Cathy Lott

Completed pre-employment and employment health and safety requirements as designated by each company contracted.

• Utilized advanced medical equipment to perform diagnostic tests and assist in procedures effectively.
• Documented patient histories, vital signs, and clinical notes in electronic health records accurately.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by adhering to infection control standards consistently.

• Coordinated food distribution efforts, ensuring efficient service to families in need. Organized a bimonthly drive through food bank in conjunction with the Central PA Fresh Express. Helped with the Backpack program weekly during the school year for approximately 1700 school age children in Centre and Clearfield County.
• Trained new volunteers on operational procedures and client interaction protocols.
• Assisted with special events and programs. Headed up a group of volunteers that maintain the landscaping of the large central Park in Philipsburg. Decorates Park for the major seasons.
• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment. Gathers volunteers to assist with varying community projects that are initiated through the Moshannon Valley YMCA.

• Developed and implemented personalized fitness programs for diverse clientele.
• Conducted group fitness classes, ensuring participant engagement and safety.
• Provided one-on-one coaching to enhance individual performance and progress.
• Monitored participants' progress, adjusting workouts to meet evolving fitness goals.

• Administered advanced life support and critical care during air medical and ground transport for both pediatric and adult patients to include trauma, medical, and cardiac conditions. Involved in fixed wing transport domestic and international. Also trained in obstetric and neonatal transfers.
• Trained new flight nurses on protocols and emergency procedures. Working Base Site Manager for 6 years responsible scheduling, payroll, yearly evaluations, staffing, frequent company updates and disciplinary measures if required.
• Coordinated inter-facility transfers while maintaining patient stability and comfort.
• Planned, organized and positioned equipment and supplies for use in emergency conditions before, during and after transport.
• Supervised enplaning, securing and deplaning of patients and liaised between medical and operational aircrews and support personnel to facilitate multidisciplinary care.
• Exercised sound decision-making abilities when faced with complex or rapidly changing situations involving critically ill or injured patients.
• Ensured comprehensive documentation of patient interactions, treatments, assessments, and outcomes for accurate recordkeeping and continuity of care.
• Assessed for and detected changes in status of patients and demonstrated proactive approach to solving patient problems.
• Administered advanced life support and critical care during air medical transport.
• Directed rapid response initiatives in high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Maintained flight medicine knowledge base by attending mandatory meetings, performing chart and equipment reviews, skills labs and clinical rotations and participating in continuing education sessions for care and transport of critically ill and injured patients. These skills included transport of patients on ventilators, IABP, LVAD, BiVAD, multiple medication pumps, Isolette, chest tubes, ICP lines, Central lines/- Swan Ganz monitoring.
• Maintained ACLS provider/instructor, PALS provider/instructor, NRP, NIHSS certification, FEMA certification, CFRN, CEN, CCRN, PHRN while employed. Does maintain BLS certification. Implemented quality assurance measures to enhance safety standards.
• Promoted collaboration among medical team members through effective communication strategies during challenging cases.
• Facilitated teamwork among crew members through clear communication channels and mutual respect for individual roles and responsibilities.
• Administered critical care interventions during air transport for patients with complex medical conditions.

• Administered emergency care to patients in critical conditions, ensuring timely interventions and support as a staff and Charge nurse. Worked 2 years on a medical surgical floor prior to starting in the Emergency Department. When starting as a flightnurse, went from full time status to casual for 6 years in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient treatment plans and improve outcomes. When aeromedical transport was not available due to weather, ground transported medical, trauma, and cardiac ,pediatric and adult patients as the primary care giver under the protocols of the Emergency MD during the transport.
• Conducted thorough assessments to determine patient needs and prioritize interventions effectively.
• Monitored vital signs and performed diagnostic tests to provide accurate clinical information for decision-making.
• Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, fostering understanding of health management strategies.
• Trained new nursing staff on emergency protocols, enhancing team efficiency and patient safety practices.
• Implemented quality improvement initiatives that streamlined operations and reduced wait times in the ER.
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Assisted physicians during invasive procedures such as central line insertions or intubations, ensuring safe and accurate completion of tasks.
• Streamlined emergency room operations by efficiently triaging patients according to the severity of their condition.
• Facilitated clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues, fostering a positive environment in a fast-paced setting.
• Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
• Deescalated tense situations involving agitated patients or family members through active listening skills and empathetic responses.
• Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations, helping them cope more effectively with difficult circumstances.
• Prevented medication errors by diligently verifying drug orders against patient records before administering treatments.