Debra Morris
Batavia,OH
Summary
Seasoned Respiratory Therapist with 13 years of experience in critical healthcare settings. Skillful in completing patient assessments, blood gas analysis and interpretation and airway management. Successful at implementing best practices to continuously advance respiratory therapy outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing patient needs and goals.
- Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
Respiratory Therapist
Bon Secours Mercy Health Anderson
05.2015 - Current
- Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
- Provided emergency response assistance in cases of respiratory distress or failure as part of a rapid response team.
- Assessed, diagnosed, and treated breathing issues.
- Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
Education
MHA - Health Administration
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cincinnati, OH04.2017
Skills
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory care protocols
- Bronchial hygiene techniques
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Medical record documentation
Certification
- Adult Critical Care Specialist, 10/01/14, Present
- National Board of Respiratory Care Credential RRT-ACCS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 11/01/15, Present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 05/01/17, Present
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 07/01/11, Present
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 05/01/11, Present
Credentials
MHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Select Speciality Hospital
05.2019 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Bon Secours Mercy Health Anderson
05.2015 - Current
- Adult Critical Care Specialist, 10/01/14, Present
- National Board of Respiratory Care Credential RRT-ACCS
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, 11/01/15, Present
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 05/01/17, Present
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 07/01/11, Present
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, 05/01/11, Present
MHA - Health Administration
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
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