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Bouchra EL Farouki

Des Plaines

Summary

Compassionate LPN with high experience in memory care having patient, skilled in dementia care. strong communication and behavioral management . ability to manage agitation, wandering, and emotional distress. collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide holistic care, ensuring safety, structure, and dignity for residents. Crisis management, advocacy, and continuous learning are my top priorities to enhancing quality of life for memory-impaired patients .Nursing Supervisor with extensive experience at Whitehall Nursing Home, adept at optimizing workflows and enhancing patient care standards. Skilled in geriatric care and medication management, I advocate for patients while fostering a supportive environment for staff. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and implement effective care plans, ensuring high-quality outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Nurse

Mountprospect Seniorliving
12.2023 - Current

provide specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive impairments.

  • Remained calm during high-stress, difficult situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • provide compassionate, person-centered care, ensuring residents feel safe and valued.
  • provide Consistent care and help reduce anxiety and confusion for memory care residents.
  • Maintain familiar routines, incorporating residents past interests and life experiences to enhance engagement.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes as needed.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper patient management, safe medication use, and disease management.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • provide education on disease progression and coping strategies, offering emotional support along the journey.
  • Administered medications via oral, topical ,inhalation and monitored responses. track vital signs and changes in weights .

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Whitehall Nursing Home
01.2018 - 02.2024
  • Proven ability to oversee nursing staff, optimize workflows, and ensure high-quality patient outcomes. Skilled in staff training, policy enforcement, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance care standards
  • Passionate about patient advocacy and fostering a supportive work environment for healthcare teams.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
  • Manage patient concerns, resolve conflicts, and support families in navigating care options

Nurse

Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2015 - 11.2018
  • Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.

Education

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Herzing University
Kenosha, WI
12-2025

LPN - Nursing

International Carrier Institut
Lincolnwood, IL
07-2014

High School Diploma -

SYBA
Morocco
06-2004

Skills

  • Geriatric care
  • Direct nursing care
  • Understands the progression of memory-related disorders and their impact on patients
  • Implements behavior management strategies to handle agitation, wandering, and aggression
  • Promote non pharmacologic interventions, such as music therapy and sensory activities
  • End-of-life care
  • Diabetes ,COPD ,and asthma management
  • Wound management
  • HIPAA protocol adherence
  • Patient care
  • Care plan implementation
  • Medication
  • Health promotion and Patient care
  • Medical chart management

Timeline

Nurse

Mountprospect Seniorliving
12.2023 - Current

LPN Nursing Supervisor

Whitehall Nursing Home
01.2018 - 02.2024

Nurse

Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2015 - 11.2018

Bachelor in Nursing - Nursing

Herzing University

LPN - Nursing

International Carrier Institut

High School Diploma -

SYBA
Bouchra EL Farouki