Tameeka Benson
Machesney Park
Summary
Hardworking Advocate working diligently on behalf of survivors to obtain necessary assistance. Skilled in coordinating files and resources to meet routine and complex needs. Effective under pressure and in stressful situations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advocate
Remedies Renewing Lives
12.2022 - Current
- I advocate for survivors of domestic violence
- Here's a brief summary of my duties
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for clients, addressing trauma-related issues and helping them develop coping strategies
- Provided support to survivors of domestic violence, offering emotional support and guidance throughout their healing process
- Assessed the safety needs of clients and developed personalized safety plans to minimize risk in abusive situations
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Rockford Nephrology Associates
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Taking care of patients with chronic kidney disease
- Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR) for all patients, documenting medical history, treatments, and test results
- Performed various laboratory tests such as blood draws, urinalysis, and EKGs with a high level of accuracy
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination to ensure efficient workflow and minimize wait times
- Prepared examination rooms by sterilizing equipment and ensuring adequate supplies are available for procedures
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, diet restrictions, and post-treatment care instructions
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
OSF HealthCare
04.2015 - 03.2022
- I work at OSF hospice helping patients with a terminal illness
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Assisted with medical procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion/removal, and medication administration under the supervision of a nurse
CNA
Addus HealthCare, Inc.
11.2011 - 07.2017
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Assisted with medical procedures such as wound care, catheter insertion/removal, and medication administration under the supervision of a nurse
Field Supervisor
Addus Home Healthcare
05.2016 - 09.2016
- Doing home visits making sure the homecare aides are taking good care of their clients
- Documentation for Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
OSF Medical Group
12.2015 - 04.2016
- Assisted physicians and nurses in providing patient care, including taking vital signs, collecting specimens, and administering medications
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment coordination to ensure efficient workflow and minimize wait times
- Maintained accurate electronic health records (EHR) for all patients, documenting medical history, treatments, and test results
- Performed various laboratory tests such as blood draws, urinalysis, and EKGs with a high level of accuracy
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
super nurse
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Travel to different nursing homes providing patient care to the elderly
- Feeding the elderly
- Bathing the elderly
- Taking vitals
CNA
Fair Oaks
09.2007 - 03.2009
- Feeding the elderly
- Taking Vitals for patients
- Bathing and dressing the elderly
Residential Coordinator
PHASE/WAVE INC
10.2002 - 06.2007
- Handled a crisis line for a busy organization
- Filing paperwork for clients
- Held weekly in-house meetings
- Solved conflict among others
Telephone interviewer
Millward Brown
06.1998 - 03.2000
- Handling clients problems or concerns
- Conducting telephone surveys for quality assurance
- Providing good customer service
Education
Master's degree - Business
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA12.2024
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Administration
Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA12.2020
Associate in Applied Science - Medical assistant
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL06.2010
Skills
- Caregiving
- Medical terminology
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Computer skills
- CNA
- Home Health
- Medical Records
- Patient Care
- HHA
- Cna Certified
- Social work
- Senior Care
- EMR Systems
- Vital Signs
- Hospice Care
- Medical Office Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Experience Administering Injections
- EMR systems
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
Certification
- CNA, 11/01/99, Present
- CPR
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CCMA Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Advocate
Remedies Renewing Lives
12.2022 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Rockford Nephrology Associates
12.2021 - 12.2022
Field Supervisor
Addus Home Healthcare
05.2016 - 09.2016
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
OSF Medical Group
12.2015 - 04.2016
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
OSF HealthCare
04.2015 - 03.2022
CNA
Addus HealthCare, Inc.
11.2011 - 07.2017
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
super nurse
03.2011 - 06.2011
CNA
Fair Oaks
09.2007 - 03.2009
Residential Coordinator
PHASE/WAVE INC
10.2002 - 06.2007
Telephone interviewer
Millward Brown
06.1998 - 03.2000
Bachelor's degree - Healthcare Administration
Upper Iowa University
Associate in Applied Science - Medical assistant
Rockford Career College
Master's degree - Business
Upper Iowa University
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