ANNETTE IBEZIM. BSN|RN
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with experience offering comprehensive patient care in inpatient and outpatient environments. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care, patient charting, executing nursing care plan and physician interaction skills. Licensed to practice in California, Indiana, New York, Compact License States.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse | Telemetry-Per Diem
Westways Staffing: Los Alamitos Medical Center
Los Alamitos, CA
11.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Registered Nurse, DOU/ Telemetry
Westways Staffing Inc: Placentia Linda Hospital
Placentia, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Contributed to cost-saving initiatives by identifying areas for waste reduction without compromising patient care quality.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit- Per Diem
Westways Staffing: Orange Coast Memorial Medical
Orange, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through effective discharge planning, patient education, and follow-up care coordination.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
Registered Nurse, PCU Unit
Apexone Staffing: Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster, California
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Administering medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Providing direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters and starting IVs.
- Preparing medical equipment and assisted Physicians with bedside procedures.
Registered Nurse ,Stroke/ Telemetry Unit- Per Diem
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Lakewood, CA
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
- Streamlined medication administration processes for increased safety and accuracy during busy shifts.
Registered Nurse PCU Unit
Westways Staffing | Antelope Valley Medical Center
Lancaster CA
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
Registered Nurse; Medical-Surgical Unit
Westways Staffing; UCI Medical Center
Orange, california
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Reviewing post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conferring with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Delivering medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to address new concerns.
- Managing care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Managing care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharging support to provide comprehensive care to patients.
- Implementing interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Documenting patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Registered Nurse: Telemetry Cardiac Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Orange Coast Global Medical Center
Orange, California
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Demonstrating in-depth understanding of telemetry equipment functions.
- Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Teaching patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
- Managing care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Preparing and assisting patients with bed side procedures.
- Providing direct patient care, stabilizing patients and determining next course of action.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Van Nuys , California
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Minimized hospital stays with recovery-centered approaches, reducing average in-patient stay length.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Incorporated patient teaching and discharge planning to promote optimal patient outcomes
Registered Nurse ; Covid Vaccine Clinic:
Westways Staffing Inc: Adventist White Memorial
Los Angeles, California
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Ensured the safe handling, storage and administration of the Covid-19 vaccine.
- Took patient's medical histories, taking note of their allergies in order to ensure a safe vaccination process.
- Performed post vaccination monitoring which included recognition and managing of physical or emotional reactions to the vaccines.
- Educated patients on the efficacy and safety of the vaccines through effective communication.
Registered Nurse;Telemetry Cardiac Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Long Beach, California
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic adult cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Ensured open and effective channels of communication with patients, family, caregivers and all health care team members involved in the pre/intra/post - care of adult cardiac catheterization patients.
- Observed patient health and side effects from treatments and medications, noting all details in patient chart.
- Identified and reported problems through unit specific channels.
- Perceived by other health care colleagues as detailed and approachable in participating in the process of patient care for the best effective results.
- Explained course of care and medications, including side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/ Observation Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Beverly Hospital.
Montebello, CA
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Observing patients closely in controlled acute care settings, helping bring their conditions under control for a safe discharge.
- Assessing, reassessing, implementing, developing patients care plans, evaluating, and revising the care plan.
- Provides complex care to cardiac patients such as cardiac monitoring, heart rhythm monitoring and titration.
- Delegated Staff Nurse Duties.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Clinic
Oregun Primary Health Center
Lagos, Nigeria
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Provided patient care (mother and child) in pre and post-operative labor and delivery unit.
- Monitored patients during labor and delivery.
- Performed child-birth and circumcisions under supervision.
- Provided general nursing care including wound care, immunizations, out-patient services, assessment incoming patients for referral to hospitals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Imo State University
Imo, Nigeria 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Nursing
Imo State University
Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria07.2012
Skills
- Delivery
- Supervision
- Patient communication
- Patient care and monitoring
- Support and education
- Technical expertise
- Medication Administration
- BLS
- ACLS
- MEDI-TECH Documentation System
- Cerner Documentation
- Epic Documentation
- Paragon Documentation System
- Acute and Chronic Care Expertise
- Sorian Documentation
Certification
ACLS – Advanced Cardiac & Life Support | AHA - American Heart Association | Expires August 2027
BLS – Basic Life Support | AHA - American Heart Association | Expires August 2027
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Group A | AHA - American Heart Association | Expires March, 2026
MAB - Managing Assaultive Behavior | RN.com | Expires May 2026
RN - Registered Nurse | CA | CBON - California Board of Registered Nurses | Expires April 30, 2027
Nursing License: New York | Expires February, 2027
Nursing License: Indiana | Expires October, 2027
Compact Nursing License | Expires October, 2027
NMCN- Nursing Midwifery Council | Nigeria | Expires November 2027
RM – Registered Midwife, Nigeria
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PCU Unit
Apexone Staffing: Antelope Valley Medical Center
02.2025 - 09.2025
Registered Nurse | Telemetry-Per Diem
Westways Staffing: Los Alamitos Medical Center
11.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, DOU/ Telemetry
Westways Staffing Inc: Placentia Linda Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit- Per Diem
Westways Staffing: Orange Coast Memorial Medical
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse PCU Unit
Westways Staffing | Antelope Valley Medical Center
02.2022 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse, Telemetry Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Valley Presbyterian Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse ; Covid Vaccine Clinic:
Westways Staffing Inc: Adventist White Memorial
04.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse;Telemetry Cardiac Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
12.2020 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse; Medical-Surgical Unit
Westways Staffing; UCI Medical Center
11.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse: Telemetry Cardiac Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Orange Coast Global Medical Center
11.2020 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse ,Stroke/ Telemetry Unit- Per Diem
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/ Observation Unit
Westways Staffing Inc: Beverly Hospital.
10.2019 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery Clinic
Oregun Primary Health Center
05.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Midwifery
Imo State University
Bachelor of Science - Bachelors in Nursing
Imo State University