Kayla Howell
Ocala
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Managed ventilator operations for optimal respiratory support.
- Oversaw respiratory equipment for both noninvasive and invasive procedures.
- Delivered pulmonary treatments in Pediatric ICU setting.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers.
- Performed tracheostomy care to maintain airway patency.
- Utilized EMR systems for accurate patient documentation and monitoring.
Medical Assistant
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2023
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL2023
1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Medical Assisting
Marion Technical College
Ocala, FL06.2017
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Vanguard High Scool
Ocala, FL06.2013
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- RMA, AMT, 2017-06
- Paraprofessional, ETS, 2011-04
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Medical Assistant
UF Health Shands Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2023
1 Year of College or a Technical or Vocational School - Medical Assisting
Marion Technical College
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Vanguard High Scool
Associate of Science - Respiratory
Santa Fe College