Ancy Lisa Mbuba, RN
Ancy Lisa, RN, is a dedicated and globally experienced nurse with over 15 years of clinical practice, beginning her career in 2010. She completed her training at Kenya Medical Training College in Kenya, where she built a strong foundation in patient care before expanding her expertise internationally. Ancy further advanced her skills in London, earning stroke certification at University College London Hospitals and working as a stroke nurse, where she developed specialized knowledge in neurological care and acute patient management.
Currently, Ancy practices at Johns Hopkins University and Medicine in Baltimore, where she provides comprehensive care within medical-surgical units, primarily focusing on adult medicine patients. She is passionate about the dynamic nature of nursing and values the continuous learning, diverse clinical exposure, and high standards of care that define her current environment. Her work emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and adaptability, all of which have been shaped by her experiences across multiple healthcare systems.
Ancy’s journey into nursing was inspired by her father, a physician, and although her path shifted from medicine to nursing, she found a deeply fulfilling career that allows her to make meaningful connections with patients. She takes pride in the lasting impact she leaves on those she cares for, often reminded by patients who recognize her long after their interactions. A member of both the Kenya National Association of Nurses and the Kenya National Union of Nurses, and a recipient of a Global Nursing Award, Ancy continues to demonstrate compassion, resilience, and a genuine commitment to improving lives through nursing.
• Kenya Medical Training College
• University College London Hospitals (Stroke Certification)
• Stroke Certification
• Global Nursing Award
• Kenya National Association of Nurses
• Kenya National Union of Nurses
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Medical-Surgical Adults
- Medicine Units
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I love being a nurse because you're able to help a lot of people and you're able to relate with the problems that people get. There's a lot of exposure that you get as a nurse. Above all, you create lasting impressions on people - people you don't even know. I'll be walking on the street, and people will say you helped me so much, and I can't even remember them. The fact that people always remember you is wonderful, and I bet they are also putting in good words there, saying, oh, may God bless that nurse that helped me that day. At Johns Hopkins, I love the exposure, I love everything about it, there's a lot of learning, and I love the place.