CHINWE JACINTA LADIPO.
Fishers,IN
Summary
Registered nurse with extensive experience in assessing patient needs and implementing effective care plans. Demonstrates a strong commitment to patient education and multidisciplinary collaboration, ensuring streamlined operations and improved health outcomes in various clinical settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Neurodiagnostic Institute
Indianapolis, Indiana
03.2025 - Current
- Developed and evaluated patient care plans in collaboration with medical team to enhance patient outcomes.
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures to ensure timely care.
- Coordinated patient flow and streamlined operations throughout shifts to enhance care delivery.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient charts, supporting compliance with recordkeeping standards and facilitating effective communication.
Registered Nurse, Neuro Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Hospital East
Indianapolis, Indiana
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal recovery and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies, empowering them to manage their conditions effectively.
Travel Nurse
Westways Staffing Services, Inc
Orange, CA
12.1999 - 12.2021
- Sunset Villa Care Centre
- Casa Maria Health Care Centre
- Cornerstone Rehabilitation & Health Care
- 5533 N Galena Rd
- Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
- New Castle Correction Facility
- 1000 Van Nuys Rd, New Castle. IN 47362.
Intensive/Critical Care Nurse
NurseMate (Pty) Ltd, Nursing Agency
Germiston, South Africa
12.2015 - 12.2019
- Ahmed Kathrada Hospital (Lenmed Health) Lenasia, Johannesburg
- Thelle Mogoerane (NatalSpruit) Regional Hospital, Vosloorus, Johannesburg
- Leratong Regional Hospital, Johannesburg
- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Johannesburg
- Olivedale Hospital (Netcare health) Olivedale, Johannesburg
- Bedfordview Hospital (Netcare health), Bedfordview, Johannesburg
- Helen Joseph Academic Hospital, Johannesburg
Intensive Care Nurse (Intensive Care Nurse Trainee)
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Johannesburg, South Africa
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Clinical practice in the adult intensive care units (Cardiothoracic, multidisciplinary, neuro and pediatrics
- Hemodynamic monitoring of the patients admitted in the ICUs
- Monitoring and management of a mechanical ventilation, oxygenation, weaning and extubation
- Arterial blood gas test and assessment
- Monitored post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients to ensure stability and facilitate timely interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop and implement patient care strategies, improving overall patient management.
- Ensured timely delivery of medications to support patient recovery.
- Formulated nursing care plans and assessed, implemented, evaluated interventions to enhance patient outcomes.
- Delivered essential end-of-life support to dying patients, focusing on their emotional and physical needs.
Senior Nursing Officer: Accident and Emergency Unit
Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Federal Secretariat
Abuja, Nigeria
12.2006 - 12.2011
- Rapid assessment and treatment of patient in the initial phase of acute illnesses and trauma cases
- Obtain vital signs and take blood and other samples for investigation
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care outcomes through coordinated interventions.
- Gathered patient history and maintained precise documentation to facilitate effective treatment planning.
Nursing Officer: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Diff Hospital
Abuja, Nigeria
12.2005 - 12.2006
- Provision of critical care to premature and sick newborns
- Monitored temperature, respiration, cardiac function, oxygenation, and growth to optimize health outcomes for critically ill newborns
- Administered nutrition via nasogastric tube and promoted exclusive breastfeeding to enhance infant health and growth
- Delivered emotional support to families and provided health education to mothers to improve coping and understanding during challenging times
Midwife/Staff Nurse
Hugo Medical Centre
Abuja, Nigeria
12.2001 - 12.2005
- Provided comprehensive antenatal care to pregnant women, coordinating referrals to specialists to ensure optimal maternal and fetal health
- Monitored mothers during labour, conducted deliveries, and supported mother and baby through seamless transition to post-natal unit
- Delivered nursing care to medical and surgical patients, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and promoting recovery
- Administered medications to patients according to physician orders
- Monitored fluid intake and output to maintain patient hydration levels.
- Administered blood and blood products, monitoring patients for transfusion reactions to ensure patient safety
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa07-2017
Registered Midwife -
Okezie School of Midwifery
Abriba, Abia State, Nigeria03-2001
Registered Nurse -
School of Nursing
Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria11-1999
Senior Secondary School certificate (SSCE/WAEC) -
Obollo Secondary Technical School
Isiala Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria06-1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Care plan development
- Clinical documentation
- Precise charting
- IV administration
- IV therapy administration
- Chronic disease management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Mental health nursing
- Clinical research
- Compassionate care
Personal Information
Affiliations
- Nigerian Association of Nurses and Midwives (NANM)
- Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
- South African Nursing Council (SANC)
RESEARCH/PUBLICATION
- Ladipo, C. 2017; Roles of Specialist Intensive Care Nurses in mechanical ventilation management.....Southern African Journal of Critical Care 33(2)
- Ladipo, C. Roles of Specialist Intensive Care Nurses in mechanical ventilation management. School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, Research Day, September 2017: Poster Presentation
- Ladipo. C, Herbert. V & Schmoligruber S. Roles of Specialist Intensive Care Nurses in mechanical ventilation management. International Conference hosted by the Critical Care Society of Southern Africa, Sun City, Mpumalanga, October, 2017: Oral Presentation
References
- Mrs Aarinola Omisola (Supervisor) 2408257924
6743 Caribou Circle Indianapolis, Indiana 46278
- Mrs Rachael George 317712187
10944 Miller Dr Indianapolis IN 46231
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Neurodiagnostic Institute
03.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Neuro Medical-Surgical Unit
Community Hospital East
11.2024 - 05.2025
Intensive/Critical Care Nurse
NurseMate (Pty) Ltd, Nursing Agency
12.2015 - 12.2019
Intensive Care Nurse (Intensive Care Nurse Trainee)
Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
12.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Nursing Officer: Accident and Emergency Unit
Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Federal Secretariat
12.2006 - 12.2011
Nursing Officer: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Diff Hospital
12.2005 - 12.2006
Midwife/Staff Nurse
Hugo Medical Centre
12.2001 - 12.2005
Travel Nurse
Westways Staffing Services, Inc
12.1999 - 12.2021
Master of Science - Nursing
University of the Witwatersrand
Registered Midwife -
Okezie School of Midwifery
Registered Nurse -
School of Nursing
Senior Secondary School certificate (SSCE/WAEC) -
Obollo Secondary Technical School