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Pamela "Diane" Crow Amerson

Sylacauga,Al

Summary

Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. Organized and motivated employee, eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Skilled in working under pressure, and adapting to new situations, and challenges. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual, with a team-oriented mentality.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

Coosa Valley Medical Center
Sylacauga, Alabama
04.2009 - Current
  • Staff Therapist: Responsible for all areas of the hospital, ICU, MedSurg, Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery, Labor and Delivery, TCU, Nursing Home, ER, Outpatient, Surgery, Recovery Room, and Cath Lab. Work with ventilators, ABGs, BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments, tracheostomies, EKGs, codes, and any other responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist. Worked with all age groups of patients. Served as a supervisor for three years.

Respiratory Therapist

Jackson Memorial Hospital
Montgomery, AL
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Staff Therapist: Responsible for all areas of the hospital, ICU, MedSurg, Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery, Labor and Delivery, ER and Outpatient. Work with ventilators, ABGs, BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments, tracheostomies, EKGs, codes, and any other responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist. Worked with all age groups of patients.

Respiratory Therapist

Russell Medical Center
Alexander City, Alabama
11.2009 - 01.2011
  • Staff Therapist: Responsible for all areas of the hospital, ICU, MedSurg, Step Down, Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery, Labor and Delivery, ER, Outpatient, Surgery, Recovery Room, and Cath Lab. Work with ventilators, ABGs, BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments, tracheostomies, EKGs, codes, and any other responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist. Worked with all age groups of patients.

Respiratory Therapist

North East Alabama Regional Medical Center
Anniston, Alabama
05.2005 - 04.2009
  • Staff Therapist: Responsible for all areas of the hospital, including ICU, MedSurg, Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery, Labor and Delivery, ER, Outpatient, Surgery, Recovery Room, and Cath Lab. Work with ventilators, ABGs, BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments, tracheostomies, EKGs, codes, and any other responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist. Worked with all age groups of patients.

Respiratory Therapist

Noland Health Services Inc.
Anniston , AL
05.2005 - 11.2008
  • Staff Therapist: Responsible for all respiratory needs of each patient admitted to Long Term. Managed Ventilators, which included, but was not limited to: ventilator checks, equipment changes, ventilator weaning and trial weaning, setting changes, documentation, and family teaching. Responsible for all trach patients, cleaning and changing trachs, downsizing trachs, speaking value trials, and family teaching. Responsible for all suctioning needed by patients. Worked with all types of ventilators, BiPAPs, CPAPs, breathing treatment, and trachs. Was also responsible for all family teaching and preparing for home discharge concerning respiratory therapy needs.

Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

Citizens Baptist Medical Center
Talladega, AL
07.2003 - 05.2005
  • Responsibilities: Supervisor, Diagnostic Technician, worked with a staff of 15 therapists, was responsible for all EEGs, Holter Monitors, PFTs, NCVs, EMGs, Stress Testing, Event Monitors, Staffing, Bookkeeping, Budget, ABG Lab, Record Keeping, and also worked as a staff therapist when needed.

Cardiopulmonary& Neurology Department Director

St Clair Regional Hospital
Pell City, AL
12.1999 - 07.2003
  • Responsibilities: Director of the CPN Department, worked with a staff of 12 therapists, was responsible for all EEGs, Holter Monitors, PFTs, NCVs, and EMGs, Stress Testing, Event Monitors, Blood Gases, Apnea Monitors, Joint Commission and Blood Gas Lab Accreditations, Maintenance and PMs on all equipment, wrote and revised policies and procedures for the CPN department. Worked with out patient cardiac rehab, maintained all supplies and equipment, department budget, staffing, continuing education for staff and nursing staff concerning CPN procedures.

Respiratory Therapist

Talladega Health And Rehab
Talladega, Alabama
03.1991 - 12.1998
  • Respiratory Therapist for Talladega Health Care and Rehab, Talladega, Alabama; Capital Hill Nursing Home, Montgomery, Alabama; and Ingram Manor Nursing Home, Pell City, Alabama. As a staff therapist, I was responsible for all areas of the nursing home. Worked with BiPAPs, CPAPs, breathing treatments, and staffing for all facilities.

Respiratory Therapist

North East Regional Medical Center
Anniston, Alabama
07.1988 - 03.1991
  • Staff Therapist: Responsible for all areas of the hospital, including ICU, MedSurg, Step Down, Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery, Labor and Delivery, ER, Outpatient, Surgery, Recovery Room, and Cath Lab. Work with ventilators, ABGs, BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments, tracheostomies, EKGs, codes, and any other responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist. Worked with all age groups of patients.

Respiratory Therapist

Citizens Hospital
Talladega, Alabama
05.1986 - 07.1988
  • Staff Therapist: Responsible for all areas of the hospital, including ICU, MedSurg, Step Down, Pediatrics, Newborn Nursery, Labor and Delivery, ER, Outpatient, Surgery, Recovery Room, and Cath Lab. Work with ventilators, ABGs, BiPAP, CPAP, breathing treatments, tracheostomies, EKGs, codes, and any other responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist. Worked with all age groups of patients.

Manager

Jacks Hamburgers
Talladega, Alabama
06.1983 - 05.1986
  • Was responsible for a staff of 25-35 employees. I
  • Conducted performance reviews for team members.
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

University of Mississippi
Mississippi
03-1992

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School
Lincoln, Alabama
05-1982

Some College (No Degree) -

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Skills

  • Ventilator management
  • Clinical documentation
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Training and development
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education
  • Healthcare compliance
  • Time management
  • Problem solving
  • Written communication
  • Recordkeeping
  • Quality assurance
  • Calm under pressure
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Team collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Data analysis
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-directed
  • Emergency response
  • Airway management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • PPE use
  • Multitasking
  • PPE compliance
  • [Equipment] operation
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • ABG analysis
  • Staff training
  • Policy development
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Medical record documentation
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Airway clearance techniques
  • Quality improvement
  • Pediatric respiratory care
  • Reliability
  • Patient education and counseling
  • HIPAA guidelines
  • Manage records
  • Inventory and restocking
  • Pediatric basic trauma life support (PBTLS)
  • Emergency readiness
  • Self motivation
  • Decision-making
  • Patient safety

Certification

  • Alabama State Board of Respiratory Care License number 221
  • National Board for Respiratory Care Date Credentialed 11/13/1993
  • ACLS Certified Date Credentialed 6/4/2024
  • BLS Certified Date Credentialed 7/2/2024

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Respiratory Therapist

Jackson Memorial Hospital
01.2017 - 02.2020

Respiratory Therapist

Russell Medical Center
11.2009 - 01.2011

Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

Coosa Valley Medical Center
04.2009 - Current

Respiratory Therapist

Noland Health Services Inc.
05.2005 - 11.2008

Respiratory Therapist

North East Alabama Regional Medical Center
05.2005 - 04.2009

Respiratory Therapist/Supervisor

Citizens Baptist Medical Center
07.2003 - 05.2005

Cardiopulmonary& Neurology Department Director

St Clair Regional Hospital
12.1999 - 07.2003

Respiratory Therapist

Talladega Health And Rehab
03.1991 - 12.1998

Respiratory Therapist

North East Regional Medical Center
07.1988 - 03.1991

Respiratory Therapist

Citizens Hospital
05.1986 - 07.1988

Manager

Jacks Hamburgers
06.1983 - 05.1986

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

University of Mississippi

High School Diploma -

Lincoln High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Jacksonville State University

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