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Irisbelle Ramirez

Summary

Bilingual (Spanish/English) healthcare professional with over ten years of experience in diverse healthcare organizations, specializing in advanced therapeutic treatments. Adept at developing detailed care plans and coordinating patient care through interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in addressing physical, psychosocial, developmental, and educational aspects of nursing care for donors, patients, and families.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Apheresis Nurse

Vitalant
10.2020 - Current
  • Collaborate closely with the NMDP coordinator to promptly manage workup requests and schedule donors.
  • Thoroughly review donor documents for eligibility, facilitating the medical director's review and approval.
  • Maintain constant vigilance during donor procedures, providing immediate interventions for adverse reactions.
  • Strictly adhere to NMDP and Vitalant policies, implementing evidence-based nursing protocols for enhanced patient care.
  • Ensure accurate labeling and verification of collected products, coordinating with couriers for timely transfer.
  • Input relevant information into NMDP forms promptly and accurately, maintaining meticulous records.
  • Conduct various Apheresis procedures with precision, following established protocols.
  • Prioritize patient comfort and safety, communicating effectively and implementing best practices.

Float Nurse

University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
01.2018 - 06.2023
  • Provide direct care and update individualized plans based on ongoing assessments.
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team, prioritize needs, and respond to changes.
  • Delegate tasks as per nursing regulations, offering support and feedback.
  • Advocate for patients, families, and others to ensure their needs are met.
  • Support various departments as a Float Nurse, enhancing collaboration.
  • Work with teams for optimal outcomes, delivering quality care in diverse settings.
  • Collaborate on discharge planning to reduce readmissions.

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2018
  • Work with diverse populations, conducting physical exams and health histories.
  • Provide health promotion, counseling, education, medication administration, wound care, and personalized interventions.
  • Interpret patient data, make critical decisions, and coordinate care with healthcare professionals.
  • Direct and supervise healthcare personnel, ensuring quality care delivery.
  • Conduct research to improve practice and patient outcomes, analyze symptoms, and take necessary actions for recovery.
  • Serve as a preceptor and resource for nursing staff, support staff, and students.

Patient Care Tech II

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2007 - 11.2012
  • Managed uncooperative patients, administering vital checks, nutrition, grooming, and specimen collection.
  • Recorded intake/output and conducted lab tests, blood cultures, vital signs, and EKGs.
  • Applied expertise in handling patients with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer's.
  • Removed IVs and Foley catheters as necessary.
  • Streamlined patient-provider communication, ensuring prompt responses to inquiries and concerns.


Research Tech III

Rush University Medical Center
06.2009 - 09.2011

Phlebotomist

Life Source Blood Services
08.2004 - 09.2007

Education

National Marrow Donor Program
09.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
12.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL
05.2014

Skills

  • Medication and IV administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Clinical judgment
  • Coordinating referrals
  • Forms net use
  • Paperwork Processing
  • Medical Terminology

Certification

  • American heart association

AED & CPR Certification, 03/2025


  • American Heart Association
    Advance Cardiac Life Support, 03/2025

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Apheresis Nurse

Vitalant
10.2020 - Current

Float Nurse

University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
01.2018 - 06.2023

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
08.2015 - 01.2018

Research Tech III

Rush University Medical Center
06.2009 - 09.2011

Patient Care Tech II

Loyola University Medical Center
09.2007 - 11.2012

Phlebotomist

Life Source Blood Services
08.2004 - 09.2007

National Marrow Donor Program

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Associate of Science - Nursing

City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College

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