Joel Tesaaga
Kampala,Uganda
Summary
Diligent Research and Registered Nurse, organized in handling documentation, experienced staff Nurse with a wide scope in the Surgical, Medical, pediatric ICU,Operating theatre for 5+ years, good record-keeping and data analysis. Skilled in enhancing research with accuracy and precision. Dedicated to executing protocols to meet study objectives and requirements. Upholding the nature and honor of my profession as a Nurse is my Personal testimony.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant-Nurse
Rakai Health Sciences Program
Kampala , Uganda
09.2021 - 09.2023
- HIV/AIDS Testing,Counseling and Guidance.
- Community Health Educating.
- Phlebotomy, taking off of urine, sputum for testing.
- Drug dispensing and administration.
- Taking Study Participants measurements and Vital Observations e.g B.P, Temperature, Weight,Height etc…
- Proper identification of the study Participants.
- Reading consent to the study participants and helping them through the consenting process.
- Ensuring Proper Bio-hazarddisposal.
- Conducting participants questionnaires.
- Requisition, Stocking and monitoring of drugs from the Pharmacy to the fields.
- Interpreted test results and determined need for retesting.
- Organized, labeled and stored study biospecimens.
- Implemented quality control measures for research methodologies.
- Traveled to field sites to collect and record data and samples.
Pharmacy Dispenser.
Jmeds Pharmacy.
Kampala , Uganda
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Drug dispensing.
- Regular checking of drug expiration.
- Keeping medicines organized in shelves.
- Entertaining sales into the computer system.
- Stock taking exercise and accountability.
- Answered questions asked by patients.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Study Nurse-Intern Trainee
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM, Uganda Research Unit.
Kampala , Uganda
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation.
- Drug Dispensing.
- Health Educated.
- Drug Stock taking and accountability.
- Phlebotomy.
- Consenting of Study participants.
- Patients Vital Observations.
- Assessing participants for questionnaires concerning patients satisfaction.
Pharmacy Technician
Ecopharm. Ug. Ltd.
Kampala , Uganda
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medication.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing Science. - School of Health Sciences.
Indian Institute of Health Sciences.
Kampala-Uganda.06.2022
Certificate - Good Clinical Practice.(GCP)
Rakai Health Sciences Program.(RHSP)
Uganda05-2022
Certificate - Basic Statistics(Including Stata Introduction)
MRC/UVRI And LSHTM.
Entebbe,Uganda.06-2017
Certificate - Comprehensive HIV Care And Management
Mildmay,Uganda
Kampala,Uganda 03-2017
Certificate in Nursing Sciences. - School of Health Sciences.
St.Francis Hospital Nsambya School of Nursing.
Kampala-Uganda.11.2016
Certificate. - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.(UACE)
Kajjansi Progressive Senior Secondary School.
Kampala-Uganda.12-2012
Certificate. - Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
Kakira Secondary School
Jinja-Uganda.12-2009
Skills
- Drug administration
- Phlebotomy
- HIV/AIDS,care,testing,counseling and treatment
- Nursing procedures and Practices
- Medical,surgical,ICU,Operating theatre experience
- Patient Care and Treatment
- Data Collection and tabulation
- High degree of integrity,flexibility,literacy and Proficient in Office applications
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Record-keeping
- Field Research
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Deadline Driven
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible Schedule
- Documentation Abilities
- Report Development
- Specimen Handling Expertise
- Analyzing and Synthesizing Data
- Data Entry
- Subject History Documentation
- Community Outreach
- Specimen Handling
- Time Management
- Attention to Details
- Good Clinical Practice
- Multitasking and Organization
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Research implementation
- Research and analysis
Languages
English
First Language
French
Intermediate
B1
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading Novels,Schooling,Recreational football, swimming,Teamwork, Team lead,Traveling,Volunteering, Tourism.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Questions confine answers. When there are no longer questions, answers are no longer bound by them.
Lao Tzu
Timeline
Research Assistant-Nurse
Rakai Health Sciences Program
09.2021 - 09.2023
Pharmacy Dispenser.
Jmeds Pharmacy.
06.2018 - 08.2021
Study Nurse-Intern Trainee
MRC/UVRI and LSHTM, Uganda Research Unit.
05.2017 - 05.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Ecopharm. Ug. Ltd.
01.2017 - 04.2017
Diploma in General Nursing Science. - School of Health Sciences.
Indian Institute of Health Sciences.
Certificate - Good Clinical Practice.(GCP)
Rakai Health Sciences Program.(RHSP)
Certificate - Basic Statistics(Including Stata Introduction)
MRC/UVRI And LSHTM.
Certificate - Comprehensive HIV Care And Management
Mildmay,Uganda
Certificate in Nursing Sciences. - School of Health Sciences.
St.Francis Hospital Nsambya School of Nursing.
Certificate. - Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education.(UACE)
Kajjansi Progressive Senior Secondary School.
Certificate. - Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE)
Kakira Secondary School
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