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Catherine Naluwooza

Anaesthetic Officer
Mbale City

Summary

Proficient anaesthesia provider with adequate experience in providing safe anaesthesia to diverse patient populations, undergoing various surgical procedures. Familiar with administering and monitoring various anaesthesia techniques and passionate about continuous learning and professional growth with a focus on integrating new knowledge and techniques into anaesthesia practice.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Cure Children's Hospital of Uganda
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Involved in pre-operative, intraoperative and postoperative aspects of patient care under supervision.
  • Performed safe supervised care of patients undergoing regional and general anesthesia.
  • Participated in supervised care of critical patients in the critical care unit.
  • Part of emergency response teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Case Hospital
12.2024 - 02.2025

Further emphasized my compassion, professionalism and learning.

Patient centered care and prioritizing patient comfort alongside specialized and tailored care.

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

St Mary's Hospital Lacor
10.2024 - 11.2024

Enhanced ability to work independently with diverse patient populations.

Gained experience in various surgical procedures under multiple anesthesia techniques.

Developed expertise in airway management techniques across different patient scenarios

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Kawempe National Referral Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024

Exposed me to working in high pressure environments, staying composed and following facility guidelines and protocols through emergencies and critical events.

Vast experience in intra and inter hospital patient transfer (Ambulance transfer) and utilization of different blood products.

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
12.2023 - 02.2024

Did additional rotations in June 2024 - August 2024 and March 2025.

Enriched my experience working with a high patient load and maximizing patient care with limited resources plus emergency resuscitation.

Education

Bachelors Of Science In Anaesthesia -

Busitema University
Mbale
2025

Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -

St Mark's College Namagoma
Kampala
2021

Uganda Certificate Of Education -

St Mark's College Namagoma
Kampala
2018

Skills

Team work

Intra hospital patient transfer

Inter hospital patient transfer

Effective communication

Troubleshooting

ACLS

Airway management

Safe anaesthesia administration

Pain assessment and management

Composure during emergencies

Strong Ethics and Integrity

Interpersonal skills

Self motivated and Empathetic

Dedicated Work Ethic

Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Surgical Camps

1. Paediatric Hernia Medical Camp - Lira Regional Referral Hospital (November 2024)

2. Plastic Surgery Camp - Kiruddu National Referral Hospital (January 2025)

Timeline

Safe Paediatrics Course

07-2025

Safe Obstetric Course

07-2025

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Cure Children's Hospital of Uganda
04.2025 - 05.2025

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

01-2025

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Case Hospital
12.2024 - 02.2025

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

St Mary's Hospital Lacor
10.2024 - 11.2024

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Kawempe National Referral Hospital
03.2024 - 05.2024

Residential Anaesthesia Trainee

Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
12.2023 - 02.2024

Bachelors Of Science In Anaesthesia -

Busitema University

Uganda Advanced Certificate Of Education -

St Mark's College Namagoma

Uganda Certificate Of Education -

St Mark's College Namagoma
Catherine Naluwooza Anaesthetic Officer