KEZIAH EMEKEME
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with diverse clinical residency training in transitional care, addictions, Indigenous health, and chemical dependency programs. Brings strong clinical judgment and advanced skills in comprehensive health assessments, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based management of acute and chronic conditions.
Committed to delivering culturally safe, patient-centered care and fostering interprofessional collaboration to improve outcomes for diverse and complex patient populations.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Chemical Dependency Program – Humber River Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Managed inpatient and outpatient clients with alcohol and drug dependency.
- Initiated and titrated pharmacologic treatments (e.g., opioid agonist therapy, withdrawal management).
- Participated in interprofessional rounds, discharge planning, and patient/family education.
- Developed relapse prevention strategies and provided motivational interviewing to support recovery.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Anishnawbe Health Toronto
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Provided culturally safe, trauma-informed primary care to Indigenous patients.
- Integrated traditional healing practices with Western medicine to address holistic health needs.
- Managed chronic illnesses such as Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, and mental health disorders in the context of social determinants of health.
- Advocated for equitable access to healthcare services and community-based supports.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis, and prevention.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
Nurse Practitioner Resident
COMPASS, CAMH
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Delivered care to patients with concurrent substance use disorders and mental health conditions.
- Conducted psychiatric and addiction-focused assessments, medication reviews, and monitoring.
- Applied evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions, including mindfulness and psychotherapy support.
- Enhanced patient safety through risk assessments and relapse prevention strategies.
- Streamlined medication management processes by regularly reviewing prescriptions for effectiveness, potential interactions, and side effects.
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Pine Villa/Complex Transitional Care
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided comprehensive care to medically complex patients transitioning from acute care to community living.
- Conducted health assessments, managed chronic conditions, and optimized discharge planning.
- Collaborated with interprofessional teams to ensure continuity of care and safe transitions.
- Promoted a positive and supportive environment for family members, addressing concerns and providing education on long-term care processes.
Registered Nurse
McKesson Inviva Canada-Home Care/Virtual Nursing
07.2021 - 03.2024
- Offers patient-centric care focused on the proper use of medications either at home or virtually and promoting patient independence.
- Providing medical therapy monitoring and post-administration observation and assessment.
Travel Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Cross-Specialty Travel Nursing
2021 - 2024
- Prioritized patient care in emergency settings by conducting rapid assessments and triaging individuals based on the severity of their conditions.
- Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to formulate appropriate care plans and delivery of care coordination.
- Experience in the facets of emergency patient triage and care, including disease control and disaster response.
- Assisting physicians with various patient treatments and lifesaving procedures, including conscious sedation, foreign body removal, and wound and fracture care.
Registered Nurse
St. Paul’s Hospital-Float Pool (Medicine, Surgery, Obs, ER)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Develops a collaborative plan of care with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team.
- Utilize the nursing process to provide holistic, compassionate, safe, high-quality,and population-based care.
- Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations,policies, procedures, and standards.
Registered Nurse
St. Paul’s Hospital- Medicine Unit
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Assuring the quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals.
- Identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families, communicating support, and developing a modifiable care plan.
- Resolving patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Documenting patient care services by charting in patients and departmental records.
Registered Nurse
Saskatoon Convalescent Home-LTC
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Identifying patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and their families, communicating support, and developing a modifiable care plan.
- Resolving patient problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
- Documenting patient care services by charting in patients and departmental records.
Education
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON10-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
06-2019
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
Nigeria01-2014
Skills
- Experienced in interprofessional collaboration, culturally safe care, and supporting patients with complex psychosocial and medical needs
- ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRT, CTAS, CPR-C & AED Certified, Standard First Aid, and WHMIS certified
- Member in good standing with CNO
- Advanced Health Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning
- Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, Hypertension, COPD)
- Substance Use & Mental Health Treatment (Concurrent Disorders, OAT, Relapse Prevention)
- Transitional & Complex Care Planning
- Trauma-Informed and Culturally Safe Care (including Indigenous health)
- Patient & Family Education and Advocacy
- Interprofessional Collaboration & Leadership
- Emergency & Acute Care Nursing Expertise
- Strong Clinical Decision-Making in High-Acuity Settings
- Research-Informed and Evidence-Based Practice
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Chemical Dependency Program – Humber River Hospital
04.2025 - 06.2025
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Anishnawbe Health Toronto
01.2025 - 03.2025
Nurse Practitioner Resident
COMPASS, CAMH
09.2024 - 11.2024
Nurse Practitioner Resident
Pine Villa/Complex Transitional Care
04.2024 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
McKesson Inviva Canada-Home Care/Virtual Nursing
07.2021 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse
St. Paul’s Hospital-Float Pool (Medicine, Surgery, Obs, ER)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse
St. Paul’s Hospital- Medicine Unit
11.2019 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse
Saskatoon Convalescent Home-LTC
10.2019 - 05.2020
Travel Registered Nurse-Emergency Department
Cross-Specialty Travel Nursing
2021 - 2024
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Saskatchewan
High School Diploma -
Technical High School
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