Joy N Adeola
The Ohio State University
Graduate School, Department of Nursing
Adeola.7@buckeye.osu.edu
PROFILE
• Skilled in leading and executing complex and multi-disciplinary projects at organizational levels.
• Highly professional with over 25 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven leader with the ability to identify and capitalize on individual strengths, motivate teams and implement vision to achieve business goals on a global level.
EDUCATION
February, 2020-Nurse Educator Certificate (pending) The Ohio State University, Columbus
May, 2008- Master of Nursing and Health Admin: University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC
December, 2004-Bechelor of Science in Nursing University of North Carolina, Charlotte, NC
June, 1987 Certified Intensive Care Nurse Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria
April, 1982- Registered Nurse/Mid-Wife ABU Teaching Hospital, Zaria/Kaduna, Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nursing Education Supervisor September 2018- Present
Education Department, VAMC, Chillicothe, Ohio
Responsible for assessing facility clinical education needs, designing training plans, managing staff resources, and evaluating programs outcomes. Develops policies, e-learning conversations, and manage materials and program budgets. Ensures clinical education that meets the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Joint Commission standards. Facilitates on boarding education programs and manages daily operations. REdI requirements to include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advance Life Support (ACLS), Bar Code Medication Administration(BCMA) training, Clinical skills assessments and the Registered Nurse Transition Trainee Program(RNTTP)
Chief Nurse September 2014- September 2018
Geriatrics & Extended Care Line(GECL), VAMC, Chillicothe, Ohio
Executes leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross service and/or discipline lines and influences organizational mission and health care. Responsible for Community Living Centers (CLC) and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Services. Oversees Home-Based Primary Care (HBPC). Nurse Leader over GECL nursing and functions. Implements all patient care policies, procedures and directives. Responsible for GECL quality improvement activities, including accreditation standards related VHA performance measures. Monitors SHEP results, National Patient Safety Goals, and RAI/MDS performance.
Nurse Manager, Dementia Unit August 2008-September 2014
W.G.” Bill Hefner’s VAMC, Salisbury, NC
As a Nurse Manager(NM), develop, administer and evaluate the nursing program and activities of my unit, taking into consideration of each patient’s developmental stage, progressing from adult to the geriatric patient. Supervise professional and non-professional nursing staff and provide guidance/education to assure the delivery of optimum patient care. Accountable for patients on own unit, for maintaining the optimum level of patient care. Am also accountable for nursing staff for providing the guidance needed to maximize effective and efficient patient care. Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others.
RN-Staff Nurse Pediatrics Unit May 1996-August 2008
Carolina Medical Center-Union, Monroe, NC
Perform Staff Nurse functions within Pediatric Unit. Administer medications, perform patient assessments, admissions/discharges. Provide treatments/referrals as ordered by providers. Staff/student education as necessary. Reviews and updates care plans. Execute leadership that is characterized by substantial and continuous responsibility and accountability for population groups, and integrated programs across service and discipline lines, influencing organizational vision and mission.
RN-Case Manager, Home Health July 2006-May 2007
Home Connection, Charlotte, NC
Coordinate care for patients within the community care settings, for patients in their homes. Am accountable for ensuring that plans are made to meet the post-hospital nursing care needs of patients referred for community care and that their needs are met, and if needed, transfer and management of those patients in qualified nursing homes. This responsibility includes collaborating with other health professionals and utilization of knowledge of community resources in assisting the patient to an optimum level of independence. Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care. Audited client’s chart for proper documentation to support care provided
RN- Agency Nurse Pool April 1996-July 2001 Favorite Nurses: Favorite Temp, Charlotte, NC
Performed duties as a registered nurse on medical/surgical/telemetry, units at different hospital settings all over NC & SC., as needed by the agency. Self-directed, and responsible, ensuring delivery of safe nursing care, taking into consideration of each patient’s developmental stage, progressing from adult to the geriatric stage. Provide direct patient care, supervise other nursing staff including Licensed Practical Nurses and Nursing Assistants, while maintaining standards of care and assume a leadership role in management of the nursing team and accomplishment of unit goals. Complied with all mandated annual review requirements, rotate to other clinical areas as assigned, and take responsibility for attending in-service and continuing education.
RN-Charge Nurse June 1992-May 1996
Brian Center Nursing Home, Columbia, SC/ Charlotte, NC
Conducted educational in-services as needed by staff and patient. Reviewed and developed care plan. Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor, I function as team Charge Nurse(CN). Provide leadership which facilitates delivery of quality nursing care to the patients under my care, taking into consideration of each patient’s developmental stage progressing through young adult to geriatric stage, using the nursing process. I work effectively with all levels of staff to include collaborative efforts with other health professionals. The nurse provides leadership in improving patient care, maintaining standards of care, and directing and teaching other personnel in a variety of settings. I comply with all mandated annual review requirements, rotate to other clinical areas as assigned and take responsibility for attending and providing in-service and continuing education activities. Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care collaboratively with others./p
Nursing Officer/RN/Midwife April 1982-June 1992
Ahmadu Bello Teaching Hospital, Kaduna State
Demonstrates the ability to assess staffing, complex patient care issues, identify & implement effective interventions, evaluate outcomes, and demonstrate effective communication and mentoring skills. Demonstrates commitment to improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others. Acts as surrogate for the Chief Nurse, Director of Nursing. (DON) on non-administrative tours of duty. The Chief Nurse is kept appraised of activities in general and areas of concern specifically. Conduct staff/student education as necessary. Managed Surgical/Intensive Care Units. Staff/student supervision. Plan policies. Performed duties as registered midwife in Labor and Delivery Unit. Conduct staff/student education as necessary. Effectively manages complex patient care issues.
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Coordinator, Bi-Weekly New Employee Orientation Classes
Instructor, American Heart Association(AHA); Instructor, Nursing Mandatory Topics Instructor
Preceptor, Nurse Managers to CLC; Lead Post Survey Action Plan Development June 2015-2018
Charter, Quality Assurance Process Improvement & Falls Reduction Oversite Group(FROG), 2016
Facility Instructor, Suicide (S.A.F.E), January-June 2009
COMMITTEES/ RESPONSIBILITIES
Chair, Patient Centered Care; Chair, Quality Assurance Process Improvement(QAPI)
Co-Chair, GEC Council, GECL; Member CLC Nurse Leaders Group
Member, Exec. Committee Council, Chillicothe, VAMC; Member, VISN 10 SAIL Work Group,
CERTIFICATIONS
BLS/ACLS Provider Cert.-renewed 2018
BLS Instructor Certificate – April 2019
AWARDS
Certificate of Merit: Best Nurse of the Year—Brian Center Nursing Home, 1994
William Heart’s Scholarship, UNC Charlotte, May 2007
Merit Promotion: RN Staff Nurse to Nursing Officer, Jan 1986
Quality Increase/Cash Award, 2002
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
French, Nigerian Languages (Ibo, Hausa, Yoruba)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Sunday School Teacher, East way Church of God, Charlotte, NC, 1996-2014
Director, African Christian Women Fellowship, Charlotte, NC/Columbus, Ohio, 2009-Current
Secretary, Women’s Fellowship, Christian Teaching Center Family Church, Nigeria, 1989-1992
Leader, House Fellowship, Christian Teaching Center Family Church, Nigeria 1990-1992
Member: United Way, Walk -America.
REFERENCES
Available on request