UMAL MUYANJA
Kampala,UGANDA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with significant experience in pediatric intensive care and emergency departments. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and infection control. Developed effective care plans and advocated for patients through precise clinical documentation. Committed to advancing critical care nursing expertise while ensuring high-quality patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nursing officer
EMERGENCY CHILDREN'S SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Entebbe
01.2022 - Current
- Closely monitor patients' vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation, to detect any signs of deterioration or improvement promptly.
- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot advanced medical machinery, including ventilators, dialysis machines, and medication pumps.
- Calculate and deliver precise pediatric dosages of medication, often requiring fast acting, high-risk drugs.
- Provide immediate, life-saving interventions during critical events, such as respiratory failure or cardiac arrest.
- Participate in rounds with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, and specialists to develop and adjust care plans.
- Keep families informed, offer emotional support, and educate them on the child's care and preparation for discharge.
- Perform advanced procedures, such as IV insertion, blood sampling, and wound care on young patients
Registered Comprehensive Nurse
KIBULI MOSLEM HOSPITAL
Kampala
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Coordinated operations in emergency department to ensure timely patient care and resource management
- Ensured safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients by adhering to infection-control policies and best practices
- Assessed and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and temperature, to monitor patient health status
- Immediately evaluate incoming patients to determine the severity of their condition and prioritize care based on urgency.
- Perform life-saving interventions, initiate intravenous (IV) lines, administer medications, and monitor vital signs.
- Assist physicians with procedures, such as suturing wounds, setting broken bones, and inserting chest tubes.
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and specialists while providing emotional support to patients and families during crisis situations.
- Administered oral, topical and intravenous medications based on patient symptomatology and treatment plans.
- Ensure all medical equipment is functional, clean, and safe for use.
Education
DIPLOMA IN COMPREHENSIVE NURSING -
MASAKA SCHOOL OF COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
Masaka, Uganda12-2019
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION -
AIRFORCE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Entebbe, Uganda12-2015
UGANDA ORDINARY CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION -
AIRFORCE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Entebbe, Uganda12-2013
BACHELOR'S OF NURSING SCIENCE - NURSING SCIENCE (TOP UP)
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
Kampala, Uganda09-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Care planning
- Patient advocacy
- Patient record management
- Patient advocacy
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork
- Customer service excellence
- Communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Patient record management
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/muyanja-umal
Custom Section
NURSING OFFICER
Certification
- CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND FIRST AID
- WORK PLACE HYGIENE COURSE WITH COVID 19 HYGIENE MODULE
- HUMAN SUBJECT PROTECTION
- GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE
References
- KUTEESA AGARTH
REGISTERED NURSE
agartha.kuteesa@nhs.com
+44-7570-487522
- MIREMBE REETAH
IN CHARGE PICU EMERGENCY SURGICAL HOSPITAL
reetawillliams28@gmail.com
Additional Information
- Currently hold decision letter ID: APP-02271125-35965 requiring me to complete a compensation measure so i can fully register and practice in Ireland
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Interests
- Listening to music
- Engaging with medical research and surveys
- watching football
- interacting with new people
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- NMBI REGISTRATION -DECISION LETTER
- UGANDA PRACTICING LICENSE N0. 95613
EQUIPMENTS USED
- Blood pressure machine
- thermimeters
- stethoscopes
- INR machine
- ABG/VBG machine
- Drager Ventillators
- Dialysis machinbe
- infusion and shringe pumps
- fluid warmers
- Aerogen nebulisers
- Glucometers
- Oxygen concentrators
Timeline
Assistant Nursing officer
EMERGENCY CHILDREN'S SURGICAL HOSPITAL
01.2022 - Current
Registered Comprehensive Nurse
KIBULI MOSLEM HOSPITAL
03.2020 - 12.2021
DIPLOMA IN COMPREHENSIVE NURSING -
MASAKA SCHOOL OF COMPREHENSIVE NURSING
UGANDA ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION -
AIRFORCE SECONDARY SCHOOL
UGANDA ORDINARY CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATION -
AIRFORCE SECONDARY SCHOOL
BACHELOR'S OF NURSING SCIENCE - NURSING SCIENCE (TOP UP)
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY