Kaylen Fiscal Zarate
Mount Prospect,IL
Summary
Maintained direct care for patients with chronic illnesses and disabilities, including activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, feeding), CPR/AED certification, and rapid response to medical emergency situations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Room Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
Maywood, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Applied PPE correctly and adhered to patient safety and infection control protocols.
- Assisted non-ambulatory patients in lifting and repositioning to mitigate risks of accidents and falls.
- Observed pain levels and implemented comfort measures while alerting nursing staff to any irregularities.
- Performed EKGs as directed by physicians.
- Executed blood draws following physician orders.
Patient Care Technician - Clinical Resource Unit
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, Illinois
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted regular patient rounds and promptly addressed call lights.
- Logged patient data using electronic medical records systems.
- Supported patients with daily activities such as eating, bathing, and grooming.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions to nursing staff promptly.
- Reacted swiftly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Delivered direct care to patients with chronic conditions under the guidance of licensed healthcare professionals.
- Showed initiative by taking on additional responsibilities within the department.
- Facilitated safe patient transfers for admissions and discharges adhering to safe handling practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Citadel Of Skokie
Skokie, IL
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported positive behavior and social interactions among residents.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies or injuries.
- Recorded residents' activities and behaviors consistently.
- Assisted residents with daily living tasks.
- Built strong relationships with families to promote the safety and well-being of residents.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL09.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Collage Of Lake County
Grayslake, Illinois10.2023
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School
Waukegan, Illinois05.2023
Skills
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective relations management
- Achieved certification in CPR/AED, contributing to a safer healthcare environment
- Strengthened communication with patients, fostering trust and understanding
- Applied specialized knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer's to improve patient care experiences
- Optimized organizational skills to streamline patient care processes
- Delivered basic life support training, improving team emergency preparedness
- Supported patient recovery as a certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Facilitated personal needs support, enhancing overall patient comfort
- Adapted care approaches to meet diverse patient needs effectively
- Executed patient care strategies that promoted recovery and comfort
- Delivered support as a patient care technician/assistant, enhancing care quality
- Implemented catheter care protocols to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Conducted phlebotomy with skill, improving diagnostic outcomes
Personal Information
Title: Patient Care Technician - CNA
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant, Basic Life Support
LANGUAGES
English - Fluent
Spanish - Bilingual
Timeline
Emergency Room Technician
Loyola University Medical Center
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician - Clinical Resource Unit
Advocate Condell Medical Center
04.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Citadel Of Skokie
01.2023 - 06.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Oakton Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Collage Of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Waukegan High School