IRISH LI DE JESUS
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
ICU Registered Nurse with six years of experience in the Medical/CV ICU at UI Health, skilled in advanced patient assessment, critical care, and pharmacological management. Proficient in EKG interpretation, hemodynamic management, and evidence-based care in high-acuity settings. Experienced in patient and family education, with a focus on safety, quality improvement, and anesthetic support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Medical/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
UI Health
Chicago, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Monitor vital signs, and report changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Administer medications and treatments to critically ill patients in the ICU.
- Utilize advanced medical equipment for patient assessment and monitoring.
- Assist physicians with invasive procedures when necessary.
- Respond quickly to emergent situations involving unstable patients, requiring rapid intervention.
- Identify abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Care for postoperative cardiovascular ICU patients recovering from open-heart surgery.
- Administer and monitor Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) to maintain fluid balance and renal function.
- Perform venipunctures, arterial punctures, and peripheral and ultrasound-guided line insertions.
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
Elmhurst, IL
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Administered dialysis treatments to patients in acute care settings.
- Monitored vital signs during and after dialysis sessions.
- Maintained and operated dialysis equipment according to standards.
- Performed venipuncture procedures prior to initiating dialysis treatments in order to obtain blood samples.
- Implemented protocols related to infection prevention strategies within the departmental guidelines.
- Provided care to acutely ill patients on dialysis treatments in a hospital setting.
- Managed dialysis-related emergencies, including hypotension, electrolyte imbalances, and access issues, ensuring patient stability.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL12.2018
General Studies -
Triton College
River Grove, IL11.2015
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- EKG interpretation
- Critical care techniques
- Care coordination
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Airway management
- Arterial line management
- Swan-ganz catheterization
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Chest tube management
- Ventilator management
- Central line management
- Continuous renal replacement therapy
- Intravenous therapy
- Peripheral intravenous Access
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Quality improvement
- Communication skills
- Resuscitation Techniques
Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society, 2018-2019
Certification
Registered Nurse License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog (Filipino)
Full Professional
Timeline
Medical/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
UI Health
01.2020 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Illinois At Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain University
General Studies -
Triton College