Lydia Kiura
Arnold,MD
Summary
Seasoned emergency registered nurse with over 16 years of experience in providing the best levels of quality care to a wide range of clientele. Highly skilled in delivering high quality care, optimizing patient care processes and implementing evidence-based practices. Demonstrates a strong commitment to improving patient outcomes, staff development and operational efficiency in diverse healthcare settings.
Skilled in triage, patient assessment, and administering life-saving treatments. Reliable, resilient, and results-driven.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ER Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel medical center
Annapolis
06.2024
- Provide direct quality care to more than 20 patients daily
- Insert IVs, draw blood for different tests including blood cultures and administer intravenous medication including infusions
- Assist in major resuscitation and conscious sedation
- Insert urethral catheters
- Monitor and manage life-support equipment including ventilators and cardiac monitors.
- Perform complex assessments, administer medication and execute advanced nursing procedures.
- Lead patient and family education on conditions, treatment, health management and preventive care.
Registered Nurse
Future Care Chesapeake
Arnold, MD
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Educated patients on health management, promoting adherence to treatment regimens.
- Conducted assessments to identify patient needs and evaluate care effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
Cardiac and Emergency RN
The Karen Hospital
Nairobi
03.2010 - 04.2024
- Adjusted specialized medical equipment as needed and interpreted and recorded measurements
- Assisted in cardio-version of atrial fibrillation patients
- Performed EKGs and Echocardiogram for the patients
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
- Taught young nurses advanced cardiac life support and involved in the mentorship program for the new hires and new graduates
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Nairobi Hospital
Nairobi Kenya
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in Medical-Surgical Unit.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and ensure timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards within unit.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency of patient records management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care, ensuring seamless communication between healthcare providers.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to minimize patient injuries and promote a safe environment within the medical-surgical unit.
- Monitored hemodynamic variances to identify signs of life-threatening complications.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing evidence-based discharge planning and coordinating follow-up appointments.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi
12.2020
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cecily McDonnel School of Nursing
09.2009
Skills
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Honesty and Integrity
- Leadership Skills
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Knowledgable in Medical Terminology and Procedures
- Strong Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Teamwork Skills
- Airway management
- IV insertion
- Cardiac monitoring
- Emergency care
Certification
ACLS
BLS
PALS
NIHSS
Languages
English
Hobbies and Interests
Travelling, swimming, table tennis
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Future Care Chesapeake
07.2024 - Current
ER Registered Nurse
Anne Arundel medical center
06.2024
Cardiac and Emergency RN
The Karen Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
The Nairobi Hospital
10.2009 - 03.2010
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cecily McDonnel School of Nursing
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
University of Nairobi