MADINATU ADEKOLA
Aurora,IL
Summary
Dynamic Nursing Executive, Director of Nursing Consultant, and Clinical Operations Leader with more than seven years of progressive healthcare leadership experience spanning skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, outpatient services, and acute care. Proven record of driving regulatory compliance, survey readiness, quality improvement, infection prevention, workforce development, and operational excellence across multiple healthcare settings. Recognized for transforming underperforming clinical programs, improving quality metrics, reducing rehospitalizations, strengthening staffing stability, and leading organizations through successful state and federal surveys. Expert in CMS regulations, Medicare and Medicaid compliance, QAPI leadership, risk management, staff education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with Nurse Practitioner specialization while continuing to serve as a trusted nursing consultant and healthcare leader.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Nursing Consultant
Health Dimensions Group (HDG)
Illinois
02.2026 - Current
- Provide interim and consulting Director of Nursing leadership services to skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.
- Conduct comprehensive clinical, operational, and regulatory assessments to improve quality outcomes and organizational performance.
- Lead survey preparation, mock surveys, corrective action plans, and compliance initiatives.
- Guide executive leadership teams in achieving CMS compliance and quality improvement goals.
- Mentor Directors of Nursing, Assistant Directors of Nursing, Infection Preventionists, and nurse managers.
- Implement sustainable systems to reduce rehospitalizations, improve staffing effectiveness, and enhance resident outcomes.
- Analyze quality metrics and develop action plans targeting regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
- Lead QAPI initiatives focused on patient safety, infection prevention, clinical quality, and organizational performance.
- Planned and assigned workload to 100-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 100 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 25-person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 100 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Led nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to enhance nursing practices and improve patient outcomes.
- Oversaw recruitment, training, and performance evaluation of nursing personnel to ensure optimal staffing levels.
Director of Nursing
Pearl of Orchard Valley
Aurora, Illinois
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Directed all nursing operations for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility.
- Managed clinical services, staffing, budgeting, infection prevention, and regulatory compliance activities.
- Led successful survey readiness initiatives and quality improvement projects.
- Improved resident outcomes through evidence-based clinical practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Oversaw staff recruitment, retention, onboarding, and leadership development.
- Maintained compliance with CMS, IDPH, and organizational standards.
- Planned and assigned workload to 20 -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 60 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 20 -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 60 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 40 -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Planned and assigned workload to 40 -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 120 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Planned and assigned workload to 40 -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 120 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Director of Nursing
North Aurora Care Center
Aurora,IL
08.2023 - 09.2024
- Directed daily clinical operations while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations.
- Led infection prevention, wound care, fall reduction, sepsis management, and rehospitalization reduction initiatives.
- Facilitated QAPI meetings and performance improvement projects.
- Developed staffing plans and managed nursing workforce performance.
- Conducted competency assessments, leadership training, and employee development programs.
- Served on Medication Safety, CAUTI Reduction, Infection Prevention, and Sepsis Committees.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists, therapists, and executive leadership to improve quality metrics.
- Planned and assigned workload to 20 -person nursing staff to direct patient care.
- Evaluated work performance of 80 nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
Registered Nurse Manager
Estates Of Hyde Park
Chicago, IL
2022 - 2023
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to medically complex patients.
- Performed assessments, medication administration, patient education, and care coordination.
- Maintained accurate clinical documentation and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and positive patient outcomes.
- Managed all nurses and nursing activities in 214-bed nursing home by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
- Worked at least 16 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Worked at least 16 hours per month as floor nurse to maintain clinical proficiency.
- Managed 50 nurses and nursing activities in 214-bed nursing home by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Estates Of Hyde Park
Chicago, IL
2020 - 2023
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
- Developed training programs for new LPNs to enhance skills and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored patient care plans, adjusting treatments based on assessments and physician directives.
- Implemented efficient scheduling systems to optimize staff allocation and improve patient coverage.
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
2019 - 2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Educated patients on basic health practices and post-care procedures following treatment.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and best practices for patient interaction.
- Implemented feedback from supervisors to improve workflow efficiency and service quality.
Patient Care Technician
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Chicago, IL
2019 - 2020
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Delivered compassionate support to patients, enhancing their overall experience in the facility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to health standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL2022
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2021
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Great Paragon Healthcare
Chicago, IL2019
Certificate - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas
Kansas City, KS2014
Certified Nurse Aide - Nursing
Kansas School of Nursing
Kansas City, KS2012
Skills
- Clinical Operations
- Nursing Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- CMS Survey Readiness
- Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI)
- Infection Prevention
- Risk Management
- Staff Development
- Workforce Optimization
- Strategic Planning
- Medicare & Medicaid Compliance
- Patient Safety
- Clinical Education
- Change Management
- Long-Term Care Leadership
- Performance Improvement
- Interdisciplinary Team Leadership
- PointClickCare
- EPIC
- MyChart
- TigerConnect
- BCMA
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Clinical Quality Reporting Systems
- Electronic Health Records (EHR)
- Healthcare Analytics & Reporting
- Nurse education and training
- Leadership and guidance
- Quality improvement
- Strong work ethic
- Professional development
- Process improvements
- Policies compliance enforcement
- Clinical resources management
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Staff scheduling
- Healthcare regulations compliance
- Clinical operations management
- Long-term care
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
- Employee coaching
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation and reporting
- Policy development
- Nursing staff supervision
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Issue resolution
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Behavioral health
- Schedule preparation
- Effective multitasking
- Team supervision
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Disease control
- Strategic planning
- Clinical leadership
- Process improvement
- Case management
- Patient safety protocols
- Direct patient care
- Quality assurance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff evaluation
- Patient education
- Standards of practice
- Hospital admissions
- Chronic disease management
- EMR software
- Risk management
- Medical equipment services
- Clinical system monitoring
- Acute care
- Family support
- Personnel evaluations
- Wellness services
- Discharge and transfer procedures
- Nursing ethics
- HIPAA regulations
- Quality control
- Verbal and written communication
- Goal planning
- Performance evaluations
- Clinical staffing
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient care management
- First aid and CPR
- Nursing recruitment
- Clinical care oversight
- Regulatory requirements
- Patient care assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Staff supervision
- Performance monitoring
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient safety
- Medicare compliance
- Clinical staff management
- Decision-making
- Emergency readiness
- Nursing operations management
- Organizational goal development
- Employee work scheduling
- Training and mentoring
- Operating plans development
- Electronic medical record software
Accomplishments
Reduced Complication of hospital acqired infections.
Improved patient expirence
Streamlined Processes
Leadership and Mentorship
Interdiscipline collaboration
Public health initiatives: Volunteering with organization and sustaing community wellness campaigns, such as suicide awareness and opioid abuse preventation.
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Illinois
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CPR Certified
- Infection Prevention & Control Training
Timeline
Director of Nursing Consultant
Health Dimensions Group (HDG)
02.2026 - Current
Director of Nursing
Pearl of Orchard Valley
01.2024 - 01.2025
Director of Nursing
North Aurora Care Center
08.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Nurse Aide - Nursing
Kansas School of Nursing
Registered Nurse Manager
Estates Of Hyde Park
2022 - 2023
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
Estates Of Hyde Park
2020 - 2023
Patient Care Technician
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
2019 - 2020
Patient Care Technician
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
2019 - 2020
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
Great Paragon Healthcare
Certificate - Nursing
Kansas City Kansas Community College Kansas
LEADERSHIP, QUALITY & REGULATORY EXPERTISE
CMS & Medicare Compliance Survey Readiness & Regulatory Management Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Infection Prevention & Control Risk Management Rehospitalization Reduction Strategies Medication Safety Programs CAUTI Prevention Programs Sepsis Management Initiatives Staff Development & Leadership Coaching Clinical Program Development Workforce Planning & Retention
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
Director of Nursing Consultant supporting multiple healthcare organizations Extensive leadership experience in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care Proven success in survey readiness and regulatory compliance Strong background in quality improvement and infection prevention Experienced educator, mentor, and clinical leader MSN-Nurse Practitioner Candidate with commitment to advancing patient-centered care and healthcare excellence