Chioma Nwajie
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Compassionate Practical Nurse (LPN) with extensive healthcare experience in Canada and internationally. Proficient in managing complex medical conditions, wound care, catheterization, and high-alert medication administration. Registered Health Care Aide in Alberta with a strong focus on client-centered care and infection control. Committed to delivering safe, evidence-based care while enhancing clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hawthorne, an Optima Living Community
08.2025 - Current
- Deliver safe, patient-focused nursing care across acute and long-term care settings.
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and promptly report changes in condition.
- Administer medications and treatments (oral, IM, SC, IV within scope) with accuracy and adherence to protocols.
- Provide skilled wound care, catheterization, tube feedings, and comfort measures.
- Educate patients and families on health promotion, medication use, and discharge care.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Document care accurately and maintain compliance with professional and facility standards.
- Support infection prevention and control practices, enhancing patient safety.
Preceptorship
Varsity Assisted Manor Village
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Administered scheduled and PRN medications for residents with cognitive impairments.
- Adapted medication techniques for residents with advanced dementia.
- Strengthened critical thinking, PRN assessment, and non-verbal pain detection.
- Built clinical judgment, time management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Student Practical Nurse
Rockyview General Hospital
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Provided holistic post-operative care to colorectal and general surgery patients.
- Identified and responded to abnormal findings, including hypertension.
- Safely administered IVPB medications and documented in Connect Care.
- Managed care for two complex patients per shift, prioritizing tasks efficiently.
Student Practical Nurse - Clinical 2
Peter Lougheed Centre
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Delivered patient-centred care for individuals with diabetes and respiratory infections.
- Administered Apixaban, insulin, and managed wound and catheter care.
- Monitored blood glucose, applied pressure boots, and educated patients on chronic disease management.
- Practiced accurate DAR/P charting and participated in interdisciplinary meetings.
Student Practical Nurse - Clinical 1
AgeCare McKenzie Towne
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Supported residents with complex chronic conditions, including diabetes and osteoporosis.
- Conducted full assessments, administered medications, and provided mobility assistance.
- Promoted resident safety, independence, and dignity through evidence-based practice.
Assistant Lecturer
University of Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Lectured and supervised undergraduate students in theory and laboratory classes.
- Taught courses including Unit Operations, Pilot Scale-Up, and Drug Product Degradation Prevention.
- Assisted in curriculum development and examination supervision.
Graduate Assistant
University of Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted in practical class preparation, student supervision, and grading assignments.
- Supported undergraduate laboratory research and academic activities.
Pharmacist
Central Medical Store
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Dispensed medications and ensured proper pharmaceutical documentation.
- Managed stock control and inventory management for hospital pharmacy supply chain.
Pharmacist Intern
Federal Teaching Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Assisted licensed pharmacists in dispensing, patient counseling, and clinical pharmacy activities.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB04.2025
College certificate - Health Care Aide
Alberta Business & Educational Services
Calgary, AB05.2022
Master of Science - Drug Delivery and Modification
University of Nigeria
Benin12.2020
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Research
Igbinedion University
Okada, Edo State12.2012
Skills
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Cultural competence
- Infection prevention and control
- Insulin administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Electronic documentation
- Dementia care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Sensitivity in care delivery
- Wound care and assessment
- Critical thinking
- Patient advocacy
- Medication safety
- Clinical judgment
- Communication skills
- Catheterization
- Attention to detail
Certification
- Driver's License, Active
- Alberta Certified Health Care Aide, Active
- Standard First Aid & CPR (Healthcare Provider Level), 2025-12-31
- Food Safety Handling Certification, 2025-12-31
- WHMIS 2015 Certification, 2025-12-31
- Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) in Dementia Care, 2025-12-31
- Medication Assistance Certification, 2025-12-31
- Alberta PN Jurisprudence, 2025-04-30
Personal Information
- Title: Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Driving License: Alberta
Total Years Of Experience
8
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hawthorne, an Optima Living Community
08.2025 - Current
Preceptorship
Varsity Assisted Manor Village
03.2025 - 04.2025
Student Practical Nurse
Rockyview General Hospital
02.2025 - 02.2025
Student Practical Nurse - Clinical 2
Peter Lougheed Centre
10.2024 - 12.2024
Student Practical Nurse - Clinical 1
AgeCare McKenzie Towne
06.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Lecturer
University of Nigeria
01.2018 - 01.2020
Graduate Assistant
University of Nigeria
01.2016 - 01.2018
Pharmacist
Central Medical Store
01.2014 - 12.2015
Pharmacist Intern
Federal Teaching Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2014
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Bow Valley College
College certificate - Health Care Aide
Alberta Business & Educational Services
Master of Science - Drug Delivery and Modification
University of Nigeria
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Research
Igbinedion University