Heather Harris
MARIETTA,Georgia
Summary
Experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in neonatal and pediatric respiratory care. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams, administer effective therapies, and educate patients on respiratory health management, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta, GA
07.2005 - 10.2025
- Administered respiratory therapies and treatments in accordance with established protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on respiratory health management techniques.
- Attending high risk deliveries and following NRP guidelines to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
- Adjusted ventilator settings based on continuous assessment of blood gas analysis results improving overall ventilation efficacy for critically ill patients.
- Specializing in caring for premature and critically ill newborns with breathing disorders.
Education
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Coosa Valley Technical College
Rome, GA06-2005
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Endotracheal intubation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Ethics and professionalism
- Nitric oxide therapy
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Neonatal intensive care
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Ventilator management
Certification
- RRT-NPS - Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist
Timeline
Registered Respiratory Therapist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
07.2005 - 10.2025
Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Coosa Valley Technical College