Lena Ivy Nyandiko
Wigan,Wigan
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nurse with almost 5 years of experience in providing high-quality care to patients in various health care. Skilled in delivering patient-centered care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for patients. Expertise in managing chronic and acute conditions while focusing on patient dignity and comfort. I have a dept at working in fast paced environments with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Compassionate professional with strong communication and teamwork abilities, coupled with solid foundation in patient care and medical knowledge. Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Committed to providing high-quality care, fostering patient well-being and supporting healthcare teams.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Nurse
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan
03.2022 - Current
- Safely administer medications and monitor for adverse effects if any
- Provide a high standard of care to the patients
- Strong communication skills, articulate ideas clearly, and able to listen effectively
- Planning admission and discharge of patients
- Make everyone's opinion in the team count
- Work as an independent practitioner, coordinating and charging the shift
- Coordinate patient care activities, and address staff concerns
- Maintain a high standard of accurate and confidential patient records
- Act as the patient advocate, working collaboratively and cooperatively to meet their need and involvement of their families in care when appropriate
- Promote best practices and professional development among the nursing team
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care
- Perform comprehensive health assessments, interpret diagnostic tests, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to create personalized treatment plans
- Participate in case discussions, providing second opinions on patient care decisions, and facilitating ethical decision-making processes
- Offer constructive feedback, guiding clinical practice, and encouraging continuing education
- Respond to medical and surgical emergencies, de-escalating situations, offering immediate support and interventions.
Nurse officer
Nakuru Level 6 Teaching and Referral Hospital
Nakuru
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitor and Assess Vital Signs, input and output and ensure a positive balance
- Administration of drugs, injections and infusions according to Nursing Council of Kenya -NCK drug administration policy
- Wound and pressure ulcer assessment, dressing and evaluation
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient's care from admission to discharge
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation and demonstrate competency in the use of information technology resources
- Maintain personal contact with patients, relatives and carers, being sensitive to their needs for courtesy, dignity and privacy and always ensuring a friendly environment
- Demonstrate an awareness of and participate in review of standards for practice, as part of the Adult Critical Care clinical governance agenda
- Support the implementation and evaluation of quality initiatives at unit level
- Vaccinate and immunize children and adults against communicable and preventable diseases Act in accordance with the NCK Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors and to be accountable for own clinical practice and professional actions at all time
- Provide Comprehensive care to women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and postpartum period while offering health education, emotional support and promote the well being of both mother and baby.
Nurse officer Intern
Nakuru Level 6 Teaching and Referral Hospital
Nakuru ,Kenya
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided high quality patient care by administering medication, conducting routine checks and updating medical records.
- Administered injections, took blood samples to aid in accurate diagnosis.
- Delivered health education programmes to promote community health awareness.
- Managed ward supplies for seamless healthcare delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team for improved patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort during treatment by providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Facilitated the recovery of patients through constant monitoring and evaluation of condition.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of science in Nursing with Information Technology
Maseno University
Maseno-Kenya 08.2015 - 04/2021
A-Levels - Highschool
St.Marys Mumias Girls High School
Mumias-Kenya 02.2010 - 12/2013
Skills
- Clinical Skills such as medication administration, infection prevention and control, emergency response and triage, care planning and coordination to name but a few
- Technical skills-Operating medical equipment ,use of online services, human computer interaction and use of Microsoft packages
- Interpersonal and soft skills-conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, adaptability and flexibility ,team collaboration, good communication skills and compassionate patient care
Languages
English
Fluent
Swahili
Native
Certification
- Acute Illness Management
- Behavioral Human Factors Training
- Advanced Care Planning
- Crisis Prevention Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
03.2022 - Current
Nurse officer
Nakuru Level 6 Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Nurse officer Intern
Nakuru Level 6 Teaching and Referral Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of science in Nursing with Information Technology
Maseno University
08.2015 - 04/2021
A-Levels - Highschool
St.Marys Mumias Girls High School
02.2010 - 12/2013
- Acute Illness Management
- Behavioral Human Factors Training
- Advanced Care Planning
- Crisis Prevention Training
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