Lydia Ligunya
Boston,Summer St. Lynn MA,
Summary
Experienced psychiatric & detox nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detox Nurse
Salem State Hospital (Emonics Agency)
01.2024 - Current
- Providing care and psychological support to psychiatric patients and their families
- Administering medications or treatments as prescribed by doctors
- Monitoring patient progress and documenting changes in behavior or health
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized patient plans
- Providing consultation, education, crisis response, and outreach services to various stakeholders
- Performing comprehensive psychiatric assessments and diagnostics
- Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders
- Follow agency policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statutes, ethical guidelines, best practices.
- Offer primary care services to the psychiatric-mental health population
- Assess, diagnose, and treat individuals and families with psychiatric disorders or the potential for such disorders using their full scope of therapeutic skills
- Make nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
- Consult with Psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
- Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of patients
- Document all patient information on medical charts and follow Physician’swritten orders
- Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms
Detox Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center (Baldwinville)
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
Nurse
Lahey Hospital Medical Surgical Floor
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs, and PIC lines.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
Registered Nurse
Recovery Centers Of America
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Conducting interviews with clients to gather information about their lifestyles, habits, and medical histories.
- Coordinating with physicians and other healthcare professionals in order to develop treatment plans that meet each patient’s individual needs.
- Educating patients about their treatment options and helping them make decisions about their care.
- Monitoring patients’ progress throughout treatment to ensure that they are responding well to treatment and that there are no concerning side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Conducting tests to measure blood pressure, weight, body fat composition, and other factors that may affect a patient’s health status.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BSc Nursing University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts (Cumlade)
Massachusetts08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts Double Major in Communication And
University of Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya11.2007
Skills
- Emotional Support
- Clinical Documentation
- Behavioral Interventions
- Nursing Ethics
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Trauma recovery
- Treatment Preparation
- Care Coordination
- Patient Examination
- Direct Patient Care
- Vitals monitoring
- Diagnostic Test Ordering
Certification
- Facility: Boston Medical Centre Fall 2020
- Maternal Newborn Nursing - Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre Spring 2021
- Pediatrics Nursing Fall 2021 - Facility: Winchester Hospital
- Capstone Nursing - Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre Spring 2022 -Respiratory step-down unit
Memberships
- · Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
REFEREES
Mary Hardiman
Assistant Manager
Communitas inc.
60 D Audubon Rd. Wakefield MA
Tel: 7813672932
Ann Mukuhi
Supervisor
Lahey Hospital and Medical Centre
41 Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA
Tel:7742537491
Roseann Bruno
Direct Supervisor
Recovery centres of America
75 Lindall st. Danvers MA
Tel: 6172574158
Timeline
Detox Nurse
Salem State Hospital (Emonics Agency)
01.2024 - Current
Detox Nurse
Banyan Treatment Center (Baldwinville)
08.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Recovery Centers Of America
03.2023 - 08.2023
Nurse
Lahey Hospital Medical Surgical Floor
09.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - BSc Nursing University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts (Cumlade)
Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Arts Double Major in Communication And
University of Nairobi, Kenya
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