CHINELO EZE
Surrey
Summary
A highly qualified Healthcare professional with strong foundation in Infection Prevention and Control. Skilled in developing and executing infection control protocols that enhance patient safety and reduce healthcare-associated infections. Known for collaborative team efforts and results-driven approaches, adapting effectively to dynamic healthcare environments while maintaining high standards of care.
Adept at implementing evidence-based practices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and conducting staff training. Known for analytical skills, effective communication, and dedication to continuous improvement.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Infection Control Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
09.2022 - Current
- Investigate outbreaks and revamp control measures to prevent future incidents.
- Identify risks proactively, preparing teams for likely infections based on seasonal changes or current epidemiological trends.
- Evaluate hospital-onset and healthcare-acquired infections by conducting root cause analysis.
- Identify and mitigate unnecessary infection risks through regular reviews and procedural assessments.
- Set clear policies to improve success of infection control measures in departments.
- Reduce infection rates by implementing evidence-based infection control practices and policies.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of current infection control measures, leading to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop an efficient system for tracking and reporting infection data, facilitating informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
- Create educational materials tailored towards specific target audiences such as clinical staff, non-clinical personnel or patients in order to promote a culture of infection prevention.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop integrated infection prevention strategies, resulting in a safer healthcare environment.
- Provide consultative services to other departments during the design and implementation stages of new programs or processes aimed at minimizing infection risks.
- Maintain data, reporting and quality assurance standards throughout investigations.
- Perform environmental assessments to identify potential hazards contributing to infectious diseases spread within the facility.
Infection Control Specialist
Fraser Health Authority
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Collaborated with health care leaders and physicians to provide leadership and IPC expertise in the assessment, planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of systems improvement and culture change initiatives designed to improve IPC systems and processes.
- Planned and oversaw IPC projects and system changes over multiple sites and programs across FH utilizing project management framework; develops and implements consistent and streamlined IPC processes, policies, procedures, and protocols, and evaluates their effectiveness.
- Reviewed and determined impact assessment of changed systems; made recommendations on further changes including assessment of competencies, resource levels, and other considerations.
- Led culture change initiatives designed to improve quality of care, service utilization, safety, and risk reduction.
- Provided leadership in the development of client safety and risk indicators; alert systems, and other risk prevention strategies.
- Developed and implemented communication strategies and engagement opportunities to ensure input, buy-in, and support by stakeholders and key support areas.
- Identified learning needs of clinical, program, and IPC Practitioner (IPCP) teams related to IPC methodology, tools, and system processes; develops, implements, and evaluates education resources to meet those needs; developed and maintained IPC resource material and promotional information.
- Provided leadership for outbreak management activities; evaluated and determined root cause; provided recommendations for changes and improvements.
- Provided consultation, guidance, and support to clinical, program, and IPCP teams on policies and protocols developed by program leaders to ensure all IPC issues have been addressed.
- Ensured IPC standards were implemented in compliance with local, provincial, and federal legislation.
- Provided direction, oversight and support to IPC Practitioners in order to lead evidence-based practices and standardization of infection control issues.
- Provided leadership in the integration of accreditation principles and standards with assigned programs. Facilitated and supported clinical, program, and IPCP teams participating in accreditation selfassessment, planning, survey preparation, and follow up related to IPC.
- Participated on various internal and external committees, as required, and provided status reports to the Manager, as needed.
- Ensured the Manager was informed of and aware of significant events and activities in the area(s) of responsibility.
Home Support Scheduler
Fraser Health Authority
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Covering an area comprising of about one hundred Community Health workers
- Creating schedules daily for workers for effective client coverage and management by following established guidelines and procedures
- Liaising with clients and family members daily for effective communication and client satisfaction
- Liaising with the health Authority for smooth transitioning of clients into the community after hospitalization
- Facilitating community health workers gradual return to work process following work place injury or severe illness
- Assisting team members and managers with tasks to maintain productivity and meet project milestones
- Maintaining good working relationship with my team members, co-workers and management through effective communication, respect and hard work
- Addressing concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues
- Participating in additional training sessions to expand knowledge and skills
- Completing all required paperwork within anticipated time frames for effective service delivery
- Reviewing activities regularly to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement
Client Service Coordinator-2
St Elizabeth Healthcare
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Supervised about seventy home support workers covering West Vancouver
- Scheduled home support workers daily for effective client coverage and management of clients of various ages and varying levels of disabilities
- Connected with clients and family members of diverse backgrounds to understand needs, and resolve 80% of situations with first call
- Called clients and family members to follow up on issues/ concerns and obtain information to facilitate timely resolutions
- Navigated multiple computer programs to locate information, document interactions, initiate home support for clients and put solutions into motion
- Liaised with the Health Authority to ease clients transition back into the community after hospitalization in order to maintain continuity of care
- Liaised with Disability Management to facilitate the gradual return to work process for workers after workplace injury or severe illness
- Maintained good relationship with team members through constant communication and prompt intervention to achieve best performance and meet key performance indices
- Performed vacation approvals and other related paperwork for community health workers
- Participated in extra trainings to expand knowledge and improve service delivery to achieve maximal results
Senior Medical Officer
Prime Medical Consultants
02.2016 - 08.2016
- Managed the medical department authorized to conduct Canadian Immigration medicals
- Completed thorough medical examinations as required by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada
- Evaluated clients' physical and mental health; and noted personal histories
- Referred clients for specialist management; laboratory tests, x-rays and diagnostic procedures when required
- Counseled clients and provided support
- Treated minor and major medical conditions and diseases
- Prescribed and administered medications and recommended treatments following diagnosis
- Monitored and evaluated clinical data to implement improvements
- Managed allocated budgets and identified areas of improvement in patient care such as improving patient outcomes and communication
Senior Medical Officer
St. Mary's Hospital and Maternity
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Examined patients and recorded medical histories and current health concerns during inpatient and outpatient consultations
- Treated medical conditions and diseases by prescribing medications and administering inoculations
- Provided counseling and advice on nutritional and lifestyle habits to improve wellness
- Requested further medical investigations and examinations
- Assisted surgeon during major surgical procedures
Senior Registrar
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
04.2010 - 11.2014
Junior Registrar
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2010
Medical Officer
Bethsaida Clinic
02.2006 - 08.2007
Medical Officer
St. Mary's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Police Corp Doctor
Nigerian Police
02.2004 - 02.2005
Medical Officer
St. Mary's Hospital and Maternity
05.2003 - 01.2004
House Officer
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
04.2002 - 04.2003
Education
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Course -
Queen's University
Ontario, BC07.2022
Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) - Seniors care
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Vancouver, BC01.2018
Master of Science (MSc) - Applied Public Health
Middlesex University
03.2015
Part 1 Fellowship - Community Medicine/ Public health
West African College of Physicians
04.2010
Primaries - Community Medicine/ Public health
West African College of Physicians
10.2008
MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
03.2001
Pre-Science program -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
06.1991
High School Diploma -
St. Cyprian's Special Science School
12.1989
Skills
- Clinical quality improvement
- Infection control
- Managing projects
- Surveillance
- Outbreak management
- Effective multitasking
- Training and mentoring
- Exceptional communication
- Interdisciplinary team coordination
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Risk mitigation
- Professionalism and etiquette
- Proficient computer skills
- Infection risk assessment
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Infection Control Specialist
Fraser Health Authority
04.2024 - 01.2025
Infection Control Practitioner
Fraser Health Authority
09.2022 - Current
Home Support Scheduler
Fraser Health Authority
02.2020 - 09.2022
Client Service Coordinator-2
St Elizabeth Healthcare
06.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Medical Officer
Prime Medical Consultants
02.2016 - 08.2016
Senior Medical Officer
St. Mary's Hospital and Maternity
03.2015 - 12.2015
Senior Registrar
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
04.2010 - 11.2014
Junior Registrar
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
09.2007 - 04.2010
Medical Officer
Bethsaida Clinic
02.2006 - 08.2007
Medical Officer
St. Mary's Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2006
Police Corp Doctor
Nigerian Police
02.2004 - 02.2005
Medical Officer
St. Mary's Hospital and Maternity
05.2003 - 01.2004
House Officer
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital
04.2002 - 04.2003
Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) - Seniors care
University of British Columbia (UBC)
Master of Science (MSc) - Applied Public Health
Middlesex University
Part 1 Fellowship - Community Medicine/ Public health
West African College of Physicians
Primaries - Community Medicine/ Public health
West African College of Physicians
MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Pre-Science program -
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
High School Diploma -
St. Cyprian's Special Science School
Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) Course -
Queen's University
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