Temi Olubode
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional with strong expertise in behavioral health nursing. Skilled in patient assessment, crisis intervention, and developing individualized care plans. Highly collaborative team player focused on achieving positive outcomes and adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, compassionate, and adept at managing complex patient cases with sensitivity and professionalism.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Riveredge Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Increased patient satisfaction by establishing trust and rapport through compassionate listening and empathetic communication.
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy of patient records.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through consistent communication with healthcare team members, resulting in more comprehensive patient care.
- Advocated for patient rights within the healthcare system by maintaining confidentiality standards, addressing ethical concerns when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health situations, ensuring patient safety and proper treatment implementation.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists to adjust medication regimens, optimizing therapeutic effectiveness while minimizing side effects.
- Prevented escalation of psychiatric crises by recognizing early warning signs and intervening promptly with appropriate de-escalation techniques.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
John H. Stroger Hospital,
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Consistently maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Skillfully performed venipuncture, IV insertion, and catheterizations, ensuring proper technique and adherence to infection control standards.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual''s needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
RN - Psych
Ascension Saint Joseph
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
RN - Psych
Humboldt Park Health
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Completed pre-admission screenings and physical and mental health assessments for psychiatric patients
- Conducted surveillance of patients to note behavioral changes and relayed information to charting systems
- Performed standard nursing duties such as drawing blood and physical well check examinations
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
RN - RN General
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Medicated patients with withdrawals symptoms from both drugs and Alcohol
- Performed rounds regularly to maintain patient's safety per hospital protocol
- Coordinated and review paperwork, then completed Nurse to Nurse report from referring hospitals for inpatient hospitalizations.
RN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager
Lieberman Center for Health & Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 09.2016
- Supervise RNs LPNs and CNAs, managing schedules, directing daily duties answering questions and assisting when needed Assess need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Managed care from admission to discharge
- Followed infection control procedures
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Provided Post-Operative Patients care with Pain Management
- Monitored Patients on Oral anticoagulant therapy while maintaining PT/ INR levels for medication dosage adjustments per MD orders
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Provided patients and caregivers education on proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
LPN / LVN - Home Health
Greenwood Care
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Worked with psychiatric patients ensuring their safety
- Completed new admissions and transfers to the hospital Completed discharges to the community
- Implemented individual treatment plans for patients with broad range of mental health issues
- AdministeredFlu shots, insulin shots and TB tests Ensured that Drs orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and STAT orders Managed assaultive behaviors and psychotropic medication administration.
CNA - CNA
Warren Barr Pavilion
09.2010 - 11.2012
- Provided safe and compassionate care Followed direction of nurses
- Promoted patient comfort through various relaxation technique
- Assisted weak patients with ambulation Assisted with personal hygiene and meals
- Monitored patient vital signs Provided social and emotional support to improve patient being.
CNA - CNA
Waterford Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2009 - 09.2010
- Provided help for patients with their Activities of Daily Living
- In charge of chaperoning patients to doctors appointment
- Assisted with feeding patients to promote their wellness
- Monitored Patients vital signs Observed physical and emotional changes in patients and reported promptly to the nurse
- Inventoried patients personal belongings and replaced supply as needed.
Education
PMHNP - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2026
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Aspen University
Chicago, Illinois03.2022
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, Illinois05.2014
Certificate of Nursing -
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, Illinois05.2012
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment
- Mental Health Evaluation
- Anxiety Management
- Stress reduction techniques
- Self-Harm Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
- Social Skills Development
- Intravenous therapy
- Pre-and Post-Operative Care
- Compassionate Care
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication and IV administration
Certification
- RN, State of Illinois, 041424653, 05/31/2026
- BLS, 11/30/2024
- CPI, 07/16/2025
Candidatehighlights
Temitope is a Registered Nurse who has a total of 10 years of experience (7+ years in PYSCH and 3+ years in MED-SURG and Rehab). Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Quality-focused with effective communication and confident, compassionate team player. Has a strong experience in Medication Administration, Blood Draw and Sample Collection, Infection Control Procedures, and Patient Care Assessment. EMR Charting Experience: EPIC, MEDITECH. Presently licensed to practice as an RN in the state of Illinois. She is fully vaccinated against COVID19 with booster. Adhered to Hippa Guidelines, JCAHO standards. No TIME-OFF REQUEST.
Timeline
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse
Riveredge Hospital
06.2023 - 09.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
John H. Stroger Hospital,
01.2022 - 03.2023
RN - Psych
Ascension Saint Joseph
11.2020 - 01.2022
RN - Psych
Humboldt Park Health
01.2019 - 09.2020
RN - RN General
Chicago Lakeshore Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2019
RN - Charge / Supervisor / Manager
Lieberman Center for Health & Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 09.2016
LPN / LVN - Home Health
Greenwood Care
11.2012 - 01.2015
CNA - CNA
Warren Barr Pavilion
09.2010 - 11.2012
CNA - CNA
Waterford Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2009 - 09.2010
Bachelor Science of Nursing -
Aspen University
Associate Degree of Nursing -
Wilbur Wright College
Certificate of Nursing -
Wilbur Wright College
PMHNP - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
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