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Mary Onyekwere-Eke

Monroeville,PA

Summary

Patient-oriented Nurse with 7 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with multiple specialties of nursing care and diverse patient population

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Forbes Hospital
11.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs across multiple nursing units.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Participated in staff meetings, educational opportunities, and quality improvement initiatives to stay current on best practices within the field of medical-surgical nursing.
  • Served as a resource for other nurses on the Float Pool, offering guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices.
  • Championed a culture of patient-centered care, consistently demonstrating empathy, respect, and professionalism in all interactions with patients and their families.
  • Strengthened relationships between nursing teams across various units through regular collaboration on shared float pool initiatives and projects.

Mobile Clinical Research Specialist Per Diem

Hawthorne Health
12.2023 - Current
  • Enhance patient safety by meticulously monitoring and documenting adverse events during clinical trials.
  • Increase patient retention rates within studies by fostering strong relationships with participants and addressing their concerns promptly.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in multiple therapeutic areas, contributing to the success of diverse clinical research programs using advance technology.
  • Reduced study deviations by implementing strict quality control measures and providing continuous feedback to clinical teams.
  • Utilize advanced mobile technology and medical devices to capture patient data during home visits, including vital signs, questionnaires, and specific study-related assessments.

Nursing Supervisor

William Penn Care Center
01.2021 - 01.2024

Company Overview: Skilled Nursing Facility

  • Oversaw daily functioning of the unit, directing admissions, discharges, and general patient flow
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards through regular audits of documentation, policies, and procedures.
  • Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
  • Promoted interdisciplinary collaboration by fostering strong relationships with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by conducting regular unit assessments and process improvements.
  • Managed staffing needs efficiently by creating flexible schedules that maximized coverage during peak times without exceeding budget constraints.

Registered Nurse - Travel

Nomad Health
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Provided quality nursing care in accordance with patient care policies and procedures
  • Evaluated, prepared, and executed a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each patient's medical needs under supervision of physicians and healthcare providers
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various clinical settings while maintaining consistent excellence in nursing practice as a travel nurse.

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Clipboard Health
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided skilled nursing assessments and interventions for complex medical conditions, enhancing patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate electronic health records, contributing to improved quality of care and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed wound care efficiently coordinating with wound specialists when necessary resulting in faster healing rates.
  • Served as an advocate for residents'' rights, addressing concerns promptly and ensuring their needs were met within the scope of practice.

Registered Nurse (Casual)

St Clair Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022
  • Company Overview: Medical-Surgical Unit
  • Assured quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards; measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards; making or recommending necessary adjustments; following hospital and nursing division's philosophies and standards of care set by state board of nursing, state nurse practice act, and other governing agency regulations
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.

Registered Nurse

Lancaster General Health -Penn Medicine
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: Med Surg/Cardiac/Tele Unit
  • Practiced evidence-based nursing care to achieve optimum health outcomes while providing excellent services
  • Performed holistic assessment of cardiac patients and implemented actions plans to decrease length of stays and readmission risks
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, calling for assistance from health care support personnel
  • Protected patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations

Education

Master's - Nursing Leadership - Nurse Educator

Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE
12.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2018

Associate of Science - General Studies

West Virginia University
Parkersburg, WV
05.2015

Skills

  • Direct patient care and assessments
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Documentation and charting
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Infection control measures
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Care plan development
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical Research and education
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification (CMSRN)
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - PA State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Affiliations

  • Pennsylvania League for Nursing, Member, 01/01/20, present
  • National League for Nursing, Member, 01/01/19, present
  • American Red Cross Society- Disaster Health Associate, 08/01/16, present

Timeline

Registered Nurse - Travel

Nomad Health
02.2024 - 04.2024

Mobile Clinical Research Specialist Per Diem

Hawthorne Health
12.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, Float Pool

Forbes Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Long-Term Care Registered Nurse, Per Diem

Clipboard Health
12.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse (Casual)

St Clair Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022

Nursing Supervisor

William Penn Care Center
01.2021 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

Lancaster General Health -Penn Medicine
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certification (CMSRN)
  • Registered Nurse License (RN) - PA State Board of Nursing.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Master's - Nursing Leadership - Nurse Educator

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University

Associate of Science - General Studies

West Virginia University
Mary Onyekwere-Eke