Emily Nyaga
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated registered nurse with over five years of nursing experience, including one year specializing in memory care for patients with dementia and cognitive impairments. Competent in managing behavioral health challenges, de-escalating agitated behaviors, and providing therapeutic support in geriatric and long-term care settings. Eager to bring strong patient advocacy, crisis intervention skills, and empathy to a psychiatric hospital team to support mental health recovery.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - Memory Care Unit
Lawrence street Health care Center
Tomball
01.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to 20+ residents with Alzheimer's, dementia, and related cognitive disorders, including daily assessments, medication administration, and monitoring for behavioral changes.
- Effectively de-escalated agitated behaviors and managed crisis situations using therapeutic communication and non-restraint techniques, reducing incident reports by promoting a calm environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans focusing on mental health stability, emotional support, and quality of life improvements.
- Educated families on disease progression and coping strategies, enhancing patient-family relationships and satisfaction.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Rehabilitation Facility
Park Manor cypress station
Houston
10.2024 - Current
- Delivered skilled nursing care to post-acute patients recovering from surgeries, strokes, and injuries, many with comorbid mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
- Conducted mental status assessments, administered psychotropic medications as ordered, and monitored for side effects and therapeutic responses.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to address behavioral issues, supporting patient motivation and participation in rehabilitation therapies.
- Coordinated discharge planning with social workers and psychiatrists to ensure continuity of mental health care in community settings.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Long-Term Care Facility
Park Manor cypress station
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided direct care to geriatric residents in a long-term setting, including medication administration, wound care, vital signs monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living for patients with chronic mental health diagnoses.
- Recognized and reported changes in mental status, collaborating with RNs and physicians to adjust care plans and prevent escalations.
- Built trusting relationships with residents through empathetic listening and person-centered care, contributing to a therapeutic and safe environment.
- Assisted in group activities designed to promote social interaction and mental stimulation.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lone Star College
Houston, TX01.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Diploma -
Lonestar College
Houston, Texas01.2021
Skills
- Mental Health Assessment
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral de-escalation
- Patient Redirection
- Medication Administration
- Therapeutic Communication
- Empathy
- Clear communication
- Dementia Care
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Electronic Health Records
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- ACLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Memory Care Unit
Lawrence street Health care Center
01.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Rehabilitation Facility
Park Manor cypress station
10.2024 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Long-Term Care Facility
Park Manor cypress station
02.2022 - 08.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Lone Star College
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Diploma -
Lonestar College