LYDIA MURAYA
Avant Healthcare Professionals
Heathsville,Kenya
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Dedicated Mental Health and Psychiatric Registered Nurse, internationally trained, with 19 years of clinical experience, including 8 years in Mental health and Psychiatric outpatient and inpatient acute care settings. Expertise in psychiatric assessments, suicide risk evaluations, crisis de-escalation, and psychotropic medication management. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in fast-paced environments.
Work History
Agency RN Behavioral Health
2 Years 1 Month- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating interventions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and coordinate effective care.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to maintain patient safety during critical incidents.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies to promote better health outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve healthcare delivery and ensure coordinated patient care.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
Registered Nurse/ Mental Health and Psychiatry
5 Years 10 Months- Assessed patients’ mental status during admission and throughout hospitalization.
- Completed holistic assessments and care plans addressing patients’ psychological, physical, and social needs.
- Monitored medication administration and documented reactions to ensure patient safety and adherence.
- Reviewed treatment outcomes with nurses, psychiatrists and therapists, modifying care plans to enhance patient support.
- Facilitated various therapy sessions including group, individual, and dance therapy.
- Assessed conditions, monitored behavior, and reported concerns to physicians.
- Provided general care, including vital signs, wound dressing, and blood sugar testing.
- Explained diagnoses, treatments, and procedures to patients and families.
- Responded quickly to emergencies, providing support and life-saving care.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical practice.
Registered Nurse
11 Years 1 Month- Delivered comprehensive patient assessments and implemented individualized care plans for incarcerated individuals.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Developed and enforced infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Advocated for prisoner health rights, ensuring access to necessary medical resources and services.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided HIV/TB care and treatment, including counseling, testing, medication, screening for opportunistic infections and patient education.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to develop and evaluate patient care plans, enhancing collaborative treatment approaches.
- Assisted patients with hygiene, dressing, mobility, and daily activities within the facility.
- Conducted Maternal and child welfare clinics and administered immunizations and vaccinations
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Certificate of Completion of Initial Course - Paramilitary Training
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Patient assessment
Crisis management
Medical management
EHR documentation (EPIC)
Patient Advocacy
Clinical judgment
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving abilities
Emotional Resilience
Empathy and Compassion
Certification
o Virginia Board of Nursing Registered Nurse License, Valid until 10/31/2028
o Basic Life Support, Valid until 07/31/2028
o Crisis Prevention Advanced, Expiring, 05/20/2028
Timeline
Agency RN Behavioral Health
Avant Healthcare Professionals
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse/ Mental Health and Psychiatry
Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2024Read More
Registered Nurse
Kenya Prisons Service
07.2007 - 08.2018Read More
Kenya Medical Training College
Higher National Diploma from Mental Health and Psychiatry Nursing
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Egerton University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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Prisons Staff Training College
Certificate of Completion of Initial Course from Paramilitary Training
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Sr. Leonella Medical College
Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing from Nursing
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