Chika Njoku
Aurora,CO
Summary
Board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 13 years of diverse nursing experience, including leadership in inpatient behavioral health settings and advanced clinical training across outpatient, inpatient, and community mental health environments. Skilled in psychiatric assessment, differential diagnosis, psychopharmacology, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Experienced in managing acute and chronic psychiatric conditions across the lifespan. Dedicated to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered mental health care and improving outcomes in diverse populations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Behavioral Health Unit
HCA HealthONE Aurora Mental Health and Wellness Center
06.2022 - Current
- Supervise and coordinate care within a 40-bed adult inpatient psychiatric unit
- Provide leadership and clinical oversight to nursing staff to ensure safe patient care
- Perform behavioral assessments and monitor psychiatric symptom progression
- Implement crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies for acute behavioral events
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams on treatment planning
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and continuity of psychiatric care
- Mentor and precept new nursing staff and promote clinical best practices
Registered Nurse – Acute & Long-Term Care
Kindred Hospital
Aurora, CO
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses and adverse effects
- Performed wound care, tracheostomy care, and complex clinical procedures
- Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized nursing care plans
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication
- Ensured safe patient environments and coordinated care with healthcare teams
Registered Nurse – Acute & Long-Term Care
The Center at Lowry
Denver, CO
02.2020 - 11.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses and adverse effects
- Performed wound care, tracheostomy care, and complex clinical procedures
- Assessed patient conditions and developed individualized nursing care plans
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication
- Ensured safe patient environments and coordinated care with healthcare teams
Registered Nurse / Midwife
St. Ives Specialist Hospital
Nigeria
07.2013 - 09.2019
- Managed maternal and neonatal care including uncomplicated vaginal deliveries
- Provided prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care
- Educated patients and families on childbirth and newborn care
- Developed nursing care plans and monitored patient recovery
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO12-2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Illinois11-2021
Associate of Science in Nursing -
School of Midwifery Waterside
Nigeria04-2016
Associate of Science -
School of Nursing Emekuku
Nigeria11-2013
Skills
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Psychopharmacology & Medication Management
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Suicide & Violence Risk Assessment
- Motivational Interviewing
- Therapeutic Communication
- Behavioral Health Nursing
- EMR Documentation
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Psychoeducation
- Discharge planning
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Board Certified (PMHNP-BC)
- Advanced Practice Nurse (APN), Colorado
- Registered Nurse (RN), Colorado
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
- EKG Basic and Advanced Interpretation Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Behavioral Health Unit
HCA HealthONE Aurora Mental Health and Wellness Center
06.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse – Acute & Long-Term Care
Kindred Hospital
11.2020 - 10.2022
Registered Nurse – Acute & Long-Term Care
The Center at Lowry
02.2020 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse / Midwife
St. Ives Specialist Hospital
07.2013 - 09.2019
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing -
School of Midwifery Waterside
Associate of Science -
School of Nursing Emekuku
PMHNP STUDENT CLINICIAN
ChiMontee Health Services | July 2024 – December 2024
• Provided outpatient psychiatric care across the lifespan under supervision
• Conducted psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations
• Participated in diagnosis and treatment planning for patients with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHA, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders
• Assisted with psychotropic medication management and patient education
• Utilized therapeutic communication and evidence-based approaches in patient care
West Pines Behavioral Health Services | May 2025 – July 2025
• Provided psychiatric care within an inpatient behavioral health setting
• Participated in acute psychiatric stabilization and crisis intervention
• Conducted suicide risk assessments and behavioral evaluations
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary treatment teams to support patient-centered care
• Monitored psychiatric symptom progression and medication response
HCA HealthONE Mental Health and Wellness Center | August 2025 – November 2025
• Assisted in management of patients with acute and chronic psychiatric disorders
• Conducted psychiatric assessments and follow-up evaluations
• Participated in medication management and treatment planning
• Implemented de-escalation techniques and therapeutic interventions
• Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, nurses, and case managers to coordinate care