Labor support
- Patient and family advocacy
- Blood draw and sample collection
Certification
- Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- ACLS
- BLS
- CPI
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse – Labor and Delivery
University of Alabama at Birmingham (STV)
02.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse – TBICU
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
01.2025 - 02.2026
Registered Nurse – Neonatal ICU
Grandview Medical Center
09.2024 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
02.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Select Specialty Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Brookwood Medical Center, NICU
06.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Respiratory Therapist
University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital
03.2021 - 11.2022
Nursing Assistant/PCA/Monitor Tech/Material/
Across multiple facilities
12.2015 - 02.2022
Associate of Applied Science - AND
Wallace State Community College
Cert Practical Nursing - LPN
Wallace State Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
Wallace State Community College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Wallace State Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Vincent Middle/High School
Bachelor of Science - BSN
University of Alabama at Birmingham