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Ramiro Ledesma

Tinley Park

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared to excel in intensive cardiac care environments. Known for effective patient monitoring and critical intervention, contributing to patient recovery and outcomes. Focuses on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring continuity of care and positive patient outcomes. Recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal therapeutic interventions in high-stress environments. Committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Palos Hospital Northwestern Medicine
02.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced Cardiac ICU setting.
  • Anticipated potential complications in high-risk cardiac patients through vigilant assessment of vital signs trends and EKG changes, initiating prompt interventions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for cardiac patients.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills to operate life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machines.

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted neurological assessments at regular intervals, detecting subtle changes in clinical status that could signal worsening conditions or potential complications.
  • Safely titrated vasoactive medications according to hemodynamic parameters, optimizing blood pressure management for critically ill patients.
  • Advocated for patients'' rights and autonomy, creating an environment of trust and respect that empowered individuals to participate actively in their own healthcare decisions.

ICU Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022
  • Managed critical care patients with complex medical conditions, providing compassionate care and support to families.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and diagnostic tests to promptly identify changes in patient conditions.
  • Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Palos Hospital Northwestern Medicine
01.2020 - 02.2022
  • Demonstrated competency in the administration of various cardiac medications such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, vasopressors, and inotropes for optimal therapeutic effects.
  • Liaised with patients following cardiothoracic surgical procedures, providing support and education on post-surgical care.
  • Participated in code blue situations as an integral member of the resuscitation team, applying advanced life-saving techniques under high-stress scenarios.
  • Provided continuous hemodynamic monitoring for critically ill patients, adjusting treatments accordingly to optimize outcomes.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
  • Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.

Registered Nurse

Vintage Healthcare Services, INC
06.2017 - 12.2018
  • Proficient in working with pediatric and adult patients in the home setting, taking care of tracheostomy, gastrostomy, catheters, wound care, and central lines.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Education

Nursing

Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL
05-2016

Skills

  • Cardiac monitoring
  • ECG interpretation
  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary team
  • Chest tube management
  • Invasive hemodynamic monitoring
  • Discharge planning
  • Central line management
  • Telemetry interpretation
  • Critical care nursing
  • Blood transfusion
  • Ventilator management
  • Defibrillation
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical judgment
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Health promotion
  • Electronic charting
  • Pulmonary assessments
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

Heart Certified- Able to take of open heart patients immediately post-op

Charge Nurse PRN

Certification

  • NIHSS Certified - 3/8/2025-3/18/2027
  • ACLS Provider - 3/2/2024-3/2/2026
  • BLS Provider- 3/2/2024- 3/2/2026

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Palos Hospital Northwestern Medicine
02.2024 - Current

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse

John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
01.2023 - 01.2024

ICU Nurse

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital
02.2022 - 12.2022

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

Palos Hospital Northwestern Medicine
01.2020 - 02.2022

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2020

Registered Nurse

Vintage Healthcare Services, INC
06.2017 - 12.2018

Nursing

Saint Xavier University

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