Anthonia Onyemem
Registered Nurse
Miller Place,NY
Summary
I am an enthusiastic graduating Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP with a progressive career history in acute care, chronic care, and patient care coordination. I provide comprehensive physical examination, history taking, and manage multiple comorbidities. I am looking for an organization whose mission and goals align with my desire to provide cost-effective, evidence-based care and patient-centered care in the adult population with multi-faceted medical conditions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Nurse Practitioner
CareMed Urgent & Primary Care
Miller Place, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Provided information on health promotion and disease prevention.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
- Explained side effects from medications and provided in-depth education to patients on diabetes, asthma, cancer and other diseases.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
Port Jefferson, NY
03.2015 - Current
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Motivated nursing staff to pursue advanced training and collaborated with unit leaders to identify skill needs.
Adult Nurse Practitioner Student
Brookhaven Cardiology
Patchogue, NY
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Conducted physical assessments of relevant body system and performed standardized tests to check responses.
- Managed and treated patients suffering from chronic conditions including hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias and hyperlipidema.
- Perform exercise stress test and nuclear stress test for patients.
- Review EKG strips and identified abnormal rhythms to the physician/NP
- Monitored patient's lab result and collaborated with nurse practitioner for appropriate treatment and follow-up.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
Portjefferson, NY
03.2020 - 01.2021
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult and geriatric ICU patients.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on [Number]-bed medical-surgical unit, providing direct care to up to [Number] patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks.
Nurse Practitioner Student
Long Island Select Healthcare
Hauppauge, NY
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Established effective relationships with patients and families by respecting patient rights and involving patients and families in decision making.
- Conducted physical exams and health screenings, including blood pressure and cholesterol checks.
- Ordered and interpreted laboratory and diagnostic tests to provide appropriate follow-up care.
- Evaluated new and established patients each shift, took vitals and attained key case information.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions, and people with developmental disabilities.
- Completed 200 hours of clinical work in primary care, and chronic care management.
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Brookhaven Hospital
Brookhaven, NY
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Educated patients and caregivers of various available external resources to support wound management, disease management and medication administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments and assisting staff.
- Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Lakeview Rehabilitation Center
Medford, NY
12.2014 - 03.2016
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for [Type] rehabilitation unit.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, and catheter insertion.
Education
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
St. Joseph's College
Patchogue, NY 09.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY 05.2013 - 08.2014
MBA - Healthcare Management
St. Joseph's College
Brooklyn 09.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Otoscope use
Physical assessments
Acute care expertise
Foley catheters
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Tracheostomy Care
Strong clinical judgment
Professional bedside manner
Chronic disease management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification
New York State Licensed Professional Nurse, 693867
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Adult Nurse Practitioner
CareMed Urgent & Primary Care
02.2021 - Current
Adult Nurse Practitioner Student
Brookhaven Cardiology
08.2020 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
03.2020 - 01.2021
Nurse Practitioner Student
Long Island Select Healthcare
09.2019 - 05.2020
Master of Science - Adult Nurse Practitioner
St. Joseph's College
09.2018 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, Step Down Unit
Brookhaven Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
Mather Hospital Northwell Health
03.2015 - Current
Registered Nurse Shift Supervisor
Lakeview Rehabilitation Center
12.2014 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Adelphi University
05.2013 - 08.2014
MBA - Healthcare Management
St. Joseph's College
09.2009 - 05.2011