ANGELA LUKUYU
WILLIAMSBURG,VA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with a progressive career history in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully manage difficult patients and high-stress situations. Develops strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, a respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Works effectively with diverse patient populations, fostering trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinates with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DrUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RN
THE FARLEY CENTER
Williamsburg, Virginia
07.2023 - Current
- Assessed patients in active drug and alcohol withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms
- Delivered expert therapeutic support to patients dealing with substance abuse, addiction, and mental health issues
- Collaborated with team members to monitor treatment progress and improve individual clients' plans
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources
- Supervising LPNs and Behavioral Health Techs
RN CASE MANAGER-Hospice
Riverside Hospice
Newport News, Virginia
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Providing end of life nursing care and support to patients and their caregivers
- Collaborating with physicians and other professionals to plan care
- Making frequent home visits to patients at the place they call home to evaluate patient conditions and developing individualized plan of care to manage end of life symptoms
- Educating patient and caregivers on management of end-of-life symptoms
- Pronouncing patient and coordinating care with funeral home after death of patient
- Supervising Hospice LPN and Home Health Aides
Registered Nurse Senior -PSYCHIATRY
Eastern State Hospital
Williamsburg, Virginia
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Provide care to adult and geriatric patients with a primary psychiatric diagnosis to include Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Anxiety, Depression, Chemical Dependency and Dementia with behaviors
- Administration and knowledge of psychotropic medications and potential adverse side effects
- Knowledgeable of crisis management techniques
- Performed psychiatric nursing assessments and developed nursing care plans to meet the patients’ needs
- Trained and supervised fellow nurses and support staff in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
Paediatric Floor, Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Centre
Abilene, Texas
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Provided direct patient care, to children 0-21 years stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
Pediatric Nurse and Nurse Counsellor
Gertrude’s Children's Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya
11.2009 - 12.2019
- Provided direct patient care, to children 0-21 years stabilized patients and determined next course of action
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
- Pre- and Post-op observation and management
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures
- Provide counseling support from medical expertise to families and patients diagnosed with chronic illness
- Provide nursing expertise to multi-disciplinary Care Team and offering clinical expertise, advice and support
- Develop and implement treatment plans based on clinical experience and knowledge
- Assessing psychosocial needs of patients diagnosed with chronic/ terminal illness as well as various mental health problems and provide professional, confidential counseling and support services to patients and families on both and inpatient and outpatient basis
- Following up clients to ensure adherence to treatment regimes
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2022
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Medical Health and Psychological Counselling
KENYA INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING
01.2016
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Pediatric Nursing
GERTRUDE'S INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH & RESEARCH
01.2013
DIPLOMA - Kenya Registered Nursing
NAIROBI HOSPITAL CECILY MCDONNEL SCHOOL OF NURSING
NAIROBI01.2008
Skills
- Holistic Care Assessment
- Efficient Management of Healthcare Referrals
- Parenteral Medication Experience
- Proficient in EMR Systems
- Patient Assessment in Substance Intoxication
- Wound Care Management
- IV Therapy Administration
- Nasogastric Tube Management
- Tracheostomy Patient Care
- Mental Health Assessment
- Workforce Management
- Crisis Management Strategies
- Supervision of Nursing Personnel
- Quality improvement
- Health promotion
- Patient education and counseling
- Chronic disease management
- Hospice care
- Medical evaluation
- Preventive health
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Virginia, 2020 to Present
- Registered Nurse, Texas, 2019 to 2020
- Registered Nurse, Kenya, 2008 to 2019
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 2019
- Certificate Medical Health and Psychological Counselling, Kenya, 2016
Professionalsummary - Bio
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 manage difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude, and excellent customer service. Works well with diverse patient populations and fosters trusting relationships to improve outcomes. Efficiently coordinate with healthcare professionals to advance patient care.
Timeline
DrUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE RN
THE FARLEY CENTER
07.2023 - Current
RN CASE MANAGER-Hospice
Riverside Hospice
01.2023 - 06.2023
Registered Nurse Senior -PSYCHIATRY
Eastern State Hospital
05.2020 - 12.2022
Paediatric Floor, Registered Nurse
Hendrick Medical Centre
01.2020 - 04.2020
Pediatric Nurse and Nurse Counsellor
Gertrude’s Children's Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2019
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - NURSING
Grand Canyon University
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Medical Health and Psychological Counselling
KENYA INSTITUTE PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA - Pediatric Nursing
GERTRUDE'S INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH & RESEARCH
DIPLOMA - Kenya Registered Nursing
NAIROBI HOSPITAL CECILY MCDONNEL SCHOOL OF NURSING