Cathy Amanda Hall
Plantation,Fl
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Miramar, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Assist Nurse Practitioners and Neonatologists at deliveries.
- Place newborns on respiratory support along with monitoring and taking them off support.
- Drawing a capillary blood gas on infante
- Assisting neonatologist or nurse practitioners with surfactant administration and intubations.
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to infants.
- Educated parents families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans for optimal infant outcomes.
- Monitored infant progress, adjusting therapies based on clinical assessments and feedback.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Westside Regional Medical Center
Plantation, Florida
11.2012 - Current
- Perform nebulizer and meter dosed inhaler breathing treatments
- Assess patients
- Draw and run arterial blood gases
- Perform Tracheal care
- Manage oxygen care
- Assist in code blues and rapid responses
- Assist with intubations
- Perform extubations
- Manage invasive and non invasive ventilators
- Perform pep and hyperinflation therapy
- Perform all types of suction procedures
- Perform pulmonary function tests
- Work closely with Intensivist, Pulmonologist and Cardiologist
- Demonstrate Compassion and support to patients and families
- Crossed trained and able to perform, electrocardiograms, stress tests, electroencephalograms, 24 hour holter monitors.
- Work in specialized areas such as Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and floor therapy.
- Charting skills with Meditech computer system
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per-Diem)
Memorial Pembroke Hospital
Pembroke Pines, Florida
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Perform nebulizer and meter doses inhaler breathing treatments
- Assess patients
- Draw arterial blood gases
- Tracheostomy care
- Manage oxygen care
- Assist intubation
- Manage ICU patients on ventilators
- Manage airway with non invasive ventilators
- Suction patients of all types and ways of doing so
- Charting skills with Epic computer system
Respiratory Therapist
Broward Health North
Pompano Beach, Florida
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Perform nebulizer, dry powder inhaler and meter dosed Inhaler treatments
- Assess patients
- Manage oxygen care
- Draw and run arterial blood gases
- Perform Tracheal care
- Assist in code blues and rapid responses
- Assist with intubations
- Perform extubations
- Manage invasive and non invasive ventilators
- Perform all types of suction procedures
- Perform pep and hyperinflation therapy
- Work closely with PulmonologistsWork in specialized areas such as Emergency Room (Traumas included), Intensive Care Unit, Post Anesthesia Care Unit and floor therapy.
- Demonstrate compassion and support for patients and families
- Charting skills with Cerner computer system.
Patient Care Associate
Broward Health North
Pompano Beach
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Assessed and recorded vital signs
- Perform blood draws
- Perform electrocardiograms
- Ensured patient rooms were clean and well stocked
- Assisted patients with wheelchair, car, and bed transfers
- Informed nursing team of any irregularities in patient health
- Demonstrated sensitivity and compassion to all patients
- Provided prompt response to patient needs, offering direct assistance or notifying nursing staff
- Bathed, groomed, and massaged patients to encourage proper hygiene
- Adjusted pillows, bedding, and sleep position to ensure patient comfort and well being
- Responded to patient calls for treatment and nourishment.
Patient Care Associate
Broward Health General Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale
06.2008 - 07.2009
- Assessed and recorded vital signs
- Perform blood draws
- Perform electrocardiograms
- Ensured patient rooms were clean and well stocked
- Assisted patients with wheelchair, car, and bed transfers
- Informed nursing team of any irregularities in patient health
- Demonstrated sensitivity and compassion to all patients
- Provided prompt response to patient needs, offering direct assistance or notifying nursing staff
- Bathed, groomed, and massaged patients to encourage proper hygiene
- Adjusted pillows, bedding, and sleep position to ensure patient comfort and well being
- Responded to patient calls for treatment and nourishment
Medical Assistant
Sunrise Medical Group
Sunrise, Florida
04.2006 - 06.2008
- Assessed and recorded vital signs
- Worked hand in hand with the doctors and front desk
- Called prescriptions in
- Ensured patient rooms were clean and well stocked
- Communicated necessary treatment to patients and family members, clearly explaining physician-prescribed aftercare.
- Demonstrated sensitivity and compassion to all patients.
- Handled administrative tasks, including typing, records maintenance, and managing multi-line phone system.
- Maintained sanitary conditions in patient rooms and general work area.
- Answer calls and scheduled appointments
- Signed patients in and out
- Handled co payments and balances
- Opened and closed
Supervisor
Panera Bread
Coral Springs, Florida
06.2003 - 04.2006
- Supervised staff as well as help staff with any questions, concerns and work
- Opened and closed the store
- Counted money before and after shifts
- Helped staff during rush hours
Education
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Miramar, FLBachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
ATI Career Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL04.2012
High School Diploma -
Coral Springs Charter School
Coral Springs, FL06.2004
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Patient care documentation
- Equipment setup
- Caring bedside manner
- Continuous positive airway pressure
- Medication administration
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Patient education
Timeline
NICU Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital Miramar
08.2023 - Current
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per-Diem)
Memorial Pembroke Hospital
06.2019 - 11.2021
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Westside Regional Medical Center
11.2012 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Broward Health North
07.2012 - 04.2013
Patient Care Associate
Broward Health North
06.2009 - 07.2012
Patient Care Associate
Broward Health General Medical Center
06.2008 - 07.2009
Medical Assistant
Sunrise Medical Group
04.2006 - 06.2008
Supervisor
Panera Bread
06.2003 - 04.2006
Certificate - Medical Assistant
Concorde Career College
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy
ATI Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Coral Springs Charter School