Martha Uugwanga
Registered Nurse
Windhoek, Khomas Region,Khomas Region
Summary
Dedicated Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years of direct patient care experience. Adept at doctor communication and patient education with extensive knowledge of Acute and Chronic , Cardiac, Surgical, Emergency, Post operative treatments and planning long-term for patients. Successful at advocating patient needs and quick diagnoses. Dynamic Critical Care Registered Nurse with 10 years of experience. Adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams. Dedicated to delivering best-in-class patient care and individualized plans for families and patients. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Senior Registered Nurse position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Midwife
Medclinic Private Hospital
10.2002 - 02.2003
- Promoted benefits of breastfeeding and offered education on proper positioning, latching and breast care.
- Provided high level of quality care to laboring women.
- Obtained patient health histories through careful questioning and effective communication.
- Educated mothers and families on pregnancy-related topics to inform and prepare for pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care.
- Kept accurate medical records by documenting patient prenatal care, labor and delivery and postpartum care.
- Watched vital signs, checked for comfort levels and monitored emotional states of mothers before, during, and after labor.
- Performed neonatal assessments by checking baby's vital signs and performing physical exams to determine overall health at birth.
- Provided prenatal care by monitoring mother and baby health, identifying potential health concerns and providing advice to support mothers.
- Followed professional standards and guidelines by adhering to ethical and legal guidelines and maintaining continued education certifications.
- Managed fetal distress and delivery complications calmly to provide safety to mothers and babies.
- Advocated for mothers' rights and choices to make informed decisions about care by respecting human autonomy.
- Administered pain medication during deliveries to keep mothers comfortable and safe during delivery.
- Checked general and mental health and overall comfort of mothers in prenatal appointments.
- Initiated emergency interventions to stabilize patients.
- Identified complications in pregnant women or laboring mothers and notified medical doctors to obtain speedy and effective care.
- Monitored fetal development by listening to fetal heartbeat, taking external uterine measurements and estimating fetal size and weight.
- Identified high-risk pregnancies and educated pregnant women on gynecological healthcare.
- Collected biological samples from patients, checked pulses, monitored temperatures and assessed blood pressure to keep close eye on changing maternal conditions.
- Helped mothers handle realities of labor, childbirth and postpartum recovery through proactive preparation and education.
- Examined and monitored over 7000 pregnant women per year.
Nurse Practitioner
Keetmashoop State Hospital
01.2000 - 09.2002
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs, and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided medical services and care to patients with chronic and acute conditions.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Implemented individualized patient care plans to address assessment findings.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits to prevent Type-2 diabetes and other complications.
- Prescribed medications or treatments based on patient medical assessments.
- Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition and progress, ordering appropriate laboratory tests.
- Assessed patient needs, clearly communicating diagnosis and treatment plans to patients and families.
- Performed minor surgical procedures, handling suturing and wound care.
Nursing Student
Ministry Of Health And Social Services
01.1996 - 12.1999
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
- Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
- Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Cleaned and treated wounds to avoid infection and provide protection.
- Monitored patient health status to detect changes and unusual patterns and report to medical staff.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Maintained personal growth and development through ongoing process of formal and informal education.
- Observed patient care outcomes to facilitate ongoing quality care.
- Administered CPR to patients to promptly respond to emergency cases and required medical attention.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Reigistered Nurse
Katutura State Hospital
02.2003 - 10.2007
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Prepared and sanitized rooms before surgical procedures and assisted surgeons during operations with medical equipment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Call Center Supervisor
International SOS. Emergency Rescure
10.2007 - 06.2008
- Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
- Trained team members on performance metrics and consumer behavior identification.
- Executed Monthly Performance Plans with representatives to to identify production gaps.
- Improved organizational efficiency by effectively recruiting new hires and supporting management with personnel decisions.
- Developed process controls and metrics for daily management of call center.
- Oversaw employee performance to foster accurate prioritization and achievement of sales and productivity goals.
- Achieved high satisfaction rating through proactive one-call resolutions of customer issues.
- Reduced personnel turnover by developing and implementing performance evaluations to support corrective action planning.
- Created team rotations to man center effectively during peak hours.
- Managed scheduling for agents and product specialists to foster increased productivity.
- Collaborated with training team to boost product support and certification training initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products and services offered to customers.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Windhoek State Hospital
07.2008 - 12.2012
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
- Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
Nurse Manager
Omusati Private Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2018
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Led staff meetings to keep team informed of departmental changes and provide opportunities for nurses to share ideas and concerns.
- Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians, and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
- Managed staff scheduling and time off to adequately staff nursing floors and allow nurses earned time off.
- Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments.
- Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
- Developed strategy to target nursing and patient satisfaction issues, improve response and patient care quality and suggest actionable improvements to promote hospital-wide quality and safety initiatives.
- Coordinated and implemented in-service educational programs focusing on safety and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality improvement initiatives to provide best possible patient care and identify and address areas of concern.
- Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions.
- Evaluated skills of nursing personnel and verified staff certifications for validity.
- Managed 20 Reistered nurses and nursing activities in 10-bed hospital by providing comprehensive nursing guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
ICU Nurse
Roman Catholic Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2024
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
- Developed and implemented patient care plans based on physicians' instructions and generally accepted nursing practices.
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Assessed medical equipment for safety and functionality and requested repair or replacement of non-conforming machines.
- Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.
- Guided patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
- Delivered outstanding patient care in Cardiac, surgical, critical care units.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
- Triaged patients and delegated treatment needs to qualified staff and specialized departments.
Education
Master Of Business Administration - Organizational Behavior Management Human Resource.FinancialManagement
Regent Business School
Windhoek Bachelor Science (Advance Practice) Community HealthNursingEducation - Nurse Educator
University of Namibia
Windhoek 04.2013
Diploma In Coprehensive Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing And Midwife
University of Namibia
Oshakati Region04.2000
Skills
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Training Junior Team Members
- Providing Pre-Hospital Advanced Life Support
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Withdrawal Symptoms
- Professional Development
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Seizure Disorders
Affiliations
- American Medical Informatics Association
Certification
- Licensed Nurse and Midife 23 years of Experience - Timeframe
Timeline
ICU Nurse
Roman Catholic Hospital
06.2018 - 07.2024
Nurse Manager
Omusati Private Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2018
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Windhoek State Hospital
07.2008 - 12.2012
Call Center Supervisor
International SOS. Emergency Rescure
10.2007 - 06.2008
Reigistered Nurse
Katutura State Hospital
02.2003 - 10.2007
Certified Nurse Midwife
Medclinic Private Hospital
10.2002 - 02.2003
Nurse Practitioner
Keetmashoop State Hospital
01.2000 - 09.2002
Nursing Student
Ministry Of Health And Social Services
01.1996 - 12.1999
Master Of Business Administration - Organizational Behavior Management Human Resource.FinancialManagement
Regent Business School
Bachelor Science (Advance Practice) Community HealthNursingEducation - Nurse Educator
University of Namibia
Diploma In Coprehensive Nursing And Midwifery - Nursing And Midwife
University of Namibia
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