MARY OKOYE
Staten Island
Summary
Licensed BSN-RN graduate (December 2025) with strong clinical skills, proven leadership potential, and a passion for patient-centered, culturally competent care. Inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing for academic excellence and professionalism. Experienced in school health, long-term care, critical care, and community outreach. Calm under pressure, bilingual (English/Spanish), and committed to improving patient outcomes through teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Anchor Home Care
01.2024 - Current
- Delivered one-on-one care to elderly and disabled clients, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Assisted with medication reminders and vital sign monitoring.
- Built strong rapport with clients and families to foster trust and enhance quality of life.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
White Grove Home Care
01.2021 - Current
- Delivered one-on-one care to elderly and disabled clients, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Assisted with medication reminders and vital sign monitoring.
- Built strong rapport with clients and families to foster trust and enhance quality of life.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Humancare
01.2018 - Current
- Delivered one-on-one care to elderly and disabled clients, including bathing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility support.
- Assisted with medication reminders and vital sign monitoring.
- Built strong rapport with clients and families to foster trust and enhance quality of life.
Patient Care Technician – ICU
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported nursing staff in a fast-paced ICU environment, assisting with vital signs, blood draws, EKGs, and patient hygiene.
- Provided compassionate care to critically ill patients while maintaining strict safety and infection control standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to support patient recovery and discharge planning.
Home Health Aide
BNV Home Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety and promoting independence.
Child Care Provider
4Cs of Passaic
Passaic
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided safe and nurturing care for children, supporting developmental milestones and family goals.
Education
B.S. Nursing (BSN) -
Nightingale College
05.2023 - 12.2025
B.S. Psychology -
College of Staten Island
Completed 53 Credits -
Nassau Community College
Home Health Aide Certificate -
Igbans Vocational Institute
High School Diploma -
Starlight Comprehensive Secondary School
Ogidi, NigeriaSkills
- Vital signs monitoring and interpretation
- Wound care
- Dressing changes
- Infection prevention
- Medication administration
- Patient safety practices
- Intravenous (IV) therapy support
- EKG interpretation
- Phlebotomy
- Specimen collection techniques
- Assistance with diagnostic procedures
- Basic life support (BLS certified)
- Patient positioning
- Ambulation
- Fall prevention strategies
- Post-operative care
- Recovery support
- ICU experience
- Long-term care experience
- Compassionate care
- Patient-centered care
- Cultural competence
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention education
- Support for elderly patients
- Advocacy for patient rights
- Holistic well-being
- Family education
- Collaboration in care planning
- Strong verbal communication
- Strong written communication
- Empathetic listening
- Building trust
- Effective patient education
- Discharge teaching
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals
- De-escalation techniques
- Conflict resolution
- Bilingual communication
- Leadership
- Mentorship
- Effective delegation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Prioritization
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
- Documentation compliance
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Basic software engineering knowledge
- Accurate charting
- Reporting
- Quality improvement initiatives
Certification
- BLS Certification, Current
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Phlebotomy Certificate
- EKG Certificate
- Patient Care Technician Certificate
- Cultural Awareness Training
- Certificate in Software Engineering, Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC)
Accomplishments
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, Inducted 2025
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Nassau Community College
- Nightingale College Class President, 2025
Expected Graduation
12/2025
Volunteer Experience
Community Action of Staten Island, Food Pantry Volunteer, Organized food distribution for underserved families, promoting community health and wellness., Supported clients with accessing resources and nutritional education.
Degree
BSN-RN
Skills
Vital signs monitoring and interpretation (BP, pulse, respiration, SpO₂), Wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention, Medication administration and patient safety practices, Intravenous (IV) therapy support and EKG interpretation, Phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques, Assistance with diagnostic procedures and basic life support (BLS certified), Patient positioning, ambulation, and fall prevention strategies, Post-operative care and recovery support, Experience in ICU and long-term care settings, Compassionate, patient-centered care for diverse populations, Cultural competence and sensitivity in healthcare delivery, Health promotion and disease prevention education, Support for elderly and vulnerable patients in home care settings, Advocacy for patient rights and holistic well-being, Family education and collaboration in care planning, Strong verbal and written communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams, Empathetic listener skilled at building trust and rapport, Clear and effective patient education and discharge teaching, Collaboration with nurses, physicians, and allied health professionals, De-escalation techniques and conflict resolution in high-stress situations, Bilingual communication in English and Spanish, Leadership as Class President for BSN cohort, coordinating student initiatives, Mentorship of peers and new team members, Effective delegation and team collaboration to improve patient outcomes, Time management and prioritization of multiple patient care responsibilities, Problem-solving and critical thinking under pressure, Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner), Documentation compliance with HIPAA and facility policies, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and communication, Basic software engineering knowledge for healthcare technology integration, Accurate charting, reporting, and quality improvement initiatives
Timeline
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Anchor Home Care
01.2024 - Current
B.S. Nursing (BSN) -
Nightingale College
05.2023 - 12.2025
Patient Care Technician – ICU
Staten Island University Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide (HHA)
White Grove Home Care
01.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Humancare
01.2018 - Current
Home Health Aide
BNV Home Care
01.2016 - 01.2018
Child Care Provider
4Cs of Passaic
01.2016 - 01.2017
B.S. Psychology -
College of Staten Island
Completed 53 Credits -
Nassau Community College
Home Health Aide Certificate -
Igbans Vocational Institute
High School Diploma -
Starlight Comprehensive Secondary School