Isaac Lesta
@isaaclesta
Compassionate community health nurse dedicated to quality patient care.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated and compassionate Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse with a strong commitment to providing quality healthcare. My training and experience have equipped me with key competencies in general patient care, community-based first aid, and clinical practice. I am passionate about expanding my knowledge and experience in community health nursing, ensuring that I deliver affordable healthcare services to patients and the community.
Throughout my clinical rotations, I have gained valuable experience in various healthcare settings, including emergency departments, maternity wards, and pediatric units. I have successfully conducted health education programs and outreach services, achieving significant improvements in health service uptake. My ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams has been instrumental in delivering comprehensive care and promoting health education in the community.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Surgical Ward Nurse
Kijana Wamalwa Teaching and Referral Hospital
Feb 2025 - Present (5 months)
Conducted patient history taking and administered prescribed medications. Provided comprehensive nursing care including bed baths, bed making, and wound care.
Emergency Department Nurse
Kijana Wamalwa Teaching and Referral Hospital
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Managed emergency cases, administered first aid, and stabilized patients before ward transfer. Performed basic nursing duties including history taking, vital monitoring, and documentation of procedures.
Clinical Rotation - MCH & Family Planning
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provided antenatal care services, managed immunization programs, and maintained cold chain management. Offered family planning services and triaged sick children.
Clinical Rotation - Rural Experience
Marani Level 4 Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provided Mother Child Health and Family Planning services, working with community health workers. Assessed, planned, and implemented nursing interventions, achieving a 10% increase in health service uptake.
Clinical Rotation - Maternity Ward
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provided comprehensive care to pregnant women, including antenatal assessments and individual birth plan development. Conducted safe deliveries and managed women in all stages of labor.
Clinical Rotation - County/District
Marani Level 4 Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Shared health messages, managed drug and vaccine inventory, and provided MCH and outreach services. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and conducted HIV/AIDS and family planning counseling.
Clinical Rotation - Psychiatry
Siaya County Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Performed mental assessments for patients upon admission and facilitated drug administration and discharge. Participated in occupational and group therapy sessions.
Clinical Rotation - Casualty A&E
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Triaged patients, participated in resuscitative interventions, and prepared patients for minor theater procedures. Spearheaded Continuous Medical Education and maintained accurate documentation.
Clinical Rotation - Pediatric Ward
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provided care for sick children with both medical and surgical conditions. Enhanced parental involvement in the care process and shared health messages with parents and guardians.
Clinical Rotation - Surgical Ward
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Conducted pre-operative and post-operative patient assessments, admissions, referrals, and discharges. Developed individualized care plans and managed ward activities as a student ward manager.
Clinical Rotation - Medical Ward
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Provided care for patients with general medical conditions and implemented isolation and barrier nursing for infection control. Administered drugs and ensured patient well-being.
Clinical Rotation - New Born Unit
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Participated in admission, referral, and discharge processes for at-risk babies. Developed individualized nursing care plans and ensured patient safety through accurate drug administration and infection prevention.
Clinical Rotation - Theatre Department
Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital
Sep 2021 - Present (3 years 10 months)
Performed roles as a circulating nurse and scrub nurse during surgical procedures. Participated in infection prevention activities and managed patient handover processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Medical Training College
Diploma, Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing
Grade: Distinction
Activities and societies: Clinical rotations at Marani Level 4 Hospital (Rural and County/District Experience), Siaya County Referral Hospital (Psychiatry), Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital (Casualty, Newborn Unit, Maternity, Pediatric, Surgical, Medical, Mother Child Health and Family Planning, Theatre, Special Clinics, Gynaecological ward).
Completed a Diploma in Kenya Registered Community Health Nursing with a Distinction. The program provided comprehensive training in general patient care, community-based first aid, basic life support, and clinical practice.
Saint Mary's Kibabii Boys High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, General Studies
Successfully completed secondary education, earning the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Saint Peter's Ndalu Boarding Primary School
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, General Studies
Successfully completed primary education, earning the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education.
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