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gloria bethram okoli

Gloria Bethram Okoli is a multifaceted healthcare leader, entrepreneur, and philanthropist with extensive experience in clinical nursing and healthcare management across the United States and Nigeria. She currently serves as a Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing Services in California, while simultaneously acting as the Chief Executive Officer for several international healthcare and educational institutions.

Executive Leadership & Entrepreneurship
As a seasoned CEO, Ms. Okoli oversees a diverse portfolio of organizations under the "Ezzy" brand, focusing on staffing, education, and clinical care:

United States Operations: Ezzy Homecare and Staffing Agency, Ezzy Foundation Inc., Ezzy Training College, and Med Consult Services based in California.

Nigeria Operations: Ezzy Healthcare Training College, Ezzy Multi-specialist Hospital, and the Ezzy International College of Nursing Sciences, all located in Enugu State.

Clinical Expertise & Work History
With a career spanning over a decade in high-stakes medical environments, her experience includes:

RN/Supervisor (2017–Present): Leading facility management, producing business plans, and supervising clinical teams of physicians and nurses at Ezzy Staffing in Los Angeles.

LVN Charge Nurse (2011–2018): Extensive experience in wound care, medication administration, and patient assessment across various institutions, including the Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Clinic and 24-Hrmed Staffing Agency.

Technical Skills: Proficient in infection control, acute and rehabilitative care, medical clinical procedures, and specimen processing.

Education & Professional Credentials
Ms. Okoli holds advanced degrees and numerous certifications that underscore her clinical authority:

Academic Background: BSN and MSN from Walden University; Associate of Science in Nursing from Pasadena City College.

Professional Licenses: RN, LVN, and CNA.

Certifications: CPR IV Certified and Family Planning Certified.

Technical Foundation: Earlier studies in Laboratory Technology in both Jos, Nigeria, and Los Angeles.

Skills & Personal Interests

Languages: Fluent in English, Igbo, and Hausa.

Information Technology: Highly competent in MS Word, Excel, and AutoCAD.

Interests: Dedicated to human capital development, youth leadership empowerment, and singing.

Professional Objective
Ms. Okoli is currently seeking a strategic appointment at the State House in Abuja, Nigeria, where she can leverage her international healthcare expertise and leadership skills for national service.