Advanced Respiratory Therapist ICU & Interventional Pulmonology

ALMA ODONGO, RRT

Raleigh, NC Open to Remote & Hybrid

Phone: 919-***-****

Email: ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience in high-acuity hospital settings, interventional pulmonology, and respiratory diagnostics. Demonstrated expertise in ventilator management, advanced airway procedures, pulmonary function testing, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Highly skilled in clinical decision-making, patient assessment, and protocol-driven care. Seeking advanced respiratory, respiratory telemetry, or clinically integrated remote roles.

ADVANCED RESPIRATORY SKILLS & KEYWORDS

• Advanced Ventilator Management (Invasive & Non-Invasive)

• ICU & Critical Care Respiratory Support

• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFTs)

• Bronchoscopy Support (Endobronchial, Transbronchial, Navigational)

• Advanced Airway Management

• Tracheostomy Care & Decannulation

• Chest Tube Management & Thoracentesis Support

• COPD & Pulmonary Fibrosis Management

• ARDS & Acute Respiratory Failure

• Non-Invasive Ventilation (BiPAP, CPAP, AVAPS, Trilogy)

• Oxygen Delivery Systems & Titration

• Therapeutic Gas Administration

• Pulmonary Diagnostics & Monitoring

• Respiratory Telemetry Concepts

• Epic EMR Documentation

• Evidence-Based Respiratory Care

• Protocol Adherence & Quality Assurance

• Patient Education & Disease Management

• Equipment Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Rapid Response & Emergency Airway Intervention

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC June 2022 – Present

• Deliver advanced respiratory care in ICU and acute care environments

• Assist physicians with bronchoscopy and interventional pulmonology procedures

• Support thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, tracheostomy, valve placement, and tumor debulking

• Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation and weaning strategies

• Administer respiratory medications and therapeutic gases

• Perform detailed patient assessments and document in Epic EMR

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist

Duke Raleigh Hospital – Raleigh, NC January 2025 – Present

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care across acute and critical care settings

• Support pulmonary diagnostics and advanced respiratory interventions

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation

EDUCATION

Associate of Science – Respiratory Therapy

Durham Technical Community College – Durham, NC

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

• BLS

• ACLS

• PALS

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