OLAYINKA OLAOLOPIN
HALIFAX,NS
Summary
Visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in program development and community engagement across healthcare and nonprofit sectors. Skilled in operational leadership, partnership building, and service delivery for underserved populations. Committed to advancing equity and enhancing community capacity through initiatives that improve food security and access to essential services.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Registrar & Community Outreach Coordinator
Daystar Skills Acquisition & Community Development Project
10.2009 - 11.2012
- Coordinated registration, records management, and administration of community-based skills acquisition programs focused on economic empowerment and self-sufficiency.
- Organized volunteers and community stakeholders to enhance outreach and support for humanitarian initiatives.
- Coordinated food distribution and relief efforts to provide essential resources for vulnerable communities across Nigeria.
- Collaborated with faith-based organizations, donors, volunteers, and community leaders to assess needs and coordinate sustainable responses.
- Collaborated with faith-based organizations, donors, and community leaders to assess community needs and develop coordinated responses.
- Promoted dignity, inclusion, community participation, and resilience through outreach and empowerment initiatives.
Director, Food Programs & Volunteering
Northern Groove
Halifax, NS
- Directed cross-functional operations, aligning priorities with organizational goals and timelines.
- Developed strategic plans to improve workflow consistency and service delivery.
- Led team performance reviews, coaching staff on expectations and accountability.
- Oversaw budgets, resource allocation, and spending controls for efficient operations.
Manager of Clinical Practice
Bayshore HealthCare
Halifax, NS
05.2025 - Current
- Led multidisciplinary teams in delivering community-based healthcare services, ensuring effective collaboration and quality of care.
- Acted as Branch Lead to maintain operational continuity and facilitate timely decision-making.
- Directed quality improvement, staff engagement, and service excellence initiatives to enhance overall service delivery.
- Serve as Acting Branch Lead supporting operational continuity and decision-making.
- Key Achievements
Nurse Manager, Home & Community Care
VON Canada
Lunenburg County, NS
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Directed community-based healthcare operations, enhancing quality and accessibility of care for diverse populations.
- Contributed to budget planning and performance management initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations and healthcare partners, facilitating collaborative care initiatives.
- Strengthened relationships with community organizations and healthcare partners.
- Supported accreditation, quality improvement, and operational planning initiatives.
- Contributed to budget planning and performance management initiatives.
- Key Achievements
- Leadership Responsibilities
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered patient-centered care within interdisciplinary healthcare environments serving diverse populations.
- Collaborated with physicians, social workers, allied health professionals, families, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Supported individuals with complex health, social, and economic barriers to enhance access to necessary resources.
- Participated in quality improvement, patient safety, and risk management initiatives to foster a safer healthcare environment.
- Mentored and supported onboarding of new team members.
Director of Nursing Services
Tristate Healthcare System
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Led strategic and operational initiatives to enhance effectiveness of healthcare programs and services.
- Managed staffing, budgets, and resource allocation to optimize performance outcomes.
- Developed policies, procedures, and systems supporting quality outcomes.
- Collaborated with executive leadership and stakeholders to align goals and drive program success.
Nurse Manager / Hospital Administrator
Olive Multi-Specialist Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Led healthcare operations and supervised staff to enhance performance management.
- Coordinated organizational resources to optimize quality service delivery.
- Supported staff development initiatives to foster operational improvements.
Operations & Administrative Lead
PCA Clinical Services
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed service quality, customer experience, growth initiatives, and staff performance.
- Managed service quality and customer experience while leading growth initiatives and enhancing staff performance.
- Developed operational policies to streamline processes and supported strategic planning to align services with organizational goals.
Senior Fertility Nurse
Nordica Fertility Centre
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Coordinated patient care, education, counseling, and treatment support services.
- Coordinated fertility patient intake, documenting histories and preparing charts for consultations.
- Administered prescribed medications and injections while reinforcing treatment schedules and self-care instructions.
- Assisted physicians during ultrasound-guided procedures, maintaining sterile technique and patient comfort.
Nurse in Charge
Nigerian Navy Sick Bay
03.2014 - 09.2019
- Managed nursing operations, enhancing care delivery and team efficiency.
- Led staff orientation and mentorship, improving workforce readiness and quality assurance standards.
- Coordinated community health promotion and outreach programs, increasing community engagement and health awareness.
Charge Nurse
Care1st Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2014
- Supervised nursing operations, enhancing staff performance and patient care.
- Developed standard operating procedures and nursing practice standards, ensuring compliance and best practices.
- Supported quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, contributing to safer patient outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - International Public Health
Liverpool John Moores University
United KingdomBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Suffolk
United KingdomLeadershipinhealthmanagement - Project Management in Global Health
University of Washington
USAProjectmanagementinglobalhealth - Leadership in Health Management
University of Washington
USARegistered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Lagos State School of Nursing
NigeriaSkills
- Strategic leadership
- Food security
- Community Impact
- Outreach Coordination
- Cultural Competence
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Volunteer Engagement
- Community Nutrition Initiatives
- Community Volunteer Management
- Collaborative Community Engagement
- Project Management
- Community Outreach Strategies
- Quality enhancement
- Performance Measurement
- Budget Management
- Compliance reporting
- Operational Excellence
- Public Speaking
- DEIB Leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 260 staff members.
Certification
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
- First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
- Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP)
- Advanced Certificate in Leadership
- Basic Certificate in Leadership
LEADERSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
- Twenty years of experience serving vulnerable and underserved populations.
- Extensive community engagement, volunteer leadership, and partnership-building experience.
- Strong understanding of food insecurity, poverty, social determinants of health, and community wellbeing.
- Proven success managing multidisciplinary teams, volunteers, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
- Skilled facilitator, mentor, public speaker, and community advocate.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and program reporting systems.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and culturally responsive leadership.
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
- Health Seminar Coordinator - Association of Nigerians in Nova Scotia | 2022-Present
- Community Medical Outreach Coordinator
- Nike Adeyemi Ministries | 2018-2022
- Grace Agam Foundation | 2016-2018
- Nehemiah Hope Initiative | 2016-2017
- Care1st Medical Mission | 2009-2014
- Ministry School Coordinator - Daystar Christian Centre | 2001-Present
Timeline
Manager of Clinical Practice
Bayshore HealthCare
05.2025 - Current
Nurse Manager, Home & Community Care
VON Canada
01.2025 - 05.2025
Registered Nurse
Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2023 - 12.2024
Director of Nursing Services
Tristate Healthcare System
12.2021 - 10.2022
Nurse Manager / Hospital Administrator
Olive Multi-Specialist Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2021
Operations & Administrative Lead
PCA Clinical Services
07.2020 - 12.2021
Senior Fertility Nurse
Nordica Fertility Centre
10.2019 - 07.2020
Nurse in Charge
Nigerian Navy Sick Bay
03.2014 - 09.2019
Registrar & Community Outreach Coordinator
Daystar Skills Acquisition & Community Development Project
10.2009 - 11.2012
Charge Nurse
Care1st Hospital
09.2008 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Lagos State School of Nursing
Projectmanagementinglobalhealth - Leadership in Health Management
University of Washington
Leadershipinhealthmanagement - Project Management in Global Health
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Suffolk
Director, Food Programs & Volunteering
Northern Groove
Master of Science - International Public Health
Liverpool John Moores University