Deborah Duncan

Clinical Relations Specialist with extensive expertise in healthcare, dedicated to advancing clinical trial studies and community outreach. Demonstrates strong leadership in team management and excels in business development and marketing, fostering robust relationships with healthcare professionals. Passionate about enhancing patient recruitment and supporting innovative healthcare initiatives, leveraging over a decade of experience to drive meaningful impact.

Clinical Relations Specialist - PPD part of Thermo Fisher Scientific- Synexus Research - Remote

(2022-09)

• Contract and coordinate with physicians and pharmacies to establish clinical partnerships, resulting in measurable improvements in trial participant recruitment.
• Attend trade shows and events to raise awareness and education the public about the importance and benefits of clinical trials.
• Screen and enroll patients into clinical trials.
• Provided ongoing support to clinical partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment on trial objectives, which strengthened trust and collaboration, insure understanding of all clinical protocols for clinical studies.

Account Executive - Amedisys Home Care

(2021-09 - 2022-04)

• Cultivated strong client relationships, leading to repeat business and measurable improvements with case managers and discharge planners.
• Implemented a feedback system to gather client insights, driving continuous improvement and noticeable gains in service quality.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless service execution, fostering a culture of teamwork and shared success.
• Orchestrated client onboarding processes, enhancing communication and ensuring smooth transitions for new accounts.

Staff Respiratory Therapist PRN - AnMed Rehab. (Encompass Hospital) - Anderson, SC

(2021-06 - 2021-09)

• Administered respiratory therapies, enhancing patient recovery rates and improving overall treatment outcomes in a high-pressure environment.
• Monitored and evaluated patient conditions, implementing timely interventions that led to noticeable improvements in respiratory function.
• Maintained accurate patient records and documentation, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and facilitating seamless care transitions.

Community Relations Director - Clemson Heritage - Clemson, SC

(2019-03 - 2021-06)

• Developed community partnerships, enhancing senior care engagement.
• Led tours and sessions, raising awareness and participation.
• Managed contracts, streamlining patient care transitions.
• Built relationships with discharge planners, boosting referrals.
• Utilized social media to expand community outreach.

Sales and Marketing Director - Belvedere Commons - Seneca, SC

(2016-02 - 2019-03)

• Fostered local partnerships, boosting community engagement in senior care planning initiatives.
• Led educational tours, enhancing understanding of assisted living options.
• Managed contracts and paperwork for seamless patient transitions.
• Built strong networks with discharge planners, increasing referral rates.
• Executed social media outreach, raising community awareness and participation.

Sales Director - Enlivant-Keowee Place - Seneca, SC

(2015-04 - 2016-02)

• Built community ties, boosting outreach program visibility and senior care planning awareness.
• Led tours and educational sessions, fostering informed community engagement.
• Managed contracts and paperwork for assisted living and memory care admissions.
• Cultivated discharge planner relationships, increasing referral rates.
• Utilized social media to enhance outreach, significantly raising community participation.

Business Director - Piedmont Hospice - Greer, SC

(2013-07 - 2015-03)

• Developed physician network, boosting patient referrals and enhancing collaboration.
• Collaborated with home health agencies, leading to increased referrals and improved patient care.
• Optimized referral processes through strategic healthcare partnerships, resulting in measurable growth.

Clinical Liaison - Regency Hospital - Greenville, SC

(2013-01 - 2013-08)

• Assessed patient eligibility for acute care placement, enhancing care transitions.
• Built strong networks with discharge planners and case managers, improving referral processes.
• Led community engagement at local events, boosting hospital visibility and outreach.

RT Specialist - Lincare - Seneca, SC

(2011-05 - 2013-06)

• Installed respiratory equipment in homes, ensuring patient understanding and care proficiency. Oxygen concentrators, CPAP and Bilevel.
• Provided ongoing patient support, enhancing user confidence and equipment reliability.
• Educated patients on respiratory care, leading to improved health outcomes and satisfaction.

Sales Director/Respiratory Therapist - Medi Home Care - Seneca, SC

(2005-12 - 2011)

• Directed DME sales, boosting revenue and customer satisfaction significantly.
• Provided respiratory therapy, enhancing patient outcomes with advanced devices, such as oxygen concentrators, CPAPS and bilevel devices.
• Installed and explained respiratory equipment, ensuring patient proficiency.
• Supported patients continuously, increasing equipment reliability and confidence.
• Educated patients on respiratory care, leading to improved health results.

Respiratory Therapist/Sales - Ogles Oxygen

(1991-05 - 2005)

• Led DME sales, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Provided respiratory therapy instruction, improving patient outcomes.
• Installed home respiratory equipment, ensuring user proficiency. Oxygen concentrators, apnea monitors and home ventilators.
• Supported patients, enhancing equipment reliability and confidence.
• Educated on respiratory care, leading to better health outcomes.

2nd Shift Respiratory Supervisor - Oconee Memorial Hospital

(1979 - 2010)

• Led 2nd shift respiratory team, enhancing patient care and staff efficiency.
• Implemented protocols that improved patient recovery times and reduced errors.
• Trained staff in respiratory techniques, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Addressed respiratory emergencies, ensuring prompt and effective responses.
• Contributed to hospital's reputation for quality respiratory care.

Associates - Allied Health Sciences - CA College for Respiratory Care San Diego (1984-01 - 1984-04)