Brian Kenya
Peachtree City,United States
Summary
Clinical Registered Nurse and public health professional with a background in patient assessment, emergency response, and care coordination. Brings multi-site clinical research experience in participant recruitment, data quality, stakeholder engagement, and protocol compliance across HIV, tuberculosis, and reproductive health programs.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare Systems
Atlanta, United States
05.2026 - Current
- Medication administration: Delivering various oral, topical and complex intravenous (IV) medications and or titrating critical care intravenous drips.
- Rapid medical emergency assessments: Evaluating acute conditions using both bedside physical exams and technologically available and derived data for optimal intervention.
- Continuous monitoring: Tracking vital signs, complex cardiac rhythms, presenting neurological statuses and general physical presentation to determine sudden physiological declines and implement interventions for health improvement.
- Performed emergency interventions to stabilize patients in urgent medical situations.: Executing Basic and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (BLS and ACLS) Rapid Responses and code blues or sudden patient crises in the facilities.
- Fluid management: Administering crystalloids, blood and blood products transfusions and specialized intravenous infusions while monitoring for adverse reactions and patient outcomes.
- Specimen collection: Obtaining various bodily specimens and other biological samples required for urgent laboratory diagnostic testing and patient diagnostics.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.: Interdisciplinary collaboration and team dynamics: Partnering with physicians, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, physical and occupational therapists among other team members to update and carry out patient treatment plans.
- Operated and maintained hospital equipment, ensuring proper functionality for patient safety.: Managing and troubleshooting advanced medical machinery, including defibrillators, patient cardiac monitors, BiPAP and CPAP machines and IV pumps to ensure optimal and accurate functionality and data accuracy.
- Patient Test interpretation: Analyzing immediate information and data from bedside diagnostic tools, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and lab values to assist in guiding the care for patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted in surgical procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining sterile environments.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging medical situations.
- Conducted health assessments to evaluate patient conditions and identify needs.
- Trained and mentored junior nursing staff on best practices in patient care delivery.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Attended regular meetings with other healthcare providers to discuss best practices in providing quality patient care.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress and treatments provided in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Developed protocols for clinical staff members to follow in order to provide quality patient care.
- Ordered laboratory tests, reviewed results, and recommended further action if necessary.
- Participated in continuing education activities designed to enhance professional growth.
- Ensured the safety of all patients by adhering to established policies and procedures regarding infection control measures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and healthcare delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare facility.
- Instituted new processes and standards for in-patient care, contributing to departmental goals and enhancing overall patient care quality.
Study Field Lead and Coordinator
Marie Stopes Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Coordinated implementation of reproductive health research and data collection across multiple clinical sites in Nairobi, Nakuru, and the Greater Rift Valley Province, enhancing the quality of data for analysis.
- Managed participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, and follow-up activities in collaboration with field team members.
- Monitored study milestones and ensured adherence to study timelines liaising with the main office and field team members.
- Ensured compliance with government requirements, NGO oversight policies, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and study protocols according to policies and procedure guidelines.
- Conducted routine quality assurance reviews on collected data and reviewed ongoing collection to improve data completeness and accuracy before presentation.
- Trained field study and research study staff and clinic staff on research procedures, participant safety, and data collection tools used during the studies.
- Collaborated with investigators, sponsors, ethics committees, governmental interdisciplinary teams and team leadership and directors for the study leadership.
- Prepared technical field reports, progress updates, and research documentation for dissemination both to the study team and stakeholders.
- Facilitated dissemination of research findings through presentations and reports, ensuring stakeholders were informed for effective decision-making.
- Coordinated field financial expenditures, study logistics, procurement, and study resource management.
- Developed outreach initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of reproductive health services in local communities. to promote reproductive health services in communities.
- Assisted in monitoring compliance with health regulations and organizational policies.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve client engagement strategies effectively.
- Created and maintained accurate records of departmental activities, including budgets, personnel documents and project timelines.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.
- Implemented departmental policies and standards in conjunction with management to streamline internal processes.
- Analyzed financial activities of department to share budgetary input with managers.
- Computed balances, totals or commissions to support accounting team.
Study Coordinator
University of Nairobi/University of Manitoba
Nairobi, Kenya
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Coordinated clinical research activities for HIV prevention and public health studies across comprehensive care clinics and outreach sites, enhancing participant engagement and study compliance.
- Managed participant recruitment, screening, informed consent, enrollment, and follow-up activities, ensuring adherence to protocols and enhancing overall study integrity.
- Supported surveillance, referral systems, and follow-up initiatives for HIV and tuberculosis prevention, improving care pathways for participants and patients in various clinics.
- Led in data collection, quality control checks, financial management, procurement and resource administration and management
- Conducted routine quality assurance reviews on collected data and reviewing ongoing collection to improve data completeness and accuracy before presentation.
- Trained field study and research study staff and clinic staff on research procedures, participant safety, and data collection tools used during the studies.
- Collaborated with investigators, sponsors, ethics committees, governmental interdisciplinary teams and team leadership and directors for the study leadership.
- Prepared technical field reports, progress updates, and research documentation for dissemination both to the study team and stakeholders.
- Supported dissemination of research and study findings and implementation of the findings through presentations and reports for final deliberation.
- Coordinated implementation of reproductive health research and data collection across multiple clinical sites in Nairobi, Nakuru and the Greater Rift Valley Province
- Monitored study milestones and ensured adherence to study timelines liaising with the main office and field team members.
- Ensured compliance with government requirements, good clinical practice (GCP), and study protocols specified in policies and procedure guidelines.
- Collaborated with Universities, NGOs, healthcare facilities, and government stakeholders before, during and after the study to ensure adequate information dissemination.
- Facilitated communication between researchers, participants, and regulatory bodies.
- Maintained accurate study documentation and regulatory compliance records.
- Prepared summary reports outlining key findings from clinical trials upon completion.
- Managed financial aspects of studies including budget tracking and reporting as well as invoicing processes.
- Monitored subject safety during trial period by collecting information on adverse events reported by subjects or healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the creation of protocols, case report forms, informed consent documents, and other study related materials.
- Served as primary contact between sponsor companies and investigators throughout each stage of the trial process.
- Organized logistics for research site visits, ensuring smooth communication between sponsors and investigators. for sponsors and monitors by arranging travel logistics, scheduling meetings, compiling documentation for review sessions.
- Provided training and guidance to research staff regarding protocol requirements and procedures for data collection and entry into electronic databases.
- Provided training and guidance to research staff regarding protocol requirements and procedures for data collection and entry into electronic databases.
Corporate Hospitality Nurse
Sankara Nairobi, Kempinski Nairobi and Olare Mara Kempinski Hotels and Resorts
, Kenya
01.2011 - 12.2015
- Delivered first aid, wellness consultations, and preventive care for guests and staff, enhancing overall health and safety during their stay.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies, coordinating with external healthcare providers for advanced care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance and maintained health records to uphold high health and safety standards for high-profile clientele.
- Administered medications, including oral, topical, subcutaneous, and intravenous, to ensure effective treatment for guests and staff.
- Maintaining optimal medication records through financial management, procurement and logistics management in the in-house clinic.
Education
DrPH/PhD - Global Health and Development
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia08-2027
Masters of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Nairobi
Kenya09-2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi
Kenya12-2009
Skills
- Medication management
- Patient Care Coordination
- Patient assessment
- Patient Health Monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Chronic Disease Management
- Disease prevention
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Preventive Health Care
- Respiratory Care
- Care management
- Patient Treatment Planning
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Data collection
- Data quality assurance
- Quality assurance
- Quality enhancement
- Technical support
- Staff Training
- Community health management
- Health Promotion
- Health communication
- Community Partnerships
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Employee evaluation
- Clinical Research Coordination
- Report Writing
- Presentation
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Team leadership
- Nutritional Support
- Treatment management
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Infection prevention education
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) – In Progress
- Lean Six Sigma Certifications – In Progress
Languages
English
Full Professional
Swahili
Native/ Bilingual
Luo
Professional
Timeline
Clinical Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare Systems
05.2026 - Current
Study Field Lead and Coordinator
Marie Stopes Kenya
07.2017 - 12.2018
Study Coordinator
University of Nairobi/University of Manitoba
01.2016 - 06.2017
Corporate Hospitality Nurse
Sankara Nairobi, Kempinski Nairobi and Olare Mara Kempinski Hotels and Resorts
01.2011 - 12.2015
DrPH/PhD - Global Health and Development
Emory University
Masters of Arts - Project Planning and Management
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi