Kellen Wilkerson BSRT, RRT, RCP
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Credentials
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
NBRCJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
American Heart AssociationMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support
American Heart AssociationMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart AssociationMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
American Heart AssociationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Respiratory Care Practitioner
NCBRCMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Maryland Board of PhysiciansMay, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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OrganOx
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United Kingdom
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Specialist
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Atrium Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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ECMO Specialist
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May 2017 - Present
Operates extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) equipment and performs ECMO therapy according to physician orders, provides care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation and evaluation in accordance with facility and department policies, procedures, and/or protocols under the supervision of the ECMO team manager. Sets up and primes ECMO circuits; initiates and maintains extra-corporeal life support according to protocols. Assists with logistics of cannulation, decannulation, and in-house transport of patients on ECMO. Monitors pump functioning throughout patient therapy and maintains pump integrity; monitors circuit volume and administers products, medications and/or volumes as ordered; monitors anti-coagulation, electrolyte acid-base balance and blood gas composition volumes and adjusts ECMO circuit to maintain physician orders. Provides CRRT in the neonatal and pediatric populations. Will assist with provision of CRRT in adult cardiac patients on ECMO as requested. Show less
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Cardiac Clinical Specialist
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Dec 2016 - May 2017
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Respiratory Therapist
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Aug 2015 - Jun 2016
Under general supervision, set up, operate and maintain oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment and mechanical ventilation equipment in order to administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Assist clinical technical staff in resolving clinical problems. Perform all duties that are required of a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Acts as a preceptor to new employees and students. Orient and train nursing and physician staff in the cardiopulmonary care and management of the adult patient. When available, assists in extra facility transports (ground and air) of patients requiring inhaled nitric oxide. Other duties as specified. Show less
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Villedge Wood Fire Kitchen & Bar
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Greenville, North Carolina Area
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Bartender/Server
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Dec 2013 - Jun 2015
Responsibilities: Prepare and serve drinks to patrons following regular recipes. Anticipate guests’ needs to decide if additional service is needed. Train all new employees. Collect money and give change for drink / meals / services. Responsibilities: Prepare and serve drinks to patrons following regular recipes. Anticipate guests’ needs to decide if additional service is needed. Train all new employees. Collect money and give change for drink / meals / services.
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fiamma
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Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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Server/Bartender
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Dec 2010 - Dec 2012
Responsibilities: Management of liquor order and delivery. Establish phone and internet services. Create appointments for future services. Prepare and serve drinks to patrons following regular recipes. Anticipate guests’ needs to decide if additional service is needed. Train all new employees. Collect money and give change for drink / meals / services. Responsibilities: Management of liquor order and delivery. Establish phone and internet services. Create appointments for future services. Prepare and serve drinks to patrons following regular recipes. Anticipate guests’ needs to decide if additional service is needed. Train all new employees. Collect money and give change for drink / meals / services.
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Education
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.Sc.), Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist -
Pitt Community College
Associate's Degree, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist -
Central Piedmont Community College
General Studies