What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Nkechi Ileka
Nkechi is a Certified Nurse Practitioner with a Master's in Nursing from Catholic University of America and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. Her prior nursing experience includes working as Director of Nursing, Clinical Educator, and staff nurse in ICU, Cardiology, and PCU. She is a dedicated professional with over 15 years of experience managing nursing operations, directing patient care, teaching and training both experienced and new nurses, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate nursing students.
Nkechi has been fortunate and blessed to be recognized as a Paul Ambrose Scholar and was honored to serve as the Keynote/commencement speaker at a nursing graduation in 2013. She volunteers as an objective grant reviewer for the Paul Ambrose Scholar Program and as an Accreditation Reviewer for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. Nkechi is a Maryland Response Medical Reserve Corps member and served as Adjunct Faculty for the Nurse Practitioner program at Bowie State University, School of Graduate Studies, from 2013 to 2017. She is a certified CPR, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support instructor for the American Heart Association, American Safety Health Institute, Emergency Care and Safety Institute, and Community Emergency Response Team Instructor. Nkechi is an active member of the American Nurses Association, American Association of Critical Care Nurses, National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, and Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society.
Nkechi enjoys nursing because she believes every nurse can be an advocate for health promotion and disease prevention, improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practice. She also believes that imparting knowledge empowers people to be autonomous and inspired to teach others. When Nkechi is not doing one of her favorite things-cooking, traveling, or reading-she is busy taking care of her family.
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Education and training
- Catholic University of America, Master's in Nursing
- University of Maryland (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1285974451
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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She was very thorough and was able to listen and to set up the other appointments I required.
June 16, 2022Lasasha T.Verified patient
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What practice does Nkechi Ileka work with?
Nkechi Ileka works with Menocal Family Practice.
Where is Nkechi Ileka's office located?
Nkechi Ileka's office is located at 1050 Key Pkwy, Frederick, MD 21702.
What languages does Nkechi Ileka speak?
Nkechi Ileka speaks English.
How do patients rate Nkechi Ileka in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Nkechi Ileka. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.