Charity Ibezim
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Dynamic LTC Registered Nurse with extensive experience at Alberta Health Services, excelling in patient assessments and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven ability to develop comprehensive care plans and ensure regulatory compliance. Skilled in immunization and client advocacy, delivering compassionate care while effectively managing complex patient needs in high-pressure environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTC Registered Nurse (Travel)
Lafayette Center
Franconia, New Hampshire
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to families during difficult times.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
Registered Long term Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Coronation, Canada
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Assesses and monitors health condition of patients to ensure proper care
- Provides direct patient care, including administering medications, wound care, injections, immunizations and performing physical examinations.
- Conducts client assessments in order to identify individual needs.
- Developed comprehensive patient care plans based on assessment results and physician orders.
- Educates patients and families about health maintenance, disease prevention and treatments.
- Maintains accurate records of patient visits and treatments in electronic medical record system.
- Assists physicians during examinations providing support as needed
- Initiates emergency measures when required for critical cases
- Advised the family members regarding taking care of the elderly or disabled at home.
- Monitors vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature pulse rate of patients regularly.
- Provides emotional comfort to the patients suffering from terminal illness.
- Counsel family members on how to cope with stress caused by serious illness.
- Participates in continuing education programs to stay abreast of latest trends in nursing practice.
- Dementia care knowledge and certification
- Coordinates with other healthcare professionals for smooth patient flow throughout hospital units
- Manages supplies inventory levels ensuring adequate stock is available at all times.
Harm Reduction Nurse/Caseworker
Alpha House
Calgary, Canada
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed independent nursing functions within the scope of practice for Detox clients and the homeless population who are experiencing withdrawal symptoms.
- Ability to take the initiative to make independent decisions/choices without direct supervision.
- Maintained and ensures best practices around the infection prevention control for the program and orients staff to these procedures.
- Be informed of CLS routines and maintains standards and staff training around phlebotomy and lab services
- Health Education including preventative health concepts concerning Hepatitis A, B, C and AIDS, condom usage, nutrition, STD's, basic sanitation, personal hygiene, pre-natal care and well-baby care
- Participated in influenza clinics and vaccinations
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (SDS, OH&S, WHMIS)
- Organized job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete assignments within established time frames
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of all policies and procedures and ability to reference them from appropriate books and manuals to maintain client confidentiality and keep data private.
Support Worker
Community Living Alternative Services
Calgary, Canada
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Supported clients' social, physical and emotional needs to help integrate into local community.
- Tracked client behaviors, daily activities, new skills and notable incidents for documentation purposes.
- Drove and accompanied clients to appointments, shopping and special events for safety and companionship.
- Referred involved parties to needed community resources.
- Facilitated weekly group meetings, listened, offered compassion and supported members.
- Resolved complex and escalated support issues.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Wellington Neurosurgery Hospital
Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria
07.2015 - 09.2019
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol and procedures.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Assessed ICU patients each shift to ascertain vitals and key information.
- Monitored patients' respiration activity, glasgow coma scale, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Supervised cardiac monitors, mechanical ventilators and alarms and oxygen delivery devices.
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre
Umuahia, Nigeria
07.2014 - 06.2015
- Triaged and treated high-volume caseload in busy emergency room setting.
- Administered critical IV medications to stabilize patients for assessment and treatment.
- Responded quickly to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
- Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Stabilized patients, determined health needs and provided direct patient care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Edmonton, AB07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse License
The University of The State of New York
Albany, New York09.2022
Associate of Arts - Community Support Worker
Alberta Business and Educational Services College
Calgary, AB01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Sciences
Abia State University
Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria09.2012
Skills
- Immunization Skills
- Infectious Disease Control
- Seizure Management
- Patient Assessments
- Call Triaging
- Long-Term Care
- EMR Systems
- Client Advocacy
- Case Documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Infection control compliance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient-Centered Care
- Client Education
Certification
- Licensed First Aid/CPR, Red Cross, 09/01/20
- Non-Violence Prevention Crisis, 2021
- Trauma Informed Care, ABES College
- Palliative Care
Timeline
LTC Registered Nurse (Travel)
Lafayette Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Registered Long term Care Nurse
Alberta Health Services
08.2023 - 03.2025
Harm Reduction Nurse/Caseworker
Alpha House
05.2023 - 08.2023
Support Worker
Community Living Alternative Services
09.2021 - 08.2023
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Wellington Neurosurgery Hospital
07.2015 - 09.2019
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre
07.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
College of Registered Nurses of Alberta
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse License
The University of The State of New York
Associate of Arts - Community Support Worker
Alberta Business and Educational Services College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Sciences
Abia State University
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