Rebecca Najem

• Delivered high-acuity care in multiple ICU environments across Canada, rapidly integrating into new teams and workflows.
• Cared for ventilated, pre/post-operative, and multi-system failure patients
• Responded to code blue and rapid response calls, initiating life-saving interventions
• Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, and allied health professionals to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with hospital protocols

Assignments:

• University Hospital of Northern BC, Prince George, BC, ICU — Jul 2025
• Colchester East Hants Hospital, Truro, NS, ICU — Apr 2025 – Jun 2025
• Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, NS, ICU & IMCU — Apr 2024 – Nov 2024
• University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, AB, GSICU & Neuro ICU — Sep 2022 – Jan 2024

Medical-Surgical Neuro ICU

• Provided care to patients with stroke, traumatic brain injury, and post-neurosurgical procedures
• Titrated vasoactive infusions and performed invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Participated in the resource team and mentored new ICU staff
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring comfort and dignity for both patients and families
• Facilitated donor care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and organ donation coordinator, guiding families through complex decisions with empathy and clarity

Holland Bone and Joint Program

• Supported patient transport, helped nurses with patient care

• Delivered care to hospitalized clients, assisted with ADLs

Medical-Surgical ICU

• Delivered care to patients with complex medical and surgical needs in a tertiary care setting