Lisa Nyathi
Norfolk
Summary
Compassionate and multilingual nursing student with a background in agriculture and strong caregiving and clinical experience, committed to delivering patient-centered care and effectively communicating with diverse patient populations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer – Community Outreach
Bryant & Stratton College
01.2025 - Current
- Participate in monthly outreach initiatives serving individuals at local men’s and women’s shelters
- Assist with food distribution and support services for underserved populations
- Demonstrate compassion, teamwork, and commitment to community care
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Nursing Student – Clinical Rotation
Kempsville Health & Rehabilitation Center
Norfolk, VA
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted with patient care including hygiene, mobility, and positioning
- Measured and documented vital signs and blood glucose levels
- Supported infection control and patient safety practices
- Participated in patient-centered care planning
- Recognized for adaptability, teamwork, and compassionate care
- Assisted with patient assessments and care planning to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to implement individualized patient care strategies.
Au Pair / Caregiver
United States
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Provided full-time care for children in a structured home environment
- Supported developmental, emotional, and daily care needs
- Developed strong communication, patience, and time management skills
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Virginia Beach, VA05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Crop Production Management
University of The Free State
South Africa12-2020
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care & hygiene
- Infection control
- Patient education
- Communication & teamwork
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- CPR & Basic Life Support (BLS)
- TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)
Languages
English (Fluent)
isiZulu (Fluent)
isiXhosa (Fluent)
Sesotho (Fluent)
Setswana (Fluent)
isiNdebele (Fluent)
Community Service
Volunteer – Community Outreach, Bryant & Stratton College, 01/25, Present, Participate in monthly outreach initiatives serving individuals at local men’s and women’s shelters, Assist with food distribution and support services for underserved populations, Demonstrate compassion, teamwork, and commitment to community care
Timeline
Nursing Student – Clinical Rotation
Kempsville Health & Rehabilitation Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Volunteer – Community Outreach
Bryant & Stratton College
01.2025 - Current
Au Pair / Caregiver
United States
01.2022 - 01.2024
Associate Degree - Nursing
Bryant & Stratton College
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Crop Production Management
University of The Free State