Eniola Bankefa
Midlothian,IL
Summary
Experienced and bilingual Registered Nurse Case Manager specializing in chronic disease management, including diabetes, CHF, CKD, and cardiac conditions. Demonstrated leadership in community care case management, excelling in needs assessment, customized care plan development, and advocacy for optimal outcomes. Adept communicator and collaborator, proficient in managing complex cases. Successful track record in executing in-person case management within designated areas. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and proprietary applications. Additional expertise in Long-term care and Behavioral Health settings, delivering compassionate care and staying abreast of mental health trends. Well-suited for the requirements of the job description.
Professional healthcare provider with experience in psychiatric care. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, and therapeutic interventions. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic environments. Proficient in evidence-based practices, patient advocacy, and crisis management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
South Shore Health System
Chicago, IL
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Conducted comprehensive psychiatric evaluations to assess patient mental health needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
- Monitored and documented patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
- Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and available resources.
Nurse Consultant- Care Coordination (Contract)
Division of Specialized Care for Children (University of Illinois)
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Handled emergency calls and urgent medical situations over the phone, providing immediate guidance and support to ensure patient safety and appropriate responses to critical health issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including pediatricians, specialists, social workers, and therapists, to provide comprehensive care for pediatric patients.
- Proficient in using electronic health record systems to document patient interactions, update medical histories, and ensure accurate and confidential record-keeping.
- Educated patients and their families about medical conditions, treatment plans, and preventive care, ensuring they understand their health conditions and how to manage them effectively.
- Managed up to 75 cases for pediatric patients, coordinating care plans, scheduling follow-up appointments, and ensuring continuity of care through communication with families and healthcare providers.
- Provided telephone triage services, assessing patient symptoms, determining the urgency of medical issues, and giving appropriate medical advice or directing patients to the necessary healthcare services.
- Applied clinical care pathways and evidence-based guidelines to support decision-making in chronic disease management and care coordination.
- Remote
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aperion Care
Forest Park
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Organized and managed care of over 100 patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, management and lifestyle options.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN11-2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Triton College
River Grove, IL01-2022
Bachelor of Science - Insurance
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria01-2016
Skills
- Anxiety management
- Suicide risk assessment
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder management
- Depression treatment
- Psychopharmacology expertise
- Mental health assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse (New York): 934199
- Registered Nurse (Illinois): 041.522796
- Certified Case Manager [CCM]
Timeline
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Student
South Shore Health System
03.2025 - 05.2026
Nurse Consultant- Care Coordination (Contract)
Division of Specialized Care for Children (University of Illinois)
04.2024 - 04.2025
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Aperion Care
05.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Triton College
Bachelor of Science - Insurance
University of Lagos
Master of Science - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- 7 years direct care clinical experience
- Bilingual – English and Yoruba.
- Available to travel occasionally as needed within assigned area of coverage.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships.