J. SCOTT KIRKPATRICK
Mars Hill
Summary
I currently work on day shift as a staff Respiratory Therapist on the Pediatric/Neonatal Team at Mission Hospital. I act as the Charge Therapist for my shift routinely. I am skilled in caring for critically ill and noncritical patients. I am proficient in management of invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, endotracheal intubation, oxygen therapy, arterial punctures, preforming EKGs and CCHD screenings, and management of asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and many other disease processes. I also have years of adult critical care experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RRT/RCP-Children's Team
Mission Hospital
03.2003 - Current
- Administer care to critically ill patients spanning all age ranges with a broad spectrum of health issues in Pediatrics, Peds ICU, Neonatal ICU, adult step-down, and general floors.
RRT/RCP- Cardiac Services
Mission Hospital
12.1998 - 03.2003
- Administering comprehensive respiratory therapy services to various patients in CVICU, CICU, and Cardiology Stepdown Units.
CRT-general floor care
Mission Hospital
11.1997 - 12.1998
- Deliver general respiratory floor care to diverse patient populations as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2018
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Southwestern Community College
Sylva, North Carolina05.1998
Diploma - High School
Tuscola High School
Waynesville, North Carolina06.1992
Skills
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Airway management
- Non-invasive ventilation
- Tracheostomy care
- Bronchial hygiene
- Endotracheal intubation
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Respiratory medication administration
- Patient education
- Nitric oxide therapy
- High-frequency oscillatory ventilation
- Neonatal intensive care
- Pediatric respiratory care
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Oxygen therapy
- Ventilator management
- Professional bedside manner
Certification
- Currently licensed as a RCP by the North Carolina Respiratory Care Board since 6/02.
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist, August, 2005
- Registered Respiratory Therapist, December, 1998
- Certified Respiratory Technician, November, 1997
- National Board of Respiratory Care Olathe, KS www.nbrc.org
- Current BLS certification through the American Red Cross
- Current PALS certification through the American Red Cross
- Current NRP certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics/American Heart Association
- Previously held ACLS certification through the American Heart Association (1997-2003)
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) since 2004 www.aarc.org
Timeline
RRT/RCP-Children's Team
Mission Hospital
03.2003 - Current
RRT/RCP- Cardiac Services
Mission Hospital
12.1998 - 03.2003
CRT-general floor care
Mission Hospital
11.1997 - 12.1998
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care Technology
Southwestern Community College
Diploma - High School
Tuscola High School
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