Michelle Onyebuagu RN, BSN MSN-PNP STUDENT
Indianapolis
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student with a strong clinical background in patient assessment, care planning, and evidence-based practice. Experienced in delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a critical care setting, with advanced skills in critical thinking, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. I am passionate about patient education, health promotion, and improving outcomes through a holistic approach to care. I bring professionalism, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to learning. I am eager to collaborate with experienced preceptors to expand my clinical skills through mentorship and hands-on experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
02.2021 - Current
- Advocate for patient rights and needs, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care delivery within the NICU setting.
- Reduce complications by closely monitoring vital signs, administering medications as needed, and assessing the overall condition of newborns.
- Increase patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care while ensuring all NICU standards are met or exceeded.
- Implement evidence-based practices in daily care routines to significantly improve patient care quality.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for neonates, resulting in holistic health improvements.
- Conduct detailed assessments of neonatal patients to identify care needs and monitor progress.
- Enhance emotional support for parents and families by providing guidance and information throughout their NICU journey.
Registered Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
03.2015 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as per established protocols for neonatal patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team for timely interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for NICU infants.
- Educated parents on infant care practices, fostering family involvement in the healing process.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on NICU procedures and best practices.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring smooth transitions for families post-NICU care.
- Promoted family-centered care by providing education, support, and resources to parents of NICU patients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control policies, proper equipment handling, and waste disposal procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized plans of care for premature and critically ill neonates.
- Facilitated effective communication between families, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians, pharmacists – fostering a collaborative approach to holistic neonatal healthcare delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes with development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Indianapolis, IN05-2014
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Clinical judgment
- Detail-oriented
- Healthcare team collaboration
Languages
English
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Ascension St. Vincent
02.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Riley Hospital for Children
03.2015 - 09.2025
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Marian University
Clinical Requirements
Advanced Health and Physical Assessments (40 hours)
*Clinical start date- 02/09/2026; Clinical end date- 05/03/2026*
- primary care, outpatient clinics, internal medicine, family practice
**I will begin my didactic coursework in January 2026, followed by the initiation of my clinical rotations. I am well-prepared for this journey and actively seek your support to further enhance my education. I would appreciate the opportunity to connect and discuss the available options.