Kelechi Rosemary Chima
Shorewood
Summary
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in crisis intervention and interdisciplinary collaboration. Expertise in assessment and diagnosis, with a proven track record of developing tailored treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated leadership and commitment to compliance monitoring ensure optimal care delivery in complex mental health environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SIGNIFY
Signify Health
08.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive primary and specialized healthcare to homebound patients.
- Conducted physical assessments to diagnose illnesses and develop care plans.
- Reviewed and managed patient medications to ensure proper administration and prevent adverse effects.
- Coordinated care by collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and family members for cohesive strategies.
- Educated patients and families on medication regimens and health management practices. Provide education on disease management and overall wellness to help patients and their families better manage their health
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
Embrace Integral Care
Rolling Meadows
07.2025 - Current
- Coordinated patient care through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal treatment outcomes.
- Assessed and managed patients with mental illnesses, including PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, Depression, psychosis, Autism, and so many.
- Developed customized treatment plans aligned with patients' unique goals and needs.
- Conducted thorough mental health assessments while prescribing appropriate medications and therapies.
- Facilitated crisis interventions to support patients in urgent situations.
- Educated community groups on mental health awareness and available resources.
- Performed comprehensive psychiatric evaluations in outpatient settings.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding patient privacy rights.
Physiatrist
Puzzle Health
03.2024 - 08.2025
- Works as a physiatrist in long-term care facilities.
- Take care of patients needing therapies and medical necessities.
- Orders pain medications and equipment needed for therapy as requested.
- Rounds in long-term care facilities, monitoring the care of patients to prevent hospital readmissions, and also caring for psychiatric patients.
PMHNP intern
Icon Psychologies
Frankfort
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted comprehensive mental health assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans tailored to specific patient needs.
Hospitalist
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2024
- Work as a hospitalist in the hospital- 7on-7off.
- Assess all patients with all medical needs that are admitted to the hospital with a patient load of up to 70-100.
- Round daily, providing all medical care like diagnosing and prescribing.
- Provided care to both medical and psychiatric patients.
Provider
Exelon Corporation Nuclear Plant
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Works with licensed operators, licensed securities, and employees with annual physical exams.
- Assesses all employees with complete physical exams, recommendations for medical care needed.
Intensivist Neuro Intensive Unit
Community Hospital Munster, Indiana
Munster
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assess patient in neuro ICU, identify health problems, evaluate patient’s outcome in neuro ICU, and monitor their outcome from admission to discharge.
- Responds to all stroke alerts, from the Emergency room to the unit, takes history and determines the stroke as well as if need for TPA, and administers TPA.
- Receives and monitors patients post-endovascular procedures, such as post-aneurysm, subdural hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage, as well as caring for them.
- Monitoring patients on mechanical ventilation in the critical care unit, determining the outcome and progress of the patient while being intubated.
- Managing a patient with an external ventricular drain /ventriculostomy and post-craniotomy procedures.
Provider
Logistic Health Incorporated for the Military
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Worked as a provider in the military camp for assessing and examining the soldiers in preparation for deployment.
- Providing comprehensive physical health exams to all soldiers and comprehensive documentation.
- Assisting the US Department of Veterans Affairs in providing compensation and pensions examinations to veterans seeking payment, and submitting the results and further referrals to the US military for review and evaluation before deployment.
Education
Master’s degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Northern Kentucky University
01.2024
Master’s - nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Chamberlain College of Nursing
01.2016
nursing - MSN
Resurrection University
01.2013
Skills
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Counseling strategies
- Collaborative efforts
- Leadership skills
Treatment planning
- Medication management
- Crisis intervention
- Compliance monitoring
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Problem solving
- Care management
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
Certification
- ANCC Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- AANP Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C)
- AANP Certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Credentials
- MSN
- PMHNPBC
- PMHNPC
- FNP
- FPA
Timeline
SIGNIFY
Signify Health
08.2025 - Current
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONER
Embrace Integral Care
07.2025 - Current
PMHNP intern
Icon Psychologies
06.2024 - 12.2024
Physiatrist
Puzzle Health
03.2024 - 08.2025
Hospitalist
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
12.2021 - 03.2024
Provider
Exelon Corporation Nuclear Plant
11.2018 - 08.2020
Intensivist Neuro Intensive Unit
Community Hospital Munster, Indiana
01.2018 - 02.2019
Provider
Logistic Health Incorporated for the Military
09.2017 - 01.2018
Master’s degree - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Northern Kentucky University
Master’s - nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Chamberlain College of Nursing
nursing - MSN
Resurrection University