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
Adjunct Professor
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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