NKEM IBEGBULAM
London,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly skilled healthcare professional with expertise in high-acuity complex care, including tracheostomy management and mechanical ventilation. Proficient in enteral clinical support, such as PEG and jejunostomy tube feeding, and adept at clinical monitoring using tools like the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2). Experienced in neurological rehabilitation and trauma care, providing support for traumatic brain injuries, stroke recovery, and neurodegenerative conditions. Demonstrates strong competencies in mental health interventions, including PMVA protocols and dementia care. Committed to enhancing patient mobility through advanced manual handling techniques and proactive falls prevention strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Children Support Assistant (Complex Clinical Care)
The Children's Trust
Surrey
08.2022 - 06.2026
- Complex Clinical Autonomy: Deliver advanced clinical interventions for pediatric patients presenting high-acuity care profiles; autonomously manage tracheostomy care, airway suctioning, mechanical ventilators, and complex PEG/Jejunostomy feeding systems.
- Acute Monitoring & Escalation: Implement rigorous NEWS2 monitoring frameworks to detect early physiological deterioration, ensuring rapid, precise coordination with registered nursing and medical teams.
- Leadership & International Mentorship: Appointed as clinical mentor and "Buddy" to onboard incoming healthcare professionals and international nurses, facilitating operational alignment with Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and national care guidelines.
- Neurorehabilitation Delivery: Execute targeted cognitive and physical therapies for individuals recovering from severe traumatic brain injuries, fostering functional restoration under strict safety guidelines.
- Advocacy & Patient Cohesion: Employ "This Is Me" patient mapping tools and therapeutic play strategies to construct tailored, family-centric care environments, significantly lowering patient stress thresholds.
Project Manager (Transferable Leadership Experience)
Nucofields Limited
Imo State
09.2014 - 07.2022
- Directed high-level organizational projects, refining advanced competencies in stakeholder communication, strict regulatory adherence, resource allocation, and acute crisis management.
- Transferred core operational skills to healthcare delivery, enabling efficient time-critical prioritization, multidisciplinary team synergy, and structural problem-solving in complex medical settings.
Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker
Agency & Private Clients
London
01.2009 - 08.2014
- Provided agile clinical care across diverse healthcare sectors, spanning acute psychogeriatric wards, community mental health programs, and private residential high-dependency units.
- Administered customized, goal-oriented care plans, prioritizing patient independence, personal dignity, and meticulous safety protocols for vulnerable adult groups.
- Applied behavioral validation and de-escalation protocols to safely stabilize individuals presenting acute psychiatric symptoms or behavioral risks.
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Residential Childcare
City & Guilds
United KingdomLevel 2 Certificate - Children & Young People's Workforce
City & Guilds
United KingdomMBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Sunderland
United KingdomBA (Hons) - Business & Management
University of Gloucestershire
United KingdomSkills
- High-Acuity Complex Care: Tracheostomy Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Suctioning (Oral/Tracheal), Catheterization, Stoma Care
- Enteral Clinical Support: Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG), Jejunostomy Tube Feeding, Infusion Pumps, Fluid Balance
- Clinical Monitoring & Scaling: Vital Signs, National Early Warning Score (NEWS2), Blood Glucose Monitoring, MUST Assessments
- Neurological Rehab & Trauma: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Care, Stroke Recovery, Spinal Cord Injury Management, Neurodegenerative Support (MS, MND)
- Mental Health & De-escalation: PMVA/Safety Intervention Protocols, Dementia Care (Validation Therapy), Safeguarding Level 3
- Patient Mobility & Moving: Level 2 Manual Handling, Mechanical Hoists, Stand-Aids, Slide Sheets, Proactive Falls Prevention
Certification
- Clinical Care: Tracheostomy & Ventilation Care Protocols, Advanced Suctioning, PEG/PEJ Pump Competencies
- Certifications: Safety Intervention & PMVA (Prevention & Management of Violence & Aggression)
- Emergency: Basic Life Support (BLS) & Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Usage
- Safeguarding: Safeguarding Adults & Children – Level 3 Certified; Infection Prevention & Control (IPC)
- Systems: Proficient in Electronic Patient Records (EPR), Digital Care Systems, and Cross-Border Compliance (CQC / NDIS / HIQA / Health & Safety Legislation)
References
References, Verifiable Work History, and Compliance Documents Available Upon Request
Timeline
Senior Children Support Assistant (Complex Clinical Care)
The Children's Trust
08.2022 - 06.2026
Project Manager (Transferable Leadership Experience)
Nucofields Limited
09.2014 - 07.2022
Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker
Agency & Private Clients
01.2009 - 08.2014
Level 2 Certificate - Children & Young People's Workforce
City & Guilds
MBA - Supply Chain Management
University of Sunderland
BA (Hons) - Business & Management
University of Gloucestershire
Level 3 Diploma - Residential Childcare
City & Guilds