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ALVIN K MASAGAZI
Mukono
Summary
Positive and upbeat Nurse trained in nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Able to multitask in fast-paced environments and provide emergency response in level-headed manner. Proven history of success in clinical placements and making critical decisions, managing deadlines and conducting team reviews. Passionate about patient care and innovation in Critical care Nursing, highly organised and efficient with service-oriented approach, quantitative problem-solving skills, dedicated to company growth and improvements.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Nurse Intern
Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, Mukono
04.2022 - Current
- Performed general admin tasks, including managing front desk, patient filing and call enquiries
- Conducted physical, mental and behavioural assessments on patients during initial triage
- Sterilized all surgical equipment before and after surgery
- Provided emergency CPR for patients with cardiac issues, including manual compressions and defibrillator use
- Utilised various therapeutic communication techniques to maintain patient comfort in distress
- Prepared Patients for surgery, including cleaning, sterilising and shaving animals
- Drafted discharge papers and advised Patients on after surgery care
- Assisted patients with individualised cardiac rehabilitation programmes, coordinating daily activities for 10 patients
- Provided personal care support for patients, including bed-baths and toileting
- Conducted home and carer assessments, home resource evaluation and medication administration education to support patient discharge planning
- Provided basic clinical advice to patients and families on various cardiac-related illnesses and diseases
- Managed inpatient workflow using iHMIS to schedule appointments
- Operated various mobility aids while maintaining the dignity, respect and independence of patients
- Performed charting work for all patients in a 80 bed ward
- Conducted vaccinations for both adults and children
- Tended to patients admitted for emergency procedures, including emergency surgery prep and CPR
- Managed allocation and reporting of patient medication administration using iHMIS
- Collated, sent off and coordinated receipt of lab samples.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical and biometric information and provide physicians with data necessary to develop plans of care.
- Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Administered peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Communicated with patients to ascertain feelings and need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Cared for patients in an 80-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Nursing Student
China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru
Kampala
05.2021 - 09.2021
- China-Uganda FRiendship Hospital Naguru - Kampala, Kampala
- Conducted nurse charting during wards rounds for up to 500 patients
- Provided friends, families and caregivers with knowledge and resources to support continuity of care after leaving hospital
- Logged all daily operations on HMIS Software, providing accurate accounts of daily tasks and patient status
- Administered various forms of medication to patients in line with physician specifications
- Prepared patients for transport and transfer, liaising with other hospital departments and external healthcare providers
- Helped coordinate discharge planning, including contacting family and caregivers to arrange discharge time
- Delivered empathetic and helpful approaches to put patients at ease and improve patient relations
- Provided comprehensive support and care to patients in line with individualized care plans
- Assisted doctors and senior nursing staff with surgery prep, including instrumentation sterilization
- Delivered comprehensive handovers to incoming nursing staff to support high-quality continuity of care
- Tended to patients personal care needs, including feeding, bathing and continence management
- Collaborated with health care team members in delivery of holistic care to patients
- Supported medical staff to monitor and record patient status
- Carefully read patient information to check for special conditions
- Monitored patients' vital signs and administered medication under supervision
- Maintained safe and comfortable environment for patients through regular cleaning and sanitizing
- Acquired new skills by shadowing senior staff
- Helped to administer oral, intramuscular and IV medications
- Documented vital signs and patient stats
- Established trust by building rapport with patients' family members
- Provided culturally sensitive care to 330 patients on ward.
- Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Cared for patients in 40-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
Education
No Degree - Uganda Certificate of Education
Buddo Secondary School
BuddoNo Degree - Uganda Advanced Certificate in Education
Buddo Secondary School
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Uganda Christian University Mukono
Mukono - Uganda 08.2017 - 10.2021
Skills
Acute and rehabilitative careundefined
Certification
Temporary Practicing Licence
Affiliations
- UCU COVID-19 Task Force
- International Council of Nurses
Software
Health Management information System
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe illustrator
Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Aftereffects
DaVinci Resolve
Interests
Nurse Anaesthesia
Emergency Room and OR Nursing
Critical Care Nursing
Hobbies
I like to travel and participate in camping, driving and documentary film-making
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don’t.
Bill Nye, the Science Guy
Timeline
Nurse Intern
Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, Mukono
04.2022 - Current
Nursing Student
China-Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Nursing Science - Nursing Science
Uganda Christian University Mukono
08.2017 - 10.2021
No Degree - Uganda Certificate of Education
Buddo Secondary School
No Degree - Uganda Advanced Certificate in Education
Buddo Secondary School
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