Lyna Nyamwaya Ed. D.

Director-Level Nursing & Workforce Leadership | Healthcare Operations Executive | Learning & Leadership Development | Focused on People, Purpose & Performance Transformation

Role
Adjunct Professor at St. Catherine University
Location
Minneapolis, MN, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Lyna Nyamwaya Ed. D.

I am a highly accomplished nurse leader with extensive experience driving operational excellence, strengthening healthcare leadership, and creating people-centered cultures where teams thrive and patient outcomes consistently improve.I have collaborated across multidisciplinary teams to align clinical practice with organizational mission, elevate quality and safety outcomes, and lead workforce strategies that reduce turnover, improve retention, and enhance overall clinical performance.My leadership spans acute care, multisite operations, and complex healthcare systems navigating growth, transformation, and culture change. I have been recognized with multiple awards and bring extensive board and leadership experience.I am currently seeking a Director-level or Executive role within an innovative healthcare organization committed to operational, cultural, and clinical excellence.If you\'re building strong clinical leadership and transformative operational outcomes, let’s connect.

Experience

  1. Adjunct Professor

    St. Catherine University

    Jan 2020 — Present · US

    Develop and teach nursing curriculum emphasizing clinical leadership, DEI, and cultural humility.What I\'ve created: • DEI and cultural humility curriculum for 120+ nursing students • Professional practice courses emphasizing ethics and evidence-based decision-making • Mentorship of 8+ graduate students advancing into leadership roles • Case-based learning connecting academic rigor to real-world healthcare challenges • Teaching excellence recognized through consistent student development outcomes

Education

  • North Hennepin Community College

    Associate of Science - AS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    2003 — 2004

  • Spalding University

    Doctor of Education - EdD, Organizational Leadership

  • University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

    2017 — 2017

  • Metro State University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    2007 — 2009

  • Concordia University, Nebraska

    Master of Education - MEd, Leadership

    2020 — 2021

Skills

  • Patient Safety
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Acls)
  • Hospitals
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr)
  • Telemetry
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Electronic Medical Record (Emr)
  • Basic Life Support (Bls)
  • Healthcare
  • Leadership
  • Healthcare Management

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