Lisa Bernard
About Lisa Bernard
Lisa Bernard serves as the Manager on Respiratory Therapy for New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine at Option Care Health, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in respiratory care and healthcare management, she has worked in various roles across multiple organizations since 1987.
Work at Option Care Health
Lisa Bernard has served as the Manager on Respiratory Therapy for New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine at Option Care Health since 2020. In this role, she oversees respiratory therapy services across multiple states, ensuring compliance with legal standards and creating a safe environment for patient care. Her management responsibilities include enhancing service delivery and implementing effective strategies to improve respiratory therapy outcomes.
Current Positions in Healthcare
In addition to her role at Option Care Health, Lisa Bernard is currently employed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at BioScrip, Inc. since 2018. She also works as a Healthcare Specialist at Lincare Holdings, Inc. since 2017. These positions contribute to her extensive experience in the respiratory therapy field, allowing her to apply her skills in various healthcare settings.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Bernard holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Management from Granite State College, which she completed between 2012 and 2014. She also earned an Associate of Science in Respiratory Therapy from North Shore Community College from 1987 to 1989. Her educational background supports her comprehensive understanding of respiratory care and healthcare management.
Background in Respiratory Therapy
Lisa Bernard has a diverse background in respiratory therapy, having worked in various roles since the early 1990s. Her experience includes positions as a Travel Respiratory Therapist at New England Baptist Hospital and Dartmouth-Hitchcock, and as a Director of Respiratory, Radiology, Laboratory & Endoscopy at Kindred Healthcare. She also served as a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor at Apria Healthcare and a Homecare Respiratory Therapist at Keene Medical Products, Inc.
Skills and Proficiencies
Lisa Bernard possesses a comprehensive understanding of respiratory and healthcare software, which enhances her ability to manage respiratory therapy services effectively. She has extensive experience in maintaining and troubleshooting respiratory care equipment, ensuring optimal performance for patient care. Additionally, her excellent communication and interpersonal skills are vital for her role in managing teams across multiple states.