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Yolanda Ledezma

Yolanda Ledezma

BROOKFIELD,IL

Summary

Dynamic Respiratory Therapist with extensive experience at Bria Health Services, excelling in ventilator management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective airway management and comprehensive care plans. Skilled in blood gas analysis and fostering strong relationships with healthcare teams to ensure optimal respiratory care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff RRT

Generations at Oakton
Des Plaines, IL
02.2025 - Current
  • Conducted tracheostomy care according to accepted standards of practice.
  • Provided respiratory care services in accordance with physician orders and established standards of care.
  • Administered aerosolized medication using nebulizers and inhalers per protocol guidelines.
  • Reviewed medical histories and current medications prior to initiating treatment plan.
  • Provided airway clearance techniques such as percussion, postural drainage, incentive spirometry, CPAP, BiPAP.
  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including physical and psychosocial aspects, to create individualized treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and their families on proper use of equipment and medications.

Staff RRT

Bria heath center
Elmwood Park, IL
11.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure best practices in patient care.
  • Promoted positive customer relations by responding promptly to requests from staff members.
  • Monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation levels and pulmonary function tests results.
  • Responded to emergency code calls within the hospital setting.
  • Administered aerosolized medication using nebulizers and inhalers per protocol guidelines.
  • Performed comprehensive patient assessments, including physical and psychosocial aspects, to create individualized treatment plans.

RRT

Mercy General Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2024
  • Evaluated patient response to respiratory treatments and revised care plans accordingly.
  • Delivered treatment for patients experiencing chronic and acute respiratory illnesses by conducting assessments and providing diagnoses.
  • Maintained proper oxygen titration levels of patients receiving ventilator support.
  • Managed and operated mechanical ventilators to deliver airway management.
  • Monitored patient's physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
  • Provided antibiotics, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
  • Coordinated with physicians and other care team members on care and treatments.
  • Aided physicians with various procedures such as bronchoscopies, ventilator management, and intubations.
  • Verified proper set-up of ventilators for both adult and pediatric patients.
  • Established respiratory care plans for patients suffering from cystic fibrosis, asthma and spontaneous pneumothoraxes.
  • Worked with patients to administer aerosolized respiratory medications and chest percussion treatments to improve breathing.
  • Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function.
  • Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

St. Augustine College
Chicago, IL
12-2022

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Infection control practices
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Ventilator management
  • First aid and CPR
  • Airway management
  • Emergency medical care
  • Blood gas analysis
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Patient care
  • Relationship building

Certification

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (NRP) - American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) - American Heart Association.
  • Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner –Illinois Health Department or equivalent state licensing body. (RCP)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) - American Heart Association.

Languages

5,3

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Staff RRT

Generations at Oakton
02.2025 - Current

Staff RRT

Bria heath center
11.2024 - Current

RRT

Mercy General Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

St. Augustine College

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