Lisa Wright, MHA, RRT-NPS

Highlights

• Respiratory Therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in neonatal and pediatric intensive care
• Neonatal Resuscitation, PALS, and BLS instructor for more than a decade
• 15 years in leadership positions at large academic medical centers
• Former adjunct instructor for allied health programs

“I enjoy connecting lay rescuers and clinicians with the tools and resources they need to deliver optimal care to others. Robust training and engaging education are truly the foundations of better patient outcomes.”

– Lisa Wright, MHA, RRT-NPS

Experience

Lisa earned her Bachelor of Arts at the College of William and Mary and a Master of Arts at the University of Kentucky. She then transitioned from the liberal arts to healthcare, graduating from the Respiratory Therapy program at Foothill College in Los Altos Hills, California.

After graduation, Lisa worked at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital as a staff respiratory therapist. She excelled in all areas of the hospital, including the neonatal and pediatric intensive care units. To further her experience, Lisa also participated in ground and air transports for critically ill neonates and pediatric patients.

During her time at Packard, Lisa became a Neonatal Resuscitation instructor. She also taught courses in Cardiopulmonary Anatomy, ECG interpretation, and Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care at Foothill College as an adjunct instructor. After several years as a staff therapist, she was promoted to shift supervisor at Packard.

In 2005, Lisa relocated to Lexington, Kentucky. She began working as a staff therapist at Kentucky Children’s Hospital at the University of Kentucky. She continued to teach remotely for Foothill College and other institutions at this time as well.

In 2010, Lisa transitioned to a role as supervisor of Respiratory Therapy at Kentucky Children’s Hospital. During her time in this role, she became a PALS and BLS instructor and regularly developed and delivered education to respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians, and advanced practice providers.

She completed a master’s degree in Healthcare Administration at Western Kentucky University in 2016.

In 2018, Lisa became a manager for all Respiratory Therapy at the University of Kentucky, retaining involvement in the children’s hospital and expanding her role into the adult units.

Certifications, Licenses, Memberships

• 2018 to present – American College of Healthcare Executive member
• 2016 to 2020 – BLS and PALS Instructor
• 2012 to 2016 – Pediatric Fundamentals of Critical Care Support, Instructor
• 2013 to 2020 – Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)
• 2001 to present – Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor
• 1999 to present – Neonatal Pediatric Specialist Credential (National Board of Respiratory Care)
• 1998 to present – Basic Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, and PALS
• 1998 to present – American Association of Respiratory Care member
• 1998 to present – Registered Respiratory Therapist

Education

College of William and Mary; Williamsburg, Virginia
BA, Classical Studies, 1991

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Kentucky
MA, Classical Languages and Literature, 1993

Foothill College; Los Altos Hills, California
AS, Respiratory Therapy, 1998

Western Kentucky University; Bowling Green, Kentucky
MHA, Healthcare Administration, 2016

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