Alan Lipski
Long Beach,MS
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 36 years of experience in respiratory therapy, hyperbaric medicine, and patient care, now actively transitioning into cybersecurity. Graduating in May 2025, with a strong focus on building a solid foundation in cybersecurity practices. Eager to secure an entry-level position where I can apply my technical knowledge, enhance my skills through hands-on experience, and pursue industry-recognized certifications to expand my expertise. Committed to combining my strong work ethic with practical learning to contribute effectively to cybersecurity initiatives and safeguard critical systems.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
UHMS Surveyor (Part Time)
Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society
West Palm Beach, FL
01.2023 - Current
- Play an important role in promoting best practices within the hyperbaric community.
- Provide valuable feedback and recommendations to facilities to enhance their services and operations.
- Drive continuous improvement processes to foster a culture of excellence and innovation in the field.
- Contribute to better outcomes for healthcare provides and patients through shared expertise.
Hyperbaric Technologist/Safety Officer/Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
Gulfport, MS
07.1989 - Current
- Operate four monoplace hyperbaric chambers to treat patients with compromised wounds, carbon monoxide poisoning, and decompression illness caused by scuba division accidents or iatrogenic events.
- Serve as Hyperbaric Safety Officer, ensuring compliance with Chapter 14 of the National Fire Protection Agency and Joint Commission Accreditation standards.
- Perform on-call duties as a hyperbaric technologist, treating critical patients in a hyperbaric oxygen environment for various, acute injuries
- Deliver quality care in a safe and compliant working environment
- Shift supervisor, delegating workloads to staff and addressing their needs
- Serve as a first responder to cardiac or respiratory arrests
- Initiate and monitor mechanical ventilation for infant, pediatric, and adult patients
- Deliver aerosolized medications and provide chest physiotherapy to pediatric and adult patients
- Perform arterial blood gas sampling to assess acid-base balance, ventilation, and oxygenation in relation to the patient's respiratory status.
Respiratory Therapist
Univeristy of South Alabama's Medical Center
Mobile, Alabama
08.1988 - 07.1989
- First responder to cardiac or respiratory arrests
- Initate and monitor mechanical ventilation for infant, pediatric, and adult patients
- Deliver aerosolized medications and provide chest physiotherapy to pediatric and adult patients.
- Perform arterial blood gas sampling to assess acid-base balance, ventilation, and oxygenation in relation to the patient's respiratory status.
Sales Associate
Service Merchandise
Gulfport, MS
06.1982 - 07.1986
- Unloading deliveries from trucks
- Checking incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
- Logging inventory in the system
- Organizing products on shelves or pallets for efficient storage
Sales Associate
TG&Y
Long Beach, MS
06.1982 - 07.1984
- Unloading deliveries from trucks
- Checking incoming shipments for accuracy and damage
- Logging inventory in the system
- Organizing products on shelves or pallets for efficient storage
- Handling cash and creditl payments
- Providing accurate change and receipts
- Processing returns, exchanges, and refunds following store policies
Paper Carrier
SunHerald
Biloxi, MS
06.1979 - 09.1983
- Picking up a bundle of newspapers from a distribution center or delivery truck
- Folding newspapers and placing them in protective plastic bags, especially during bad weather
- Organize newspapers in the correct order for efficient delivery
- Addressed delivery issues like missed papers or customer complaints
- Ensured newspapers are placed in appropriate locations, such as mailboxes, doorsteps, or designated delivery tubes
- Delivered papers early in the morning to meet customer expectations
- Collected monthly subscriptions, door-to-door
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-1989
Skills
- Proficient in initiating, weaning, and monitoring mechanical ventilation for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in the NICU, ICU, and burn units
- Experienced first responders to cardiac and respiratory arrests
- Skilled in administering aerosolized medications and performing chest physiotherapy for pediatric and adult patients
- Competent in arterial and capillary blood gas sampling for assessing acid-base balance, ventilation, and oxygenation
- Supervision and safety management experience adhering to NFPA 99, Chapter 14 guidelines
- Certified Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society Surveyor with expertise in PVHO-2 guidelines for hyperbaric chambers
- Leadership in hyperbaric safety protocols and operational compliance
- Completing a BAS in Cybersecurity in May, 2025 with honors
Certification
- Certification in respiratory therapy 1989
- Respiratory therapy license with the state of Mississippi since 1989
- Registered respiratory therapist since 1990
- Certified hyperbaric technologist since 1993
- Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society Member since 1993
- Completed certified technician training at Perry Baromedical in West Palm Beach, focusing on hyperbaric chamber repairs
- Completed hyperbaric facility maintenance / safety director course with International ATMO, Inc in San Antonio, Texas (2015)
- Certified mixed gas scuba diver, completing the Hyperbarics International course in Key Largo, Florida since 2001
Accomplishments
* On call 24/7 for hyperbaric emergencies, every other week (6 months a year), for approximately 33 years.
* Annually complete a minimum of twenty continuing education hours to maintain respiratory and hyperbaric licenses
* Completed hyperbaric facility maintenance / safety director courses in various parts of the country.
* Became a part-time surveyor for the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society.
* Currently graduating with honors towards my BS degree in Cybersecurity
* Paper carrier of the year fot the Mississippi Gulf Coast(~ 1980)
Affiliations
- Certified mixed gas Scuba Diver
- I enjoy exploring the art of cooking
- I like to read. I am always wanting to learn more.
- I enjoy surveying other hyperbaric units throughout the country. Like meeting other people in the process.
Timeline
UHMS Surveyor (Part Time)
Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society
01.2023 - Current
Hyperbaric Technologist/Safety Officer/Respiratory Therapist
Memorial Hospital At Gulfport
07.1989 - Current
Respiratory Therapist
Univeristy of South Alabama's Medical Center
08.1988 - 07.1989
Sales Associate
Service Merchandise
06.1982 - 07.1986
Sales Associate
TG&Y
06.1982 - 07.1984
Paper Carrier
SunHerald
06.1979 - 09.1983
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Cardiopulmonary Science
University of South Alabama
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