Rehema Namatovu
Registered Nurse
Kampala,Rubaga
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with experience of 10 years and diploma in general nursing with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Registered Nurse , Geriatric Ward
Lubaga Hospital
Kampala, Rubaga
12.2016 - Current
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking ECG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension and other conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Participated in policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Assisting with basic needs including bathing, dressing,and eating.
- Assisting physician with physical with physical exams and procedures to asses a patient mental health and congnitive abilities.
- Recognizing range of geriatric health problems such as mental decline, incontinence,falls and change to sleep patterns.
- Assessing patients ability to perform daily routine tasks and self-care.
- Monitoring patients daily to ensure that care plans remain appropriate to patients needs.
- Recording all relevant information and vital signs accurately and completely in patients notes and detabase.
- Acting as patient advocate and coordinating patient care that involves other health care professional.
- To care for physical, mental, and emotional well being of elderly patients to help them maintain independence and quality of life.
- Monitoring for signs of elder abuse.
- Provide treatment for chronic condition mostly likely affect the elderly like heart diseases, arthritis, Alzheimer's disease
Enrolled Nurse at Medical Wards and Emergency Dep
Lubaga Hospital
Kampala, Rubaga
08.2012 - 11.2016
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on criminal cases by quickly reporting injuries and collecting needed evidence.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Identified and conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.
- Administered medications to patients and monitored response to medications.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
- Conveyed treatment options, diagnosis information and home care techniques to patients and caregivers to continue care consistency.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Maintained highest levels of patient satisfaction, generating referrals to maintain productivity levels for rehabilitation unit.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in -bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Participated in policy committee to discuss policies, propose revisions and implement changes.
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Handled number of calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns.
Education
Diploma In General Nursing - General Nursing ( Extension)
Kampala University School of Nursing And Health Sc
Kampala, Uganda 05.2015 - 11.2016
Certificate In General Nursing - General Nursing
Kampala University School of Nursing And Health Sc
Kampala, 05.2009 - 11.2011
Skills
Ongoing care evaluations
Patient and family education
Sanitation
Interpersonal and written communication
Comprehensive care plans
Medication Administration
Trauma recovery
Acute care expertise
Well visit procedures
Compassionate
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Ability to work under pressure
Faster learner and flexible
Time management
Certification
Basic and advanced life support
Referees
Kayemba godfrey.
- Email: Godfrey.Kayemba@lubagahospital.org
- Elizabeth nabakka. Email. elizabeth.nabakka@lubagahospital.org
- Esther nabwire. Email.esthernabwire@lubagahospital.org
Hobbies
Reading novels
Watching movies
Timeline
Registered Nurse , Geriatric Ward
Lubaga Hospital
12.2016 - Current
Diploma In General Nursing - General Nursing ( Extension)
Kampala University School of Nursing And Health Sc
05.2015 - 11.2016
Enrolled Nurse at Medical Wards and Emergency Dep
Lubaga Hospital
08.2012 - 11.2016
Certificate In General Nursing - General Nursing
Kampala University School of Nursing And Health Sc
05.2009 - 11.2011