Jodene Christmas Oghenekaro
Millersville,MD
Summary
Experienced Mental Health Registered Nurse and Community Support Specialist with 20+ years of experience in case management, behavioral health, crisis intervention, care coordination, psychosocial assessment, and client advocacy. Skilled in developing care plans, coordinating multidisciplinary services, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting individuals with complex mental health and behavioral needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Support Specialist (CSS) / Case Manager
Delta-T Group – Pathways School
Annapolis, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated services among families, schools, therapists, and community providers to ensure comprehensive support for students.
- Delivered individualized case management and behavioral support, enhancing student well-being and engagement.
- Developed and monitored individualized support plans and behavioral interventions, facilitating progress toward behavioral goals.
- Support crisis intervention, de-escalation, and client advocacy.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and compliance records.
Registered Nurse – Psychiatry
Newham Psychiatric Acute Community Team (PACT)
London
04.2010 - 07.2024
- Managed community mental health caseloads, coordinating multidisciplinary care to support patient recovery.
- Administered and monitored psychiatric medications.
- Delivered crisis intervention and home treatment, effectively preventing unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Administered and monitored psychiatric medications, ensuring adherence to treatment plans and optimizing patient outcomes.
Staff Nurse – CAMHS
Priory Hospital North London
12.2006 - 04.2010
- Delivered comprehensive inpatient child and adolescent mental health care, including case management, family interventions, counseling, risk assessment, and medication management to support patient recovery.
- Delivered patient-centered care in a fast-paced mental health environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to the medical team.
Resident Therapist & RN
Arbours Crisis Centre
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Provided crisis stabilization and psychodynamic therapy while managing risks and maintaining clinical documentation.
Education
Diploma - Nursing (Mental Health)
University of Greenwich
London 05.2004 - 05.2006
BA (Hons) - Psychosocial Studies
University of East London
London 09.1998 - 02.2002
Skills
- Case Management
- Care Coordination
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Treatment Planning
- Risk Assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Trauma-Informed Care
- De-escalation
- Client Advocacy
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medical Technician (CMT)
- CPR & First Aid
Timeline
Community Support Specialist (CSS) / Case Manager
Delta-T Group – Pathways School
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse – Psychiatry
Newham Psychiatric Acute Community Team (PACT)
04.2010 - 07.2024
Staff Nurse – CAMHS
Priory Hospital North London
12.2006 - 04.2010
Resident Therapist & RN
Arbours Crisis Centre
03.2006 - 06.2008
Diploma - Nursing (Mental Health)
University of Greenwich
05.2004 - 05.2006
BA (Hons) - Psychosocial Studies
University of East London
09.1998 - 02.2002