Celestin Muhawenayo
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestin-muhawenayo-21aa8b1a2/ SUMMARY Senior Registered Nurse
A Senior RN with 4 years’ experience working in health centers, hospitals, and field support for humanitarian organizations. With a bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a master’s degree in Health management, able to ensure high standards of clinical governance while providing comprehensive nursing services. With a valid passport and proficiency in English and French, able to travel, train in various countries and contribute in many nursing and management roles. SKILLS/KEY COMPETENCIES
Clinical Experience/PHC, MNCH, TB, HIV, MHPSS, SRH, HIV, family planning, prenatal care.
Staff Development/Team Leadership/Training and Mentoring/Orientations
Strict Adherence to Policies and Procedures
Strong Experience with Tropical Diseases, Family Health, Health Management
Flexible with Schedules/Available to Travel as Needed
Professional Communication/Collaboration Skills
Proficiency French/English, Verbal and Written
High Standards/Moral/Ethical
Record and Report Management
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
While working as a registered nurse at Saint Francis Mutorela Hospital, Uganda, delivered exemplary care for 30 patients bedded in the internal medicine ward, using knowledge and communications skills to relate to patients’ health problems and provide all necessary services.
Working as a Senior Nurse at Masaka District Hospital, Kigali Rwanda, provided high standards of patient care and focused on specific care requirements for patients presenting with complex health problems such as diabetes, Alzheimer's Disease, and dementia.
At Masaka District Hospital, Rwanda, liaised with other healthcare specialists to co-facilitate group and individual therapeutic programs for patients which included the preparation of treatment plans and care planning reports.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Nurse Masaka District Hospital, Kigali Rwanda February 2019-January 2020
Provided clinical leadership specializing predominantly in urology care including pre- and post-operative patients
Initiated and maintained collaboration with district nursing teams to refer patients requiring after care to community resources
Initiated and led key clinical policies related to hospital admission
Provided ward leadership for health care assistants and junior staff to ensure the close monitoring of patients
Ensured the timely and accurate completion of all administration and documentation related to patient care and medication management
Delivered advice to patients concerning diet and lifestyle commitments to complement the medication required for recovery
Prepared, monitored and managed patient treatment plans and discharge plans Registered Nurse Saint Francis Mutorela Hospital, Uganda January 2017-December 2018
Assisted physicians in taking blood pressure, measuring heartbeat, and recording vitals in physical examinations
Supervised the admission of patients in emergency cases and directed the transferring of patients from their locations to the hospital via ambulance
Received recognition from supervisors for handling difficult situations involving both patients and their families
-Provided unparalleled care to a group of patients within their own homes
Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams and promoted effective and empathetic communication with patients and relatives
Provided care to elderly patients, managing acute chronic health issues and assessing and evaluating individual’s patient requirements
Actively intervened in patient care during cardiac arrests, performed ECGS and administered emergency cardiac medication
Delivered individual care for post ITU patients
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteer Assistant UNHCR, Uganda January 2018-December 2018
Acted as Volunteer Assistant in Shelter Evaluation for refugees in settlement determining who were need of emergency support as a result of climate change Volunteer World Food Program (WFP), Kyaka, Uganda April 2017-June 2017
Provided emergency food and support to refugees undergoing resettlement due to climate change Volunteer UNHCR, Rwanda February 2016-June 2016
Volunteered for UNHCR in cooperation with Save the Children, for gender-based violence (GBV) against children living in Gihembe Refugee camp.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
.Master of Science, Health Management, European University of Lefke, Lefke-10Mersin, Cyprus.
.Bachelor of Science, Nursing Sciences (BSN), Mbarara University of Sciences and Technology, Uganda
.Currently doing associate in professional studies mainly in data base and Epidemiology at Brigham young university-Idaho, United States of America
.Master Certificate, Programming for Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF), Cornell University & UNICEF
Made informed decisions relating to care management