Mary Keigans
@marykeigans
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator blending clinical care with evidence-based teaching.
What I'm looking for
I’m a Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator living at the intersection of clinical practice and academia. I see patients in urgent care while serving as faculty at the University of South Carolina Aiken, teaching Women’s Health and Nutrition and preparing the next generation of nurses through evidence-based, student-centered learning.
In my instructor role, I enhanced student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and educational tools, strengthened critical thinking skills through technology integration, and tailored lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles. I mentor struggling students with targeted one-on-one assistance and monitor progress with regular assessments and constructive feedback.
Clinically, I handle complex cases involving multiple comorbidities by employing critical thinking skills and seeking expert consultations when necessary. I perform comprehensive physical assessments, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and develop evidence-based treatment plans, while promoting health maintenance and disease prevention through patient education, counseling, and collaborative, interdisciplinary care.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Women’s Health Instructor
University of South Carolina Aiken
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Enhanced student comprehension by using diverse teaching methods, technology integration, and active learning activities. Mentored students with targeted one-on-one support and monitored progress through regular assessments.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Novant Health
Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 4 months)
Handled complex, multi-comorbidity cases using critical thinking, diagnostic reasoning, and expert consultations when needed. Performed comprehensive physical assessments and ordered/interpreted diagnostic tests to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Town of Wagener
Mar 2023 - Feb 2024 (11 months)
Promoted health maintenance and disease prevention through counseling on lifestyle modifications and individualized patient education. Improved outcomes by implementing evidence-based assessments and care plans while supporting efficient care delivery.
Labor and Delivery RN
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Oct 2019 - Mar 2023 (3 years 5 months)
Managed mother-and-fetus care with evidence-based labor and delivery practices while monitoring vital signs, fetal heart rates, and labor progress. Reduced complications by closely tracking clinical changes and maintaining a safe, supportive environment through effective teamwork and communication.
Preceptor
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Feb 2018 - Jan 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Educated new graduate and experienced nurses on hospital and unit policies and procedures, providing consistent feedback to support growth. Mentored preceptees by building supportive learning relationships and sharing best practices and techniques for effective nursing.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner
Aiken Regional Medical Center
May 2018 - Oct 2019 (1 year 5 months)
Collected and preserved medical forensic evidence from sexual assault victims using trauma-informed care approaches. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams and performed thorough examinations to improve patient treatment and ensure accurate documentation.
Emergency Department RN
Aiken Regional Medical Center
Feb 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 8 months)
Provided high-quality emergency nursing care in a fast-paced setting, improving patient outcomes during critical situations. Managed acute cases using advanced cardiac life support and trauma nursing skills while delivering compassionate, individualized communication to patients and families.
Education
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University of South Carolina
Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of South Carolina (Columbia) in 2022.
University of South Carolina Aiken
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina Aiken, completed in 2016.
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Science
Earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of South Carolina (Columbia), completed in 2012.
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