Summary
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Linet Gekara

Mount Joy

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with a proven history of delivering individualized, patient-centered care across diverse healthcare environments. Expertise in addressing medical and behavioral health needs, emphasizing therapeutic communication, crisis de-escalation, and holistic support. Bilingual in English and Swahili, effectively bridging communication gaps and fostering trust with patients from varied backgrounds. Collaborative team player committed to upholding safety, dignity, and respect for patients navigating mental health and psychosocial challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Community Service Group
09.2024 - Current
  • Conducts initial and ongoing nursing assessments, including physical, mental and psychosocial health.
  • Monitors and manages patients undergoing detoxification including withdrawal symptoms, vital signs, and comfort measures.
  • Administers medications safely and in accordance with physician orders, including MAT (Medication- Assisted Treatment) protocols such as methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation in patients charts and electronic health records

Registered Nurse

Merakey Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 08.2025
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Managed care from admission to discharge, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.

Direct Care Support

Keystone Human Services
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Administered all necessary medication as directed by care plan to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life
  • Supervised frequent activities such as and personal hygiene and mobility to ensure safety
  • Develop strong and trusting rapport with each individuals to facilitate best possible care and assistance
  • Transported client to doctors appointments and to other related errands
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times


Education

Associate of Science -

Kenya Medical Training College

Skills

  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Medication dispensing and monitoring of effects
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Conflict and dispute resolution
  • Patient triaging
  • Eating disorder treatment
  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Documentation

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified

References

1. Evans Nyairo: (717)-538-0632

2.Elizabeth Omwenga: (717)-537-6048

3.Audrey Ateka: (717)-333-1915

4.Anne Nyanganyi: (254)-722-250-927

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Community Service Group
09.2024 - Current

Registered Nurse

Merakey Behavioral Health
12.2019 - 08.2025

Direct Care Support

Keystone Human Services
09.2018 - 12.2019

Associate of Science -

Kenya Medical Training College

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