Chinenye Linda Ojike

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
• Demonstrated strong clinical judgment while triaging patients'' acute symptoms, prioritizing appropriate interventions based on severity level and urgency.
• Managed complex wound care treatments, contributing to improved healing rates and decreased infection risks.
• Reduced hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge education and follow-up support for patients and families.
• Facilitated successful transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating with case managers, social workers, and other professionals involved in patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient treatment and optimal outcomes.

• Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Mentored new nursing staff members to promote adherence to established best practices and foster professional growth.
• Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
• Delegated tasks and provided leadership for [Number] nurses and support personnel.
• Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
• Contributed to positive team dynamics as an approachable supervisor who actively listened to concerns from both patients and nurses.
• Answered questions and addressed concerns from employees via email, phone and in person.
• Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
• Maintained strong commitment to patient care through dedicated case management and treatment delivery.
• Maximized staff and patient protections by enforcing optimal disease prevention protocols.
• Maintained a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff by enforcing infection control measures and risk management strategies consistently across the unit.
• Educated patients and families on treatment procedures and answered questions for thorough home care plans.
• Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
• Coordinated nursing care for patients and participated in patient and family education.
• Oversaw infection control procedures to protect patients from infections and keep nursing departments compliant with state regulations.
• Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
• Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.

I bring over 15 years of nursing experience, including work in Nigerian hospitals and as a clinical instructor in nursing schools. From 2014 to 2019, I worked at New York Nursing and Rehab Center before moving to Chicago, where I joined Vitanage Home Health Care to care for pediatric clients with complex needs.
Currently, I am a nursing supervisor and skilled nurse at Serendipity Home Health Care, managing a team of nurses and overseeing adult care. I excel in documentation, communication, infection control, and dispute resolution. My experience includes DSCC evaluations, mother/child care, and work as a scrub nurse in the operating room. I am committed to continuous learning and providing high-quality care.

• Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
• Educated patients and families on disease management, medication safety, and at-home healthcare strategies to promote selfcare.
• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
• Contributed to the overall success of the home health agency by maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction and positive outcomes.