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Ugochukwu "Joseph" Ekwunife

Ugochukwu "Joseph" Ekwunife

Houston,TX

Summary

Operations-driven healthcare and business professional with 10+ years of experience leading complex teams, managing a high-volume of clients, and improving service delivery across healthcare and customer-facing environments. Supervising clients, staff, patients, and families. Driving compliance, optimizing workflows, and partnering cross-functionally with clinicians, executives, and IT teams. MBA-trained with a strong command of ERP systems, data analysis, and operational execution. Known for calm leadership, sharp communication, and results under pressure.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Supervisor

Elara Caring Home Health Services
Houston, TX
07.2024 - 01.2026

Led daily operations for a multi-disciplinary home health company supporting 300+ patients and caregivers, ensuring compliance, service quality, and workforce efficiency. Recruited, onboarded, and supervised clinical staff, managing background checks, credentialing, training, and HR compliance. Acted as the operational bridge between physicians, nurses, case managers, and families to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. Maintained accurate patient records, improved documentation consistency, and resolved escalations quickly to protect patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Social Worker 1

Department of Children and Families
Chelsea, MA
10.2022 - 01.2024

Managed 50+ high‑risk child welfare and substance‑use cases, conducting assessments, coordinating services, and driving progress toward treatment goals. Applied crisis intervention and trauma‑informed practices while maintaining strict confidentiality and documentation standards. Delivered public education and stakeholder briefings while collaborating with multidisciplinary partners to stabilize families and improve long‑term outcomes.

Customer Service Representative

Sentry Lincoln Dealership
Boston, MA
07.2019 - 10.2022

Delivered high‑touch customer service in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring vehicle readiness, handling escalations, and maintaining customer satisfaction. Collected and analyzed customer feedback, collaborated with service managers on improvements, and developed standardized scripts to improve service consistency across channels.

Primary Care Support Manager

Tempus Unlimited
Boston, MA
01.2017 - 01.2024

Provided long‑term medical and personal care support for an individual with cerebral palsy, managing treatments, daily living assistance, and care coordination. Maintained detailed records, adapted care plans to evolving medical needs, and ensured dignity, safety, and quality of life through consistent, compassionate support.

Education

MBA - Information Technology Management

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Massachusetts-Boston
Boston, MA
05-2023

Skills

  • Healthcare Operations Management
  • Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
  • Project & Program Management
  • ERP / HRIS / EHR Systems (Workday, Epic, SAP)
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, Power BI, SQL)
  • Regulatory & HIPAA Compliance Recruiting, Onboarding & Credentialing
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Client & Stakeholder Management
  • Crisis Intervention Management
  • Communication & Public Speaking
  • Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Outlook), macOS, Tableau,
  • Ethics and confidentiality

Languages

English

Citizenship

U.S. citizen, does not require visa sponsorship or employment authorization now or in the future.

Timeline

Patient Care Supervisor

Elara Caring Home Health Services
07.2024 - 01.2026

Social Worker 1

Department of Children and Families
10.2022 - 01.2024

Customer Service Representative

Sentry Lincoln Dealership
07.2019 - 10.2022

Primary Care Support Manager

Tempus Unlimited
01.2017 - 01.2024

MBA - Information Technology Management

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Massachusetts-Boston