Debra Johnson

Debra Johnson, PhD, RN, serves as the Clinical Operations Director for Perioperative Services at Duke Regional Hospital since March 2020. With extensive experience in surgical services, Debra oversees operations at St. Joseph's/Candler and has held director roles at Sisters of Charity - Providence Hospitals, Northside Hospital, and Raleigh General Hospital, managing large teams and substantial budgets. An entrepreneur, Debra founded Leaders in the Surgical Nursing Operations Profession and has a solid educational background, holding a PhD in Business Administration and Management from Capella University and multiple nursing qualifications from esteemed institutions. Notable skills include quality improvement, leadership development, and operational management in complex surgical environments.