BERNADETTE NAMUGELE
Nurse
Lugazi municipality,Buikwe
Summary
Iam a compassionate and care giving nurse with a strong back ground in providing high quality care to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparations, mobility support while fostering a safe and supportive environment. Adoptive at monitoring vital signs, administration of medicines and collaboration with health care professionals to implement personalized care plans. Known for excellent communication skills, ability to build trust and rapport with the community, clients and their families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
Kawolo hospital
05.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with health care team for effective patients management
- Conducted triage for effective patients management
- Offered first aid management of causalities and facilitated patient’s recovery through constant monitoring and evaluation of vital signs
- Collected samples to aid in accurate diagnosis
- Maintained confidentiality and privacy whilst dealing with sensitive medical information
- Embraced infection control measures to reduce risk of hospital acquired infections
- Participated regularly in professional development activities to enhance skills
- Delivered life support with updated first aid and CPR training
Enrolled Nurse
Kawolo general hospital
02.2013 - 04.2017
- Received patients, registered admissions, discharges and deaths
- Provided treatment to patients as I responded to emergencies and performed first aid when need necessary
- Maintained a clean and health environment for patient’s well being
- Prepared for and carried out sterile procedures and disposed medical wastes aseptically
- Participated in bedside nursing procedures as a member of the caring team
- Participated in Doctors/Clinical Officers Ward rounds to foster quality of care
- Prepared patients for meals and sensitized them on the recommended diet
- Impacted knowledge and skills to health support staff and trainees
- Compiled daily ward reports and handed over duties to in-coming shift leader
- Managed and accounted for allocated resources
- Prepared sterile theatre instruments for surgery and assisted surgeons during surgical procedures
- Provided companionship and emotional support to reduce patient’s anxiety and loneliness
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to promote patients engagement and well being
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
01.2021 - 04.2024
Diploma in Nursing Extension - undefined
Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery
01.2016 - 04.2017
Certificate in Enrolled Comprehensive Nursing - undefined
Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery
01.2008 - 04.2011
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined
St. Noa Mawaggali SSS
01.2006 - 04.2007
Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined
St. Noa Mawaggali SSS
01.2002 - 04.2005
Primary Leaving pass lip - undefined
St. Bernadette Primary School
01.1995 - 04.2001
Skills
Medication administration
Vital sign monitoring
Mobility assistance
Meal preparations
Wound care
Household management
Emergency response
Individualized care plan implementation
Infection control adherence
Educate clients and family on diet, safety and medication compliance
Certification
A certificate in HBB (help babies’ breath) routine care for babies in association with Vital Health Africa
Affiliations
- Uganda Nurses and Midwives’ Council
- Uganda Nurses and Midwives Union
- Mbarara University of Science and Technology Alumni
- Jinja School of Nursing Alumni
Custom
Living and working with other people, in multicultural environments, and in positions where communication is important and situations where teamwork and team spirit are essential and fundamental while embracing change., Conflict resolution and team building, Capacity building and on job counselling, Rapid adaptability to new problem-solving techniques, Fast learner and nippy compliance to new locations, Command of the office, word, excel, power point
Timeline
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
Mbarara University of Science and Technology
01.2021 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Kawolo hospital
05.2017 - Current
Diploma in Nursing Extension - undefined
Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery
01.2016 - 04.2017
Enrolled Nurse
Kawolo general hospital
02.2013 - 04.2017
Certificate in Enrolled Comprehensive Nursing - undefined
Jinja School of Nursing and Midwifery
01.2008 - 04.2011
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education - undefined
St. Noa Mawaggali SSS
01.2006 - 04.2007
Uganda Certificate of Education - undefined
St. Noa Mawaggali SSS
01.2002 - 04.2005
Primary Leaving pass lip - undefined
St. Bernadette Primary School
01.1995 - 04.2001