Lydia Mogaka Nyansire
Nurse
Kisii, Kisii District,16
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
County Government of Kisii
01.2010 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Improved patient satisfaction ratings by delivering compassionate and personalized care.
- Educated patients on disease management, self-care techniques, and wellness strategies to improve long-term health outcomes.
- Implemented infection control measures that significantly reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Provided emotional support to patients'' family members during critical incidents, strengthening overall trust in the healthcare team.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
- Promoted a safe and comfortable healing environment by addressing patient concerns promptly and professionally.
- Created an efficient shift handover process which improved continuity of care between nursing shifts.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to facilitate prompt diagnosis and treatment.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
Kisii 04.2001 -
Skills
Patient education
Direct patient care
Medication administration
Care plan implementation
Patient management
Catheter maintenance
Surgical care
Licensed RN
Home health care
Geriatric care
Patient care and education
Patient monitoring
Cooking, Reading, Socializing and Travelling
1. Cooking: I enjoy cooking, which has honed my time management and organizational skills, allowing me to efficiently prepare meals and manage tasks simultaneously,
2. Reading: I am an avid reader of industry publications and research papers, which keeps me informed about the latest trends and advancements in my field of nursing,
3. Socializing: My enjoyment of socializing has allowed me to develop strong communication and interpersonal skills, which I believe are essential for effective teamwork and collaboration and,
4. Traveling: Traveling has exposed me to diverse cultures and situations, enhancing my adaptability and problem-solving skills, which I can apply to new challenges in the workplace.
Timeline
Nurse
County Government of Kisii
01.2010 - Current
Diploma in Nursing - Nursing
Kenya Medical Training College
04.2001 -