Denise Ramirez
Elgin
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in endoscopy, outpatient procedures, home health, urgent care, ICU, and long-term care. Skilled in conscious sedation, pre-operative and post-operative care, IV therapy, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-acuity environments while maintaining patient safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional quality of care. Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Elgin Endoscopy Center
Elgin
01.2021 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care during endoscopic procedures, including monitoring patients receiving conscious and moderate sedation in collaboration with anesthesia providers.
- Perform pre-operative assessments, verify medical history, obtain consents, and initiate IV access.
- Assist anesthesiologists with medication administration per physician orders and facility protocols.
- Monitor vital signs, airway status, and patient response throughout procedures and recovery.
- Provide post-anesthesia care, ensuring patient stability and safe discharge.
- Cross-trained to perform endoscopy technician duties, assisting with colonoscopy and upper endoscopy procedures, including equipment setup, scope handling, and procedural support.
- Train and precept new nursing staff, promoting adherence to clinical standards and workflow efficiency.
- Create and maintain crash cart logs, ensuring emergency readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Document patient care, procedural findings, and outcomes accurately using EMR systems.
- Maintain strict adherence to infection control, patient safety, and quality improvement standards.
Home Health Registered Nurse
Home Life Health Care
Hoffman Estates, IL
03.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered skilled nursing care in the home setting according to individualized care plans.
- Managed patients with chronic and acute conditions including cardiac disease, diabetes, post-operative care, and enteral feeding.
- Performed IV infusions (antibiotics, IVIG, Remicade) and vascular access management.
- Performed peripheral and PICC line lab draws. Delivered specimens to laboratories for analysis.
- Initiated and discontinued peripheral IVs; removed PICC lines per physician orders.
- Provided wound care, including wound vac management.
- Conducted patient and caregiver education to support independence and disease management.
- Completed comprehensive documentation and communicated changes in patient condition to providers.
Registered Nurse Immediate Care
Advocate Medical Group
West Dundee, IL
10.2019 - 01.2021
- Provided nursing care in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
- Conducted patient triage, vital signs, EKGs, respiratory treatments, and medication administration.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens and assisted with diagnostic testing.
- Assisted providers with wound repairs and minor procedures.
- Performed point-of-care testing (flu, strep, mono, glucose, urine pregnancy, COVID-19).
- Served as charge nurse, delegating tasks and supporting staff scheduling.
- Ensured efficient patient flow while maintaining high standards of care.
LPN - RN
Marklund Wasmond Center
Elgin, IL
07.2012 - 01.2020
- Provided nursing care to residents with complex medical needs including tracheostomies, ventilators, g-tubes, seizure disorders, and colostomies.
- Administered medications via multiple routes including PO, IM, IV, sub-Q, topical, transdermal, and enteral.
- Performed respiratory treatments, trach care, suctioning, catheter care, and irrigations.
- Supervised nursing assistants and delegated daily care responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation and updated care plans per physician orders.
Registered Nurse School Nurse
District U-46
Elgin, IL
03.2018 - 10.2019
Registered Nurse ICU
Alexian Brothers Hospital
Elk Grove Village, IL
10.2018 - 02.2019
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ambria College of Nursing
Hoffman Estates, IL05-2017
Skills
- IV Therapy
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- EMR documentation and charting (EPIC, Cerner, AXXESS, Alexicare, GMed)
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Phlebotomy
- Crash cart readiness
- Conscious sedation
- Infection control
- Time Management
- Peripheral IV & PICC line care
- Wound Care
- Patient education and counseling
- Strong clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Staff training
- Emergency Response
- Quality & Safety Compliance
- Care Coordination
Certification
- ACLS
- BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Registered Nurse
Home Life Health Care
03.2023 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse
Elgin Endoscopy Center
01.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse Immediate Care
Advocate Medical Group
10.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse ICU
Alexian Brothers Hospital
10.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse School Nurse
District U-46
03.2018 - 10.2019
LPN - RN
Marklund Wasmond Center
07.2012 - 01.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Ambria College of Nursing