GLADYS C. EZEM
Houston Texas, 77083
Objective: A Clinical Instructor position
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Extensive years experience in the health care industry.
Deals with sensitive situations in a professional and concerned manner.
Highly organized, dedicated with a positive mental attitude
Outstanding written, oral and bilingual communication skills
Experienced working in multicultural environments
Strong pharmacology background.
WORK HISTORY
Nursing Bridges Institute
2016 Clinical Instructor)
Supervised care provided by a group of students (usually 6-8 students in a group) while they complete their clinical rotation.
Coordinated with clinicians at the clinical site to make student patient assignments
Taught students how to perform duties in the clinical site and answered their questions
Evaluated students’ clinical work
Instructional Connections
2016 to present (Academic Coach)
Beechnut Manor
2014 to 2016 (SUPERVISOR)
Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
Assessed patient care requirements on the units by making rounds
Assessed the acuity of care required by patients
Develop and implement staffing plan for shift based on patient acuity, patient census and available staff.
Serve as a resource to staff for solving clinical problems.
Act as a resource in identifying and solving administrative problems
Hospice and Palliative Care (Supervisor)
Start 2011 to 2013
Assisted nurses in following guidelines, policy, and quality improvement data in documentation.
Thoroughly skilled in family dynamics to effectively counsel patients and offer emotional/spiritual support to terminally ill adults and their family.
Coordinates overall home care program with other community resources and services.
Manor Care Health Services
2014 to 2016 (Nurse Supervisor)
Directs and supervises care given by other nursing personnel
Perform administrative duties like writing reports, evaluation, auditing
Delivers nursing care to patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitation care, when nursing staff are short.
Implements the resident/patient plan of care and evaluates the response.
Respond to emergency situations (RRT, Code Blue) and assists as necessary.
Alltech Home Health, INC (Assistant Director of Nursing)
Start 2013 to present
Oversees the clinical operations of the Nursing Department.
Assists the Director of Nursing Services in the design, implementation and evaluation of nursing systems
Provides reports/recommendations as needed/required for the Director of Nursing Services concerning the operations of Nursing Services.
Assists the DON in the development, implementation and evaluation of home health policies, procedures and guidelines
Assists the DON in ensuring nursing staff awareness and compliance with Federal and State regulations relative to resident rights issues.
Harts Harbor Health Care Center (Nurse Supervisor)
Start 2007 to 2011
Directed the day-to- day functions of the nursing staff in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines of rehab/long-term facility
Ensured that all assigned nursing staff comply with written policies and procedures established by the facility.
Anticipated actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets shift priorities accordingly.
Shands Hospital Jacksonville (CHARGE Nurse)
Start 2007 to 2011
Supervised and supported nursing staff, while treating a limited number of patients
Maintained a high level of patient care.
Evaluated other nurses and acted as an educational resource for nurses.
Hospitals Management Board, Nigeria (Registered Nurse/Midwife)
Start 1991 to 2007
Superior performance in progressive care unit for 10 years: general, med/surg, coronary care, orthopedics, neurological, maternity
Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated patient care
Admitted, discharged, and coordinated the care to patients.
Assisted in the Emergency Room as needed.
EDUCATION
Walden University: PhD in Epidemiology (In progress)
University of Phoenix: Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN)
Imo State University: Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN)
University of Calabar Teaching Hospital: Registered Nurse (RN)
Queen Elizabeth Specialist Hospital: Registered Midwife (RM)