Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Nursing school clinical experience
Timeline

Zahra Benkhalifa

Misericordia Home
WILDOMAR,CA
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience

California and Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse with prior LPN experience in high-acuity long-term care. Skilled in patient assessment, clinical monitoring, EMR documentation, medication management, and care coordination. Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to quality and regulatory standards.

Work History

Licensed practical nurse

1 Year 1 Month
Misericordia Home | 11.2023 - 12.2024
  • Delivered direct patient care in a high-acuity long-term care setting, including comprehensive assessments, vital sign monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living
  • Administered medications safely and monitored patients for therapeutic responses and adverse reactions, promptly reporting changes to the physician team
  • Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient status, ensuring continuity of care and compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Implemented strict infection control and isolation protocols to prevent transmission of communicable diseases
  • Performed advanced tracheostomy care, including suctioning, routine maintenance, and tube changes to ensure airway patency and prevent complications

Private Elderly Caregiver

1 Year 1 Month
02.2022 - 03.2023
  • Facilitated safe patient mobility and transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices, including wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Managed nutritional intake and activities of daily living, such as dressing and grooming, while strictly adhering to physician-prescribed dietary plans.
  • Coordinated and escorted clients to medical appointments and community outings, providing essential physical support and ensuring reliable transport for healthcare needs.

Education

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago) | Chicago, IL | 12-2024
Graduate with high honors

Associate of Science - Advanced practical nursing

Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago) | Chicago, IL | 07-2023

Graduate with high honors

Skills

Patient Assessment
Medication Administration
Tracheostomy Care
Infection Control
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Critical Thinking
Time Management
Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Registered Nurse Illinois license (041583745) Expires 05/2027
  • Registered Nurse California license (95431395) Expires 04/2027
  • Licensed Practical Nurse (043134593) Expires 01/2027
  • Pharmacology certificate from City Colleges of Chicago
  • BLS Expires 03/2028
  • ACLS Expires 05/2028

Accomplishments

Deans’ List (05/17/2024)

Presidential Scholar (05/21/2021)

Nursing school clinical experience

  • Symphony Lincoln Park - Medical surgical unit - Fall 2022
  • Humbolt Park Health- Medical surgical unit - Spring 2023
  • Near North Health Clinic- Pediatric rotation - Spring 2023
  • Insight Hospital & Medical Center Chicago - Psychiatric unit - Summer 2023
  • John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County- Medical surgical unit - Fall 2023
  • St Anthony Hospital - Labor and Delivery/Postpartum/Mother and Baby unit - Spring 2024
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago- Pediatric unit - Fall2024
  • Loretto Hospital- Medical surgical unit - Fall 2024
  • Ascension Saint Joseph- Medical surgical unit - Fall 2024

Timeline

Licensed practical nurse

Misericordia Home
11.2023 - 12.2024Read More

Private Elderly Caregiver

02.2022 - 03.2023Read More

Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago)

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
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Malcolm X College (City Colleges of Chicago)

Associate of Science from Advanced practical nursing
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Zahra Benkhalifa