Kenechukwu Chime, BSN, RN
Clinical Nurse Manager
La Quinta,CA
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in healthcare management. Skilled in team leadership, patient care coordination, and quality improvement. Focused on fostering collaboration and adapting to evolving healthcare needs. Known for reliability, critical thinking, and effective communication. Experienced ICU Nurse and Nurse Clinical Manager with over five years in critical care and trauma settings. Skilled in patient assessment, advanced life support, and emergency response. Proficient in clinical management, team coordination, and optimizing patient care through evidence-based practices and data analysis. Expertise in EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscript) to improve healthcare delivery. Known for strong clinical judgment, problem-solving, and ability to manage high-pressure situations. Committed to continuous learning, fostering staff collaboration, and bringing improvements in patient outcomes. Seeking to leverage clinical and administrative experience to contribute to organizational success and professional growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nurse Clinical Manager
Desert Regional Medical Center
Palm Spring, California
12.2023 - Current
- Successfully delegated tasks and monitored workflow to ensure timely completion of assignments.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory guidelines and professional standards of practice.
- Determined qualifications and competence of nursing and support personnel and assigned tasks based upon strengths.
- Implemented innovative approaches towards improving operational efficiency within the organization.
- Utilized strong communication skills to foster positive relationships with multidisciplinary teams.
- Exhibited excellent leadership qualities while managing a diverse team of nurses and healthcare professionals.
- Cultivated an environment that was conducive to quality patient care by promoting teamwork, collaboration, and open communication amongst staff members.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing, implementing, and evaluating clinical nursing practice standards.
- Efficiently directed the day-to-day operations of a 35 bed Trauma level 1 acute care unit.
- Established clear expectations for staff performance through regular meetings and one on one interactions.
- Used computers to complete necessary patient charts and documentation on patients' progress.
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Evaluated performance of nursing staff using established criteria such as customer satisfaction surveys or peer review tools.
- Provided guidance and support to staff members regarding professional growth opportunities.
Trauma ICU Nurse
Harbor UCLA
Torrence, California
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Collaborated effectively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment plans for patients.
- Implemented strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards of care.
- Identified areas for improvement within the department by analyzing data from various sources.
- Provided clinical oversight to ensure quality patient care, while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented evidence-based nursing practice protocols to improve patient outcomes.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to plan and evaluate patient care needs.
- Coordinated staffing schedules and supervised staff performance to ensure optimal utilization of resources.
- Trauma LVL 2, Medical and Neuro Intensive care
Travel Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Los Angeles, California
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units.
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
- Assisted with smooth admissions and discharges, coordinating paperwork and seeing to patients' medical and personal needs.
- Monitored and maintained function of ventilators and medication pumps.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients at diverse facilities, maximizing support with diligent attention to individual needs.
- Offered expert, compassionate end-of-life care to geriatric and terminal patients.
- Documented patient information with Meditec charting system.
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Lakewood, California
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units.
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
- Monitored and maintained function of ventilators and medication pumps.
- Intervened in crisis situations, employing nursing standards and protocols to handle different issues.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients at diverse facilities, maximizing support with diligent attention to individual needs.
- Offered expert, compassionate end-of-life care to geriatric and terminal patients.
- Documented patient information with Cerner charting system.
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Los Alamitos, California
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units.
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
- Assisted with smooth admissions and discharges, coordinating paperwork and seeing to patients' medical and personal needs.
- Monitored and maintained function of ventilators and medication pumps.
- Intervened in crisis situations, employing nursing standards and protocols to handle different issues.
- Documented patient information with cerner charting system.
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
JFK Memorial Hospital
Indio, California
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Supported facility needs by working flexible schedule and contributing to multiple units.
- Educated patients and family members on changing conditions and upcoming treatments.
- Assisted with smooth admissions and discharges, coordinating paperwork and seeing to patients' medical and personal needs.
- Monitored and maintained function of ventilators and medication pumps.
- Documented patient information with cerner charting system.
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
San Luis Obispo, California
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Controlled risks of deterioration with continuous monitoring and swift action on concerning changes in condition.
- Prioritized care for critically-ill patients, balancing emerging needs against core requirements.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection, orally, through gastric tubes and by other methods.
- Evaluated patients' vital signs and laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
- Prevented and treated sepsis and shock.
- Developed appropriate treatment pathways based on patient's age, health condition and stated beliefs.
- Taught patients, caregivers and loved ones how to manage conditions and improve outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Post University
Waterbury, CT 08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Candidate
Grand Canyon University
02.2024 - 05.2025
Associate in Science - Biological Science
Antelope Valley College
06.2017
Associate in Arts - Kinesiology
Antelope Valley College
12.2016
Associate in Science - Nursing Science
Antelope Valley College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Institute of Management & Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Pauls Secondary School
12.2008
Skills
- Clinical leadership
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Nursing staff supervision
- Scheduling coordination
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient care management
- HIPAA compliance
- Supervisory experience
- Managerial experience
- Ethical practice
- Critical care nursing
- Evidence-based practices
- Patient advocacy
- Healthcare team collaboration
Staff development
Mentoring and coaching
Performance improvement
Healthcare technology
Payroll administration
Unit administration
Unit leadership
Organizing staff schedules
Certification
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- BLS
- TCAR
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership
Post University
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Candidate
Grand Canyon University
02.2024 - 05.2025
Nurse Clinical Manager
Desert Regional Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
Travel Registered Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Trauma ICU Nurse
Harbor UCLA
08.2021 - 10.2023
Intensive Care Registered Nurse
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
Los Alamitos Medical Center
11.2020 - 01.2021
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
JFK Memorial Hospital
07.2020 - 09.2020
Travel Intensive Care Nurse
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
08.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Institute of Management & Technology
High School Diploma - undefined
St. Pauls Secondary School
Associate in Science - Biological Science
Antelope Valley College
Associate in Arts - Kinesiology
Antelope Valley College
Associate in Science - Nursing Science
Antelope Valley College
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteImportant To Me
Personal development programsCareer advancementWork-life balanceStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingAccomplishments
- Supervised team of 25+ staff members.
- Collaborated with Wound care team in the development of Nurse driven protocol that reduced HAPI by 45% in its first year.
- Consistently maintained zero CLABSI and CAUTI cases for multiple months by implementing daily reviews of central lines and Foley catheters.
Software
Epic
Cerner
Meditech
McKesson
Affiliations
- American Nursing Association
Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Interests
Golf