Summary
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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Fatimazahara Benkirane

Bolingbrook

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Ciel Assisted Living, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to build strong patient relationships while ensuring safety and comfort. Recognized for exceptional communication and compassion, effectively supporting patients' independence and well-being through attentive care and meticulous record-keeping.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA/Caregiver

Ciel assisted living facility
Plainfield
01.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated total patient care, ensuring the full safety and comfort of patients at all times.
  • Observed and charted patient conditions, monitored vital signs, and recorded data.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients in properly performing range-of-motion activities.
  • Documented fluid intake, output, drainage, and patient weight on a daily basis.
  • Ensured compliance with nursing protocols, organizational policies, and HIPAA regulations.

CNA/Caregiver

The Auberge at Naperville
Naperville
12.2023 - 10.2024

CNA/Caregiver

Sunrise Assisted Living
Naperville
02.2018 - 12.2023

CNA/Caregiver

Home Health Care
Oak Brook
06.2015 - 02.2018

● Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
● Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
● Used mobility devices to transport patients.
●Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence..
●Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment, or examination.
● Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, and reported findings to the medical staff immediately.
● Examined and treated patients with lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms, and referred them to other medical professionals.
● Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
●Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
●Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
●Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
●Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
●Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
●Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
●Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
●Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
●Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
●Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
●Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
●Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Omo Banin
Morocco
05-1994

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Record keeping
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Mobility support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Safety protocols
  • Health observation
  • Transport patients
  • CPR certified
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Attention to detail
  • Helping with medication
  • Health monitoring
  • Patient relationship building
  • Oral hygiene
  • Tube feeding
  • Family support and assistance
  • Monitor vitals
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Assisting with personal grooming

Certification

  • National Phlebotomy certification- issued May 5th 2025
  • Medical2 Certification EKG- issued April 1st 2019
  • American Medical Certification Association- Issued February 10th 2018
  • American Heart Association CPR and AED Certification- Issued May 16th 2024

Languages

Arabic
Native/ Bilingual

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA/Caregiver

Ciel assisted living facility
01.2024 - Current

CNA/Caregiver

The Auberge at Naperville
12.2023 - 10.2024

CNA/Caregiver

Sunrise Assisted Living
02.2018 - 12.2023

CNA/Caregiver

Home Health Care
06.2015 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

Omo Banin
Fatimazahara Benkirane