Heather Devries

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional care across critical care, trauma, emergency, and neonatal environments. Proven ability to manage mechanical ventilation, respond to emergency code situations, and provide collaborative patient-centered care. Strong clinical judgment, a calming bedside manner, and a commitment to excellence in line with Atrium Health's mission of health, hope, and healing—for all.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Wake Forest, NC

(2024-09)

• Provide critical respiratory care in high-acuity ICU environments.
• Manage ventilator settings according to physician orders and clinical assessment.
• Deliver emergency interventions during respiratory and cardiac events.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Novant Health Super Pool - Charlotte, NC

(2017-01)

• Float across multiple hospitals, specializing in COVID-19 and critical care respiratory therapy.
• Administer BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and advanced therapies.
• Mentor new staff and coordinate care with physicians.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Atrium Health High Point - High Point, NC

(2024-04 - 2024-09)

• Manage ventilator-dependent patients in critical care units.
• Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and respond to emergency situations.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - UPMC Presbyterian - Pittsburgh, PA

(2023-09 - 2024-04)

• Served in trauma ICU; proficient in blood gas interpretation and ventilator adjustments.
• Responded to codes and provided emergency airway interventions.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - UNC Morganton - Morganton, NC

(2022-04 - 2023-09)

• Delivered respiratory care in critical and emergency settings.
• Educated patients on therapies and equipment use.

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Atrium Health (Multiple Sites & Free-standing EDs) | CaroMont Regional | Davis Regional | Lake Norman Regional | American Health Services | Carolina Medical Cen

• Participated in high-risk deliveries and neonatal care.
• Assisted in intubations, bronchoscopies, thoracenteses.
• Provided education to patients and families on therapies and home care.
• Helped develop and implement therapist-driven protocols.

Associate of Science - Respiratory Therapy - Community College of Allegheny County

Associate of Applied Science - Health Information Technology - Community College of Allegheny County