Akello Gloria
E-mail: ***************@*****.***
Phone: 078*******
Education
1. Certificate in Nursing, Jerusalem School of Nursing and Midwifery, Lira (Jan 2022- Jul 2024) 2. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE), Lira Secondary School (Jan 2017-Oct 2021). Employment and Research Experiences
1. Student Nurse - Clinical Placement,
Lira Regional Referral Hospital (February 2024 - April 2024)
• Administered Medications: Safely prepared and administered medications to patients under the supervision of registered nurses and adhering to hospital protocols.
• Patient Monitoring: Conducted regular observations and assessments of patients, including vital signs, to ensure timely and accurate monitoring of their conditions.
• Oxygen Therapy: Managed and administered oxygen therapy to patients requiring respiratory support.
• Catheterization: Performed urinary catheterization procedures while maintaining strict aseptic techniques.
• Guidance and Counseling: Provided emotional support and health education to patients and their families, fostering a supportive and informative environment.
• Nurse-Patient Relationship: Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with pa- tients, ensuring effective communication and trust.
• Wound Care: Performed wound dressing and management, including the application of ap- propriate dressings and monitoring for signs of infection.
• Medication Inventory Management: Conducted drug inventory checks, ensuring proper stor- age and availability of medications.
• Basic Nursing Care: Carried out essential nursing duties such as nasogastric tube insertion, bed baths, changing bed linens, and removing stitches.
• Collaborative Care: Worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver compre- hensive patient care and support.
2. Student Nurse - Clinical Placement,
Lira Regional Referral Hospital (October 2023 - December 2023)
• Blood Transfusion Assistance: Assisted in the preparation and administration of blood trans- fusions, following proper procedures to ensure patient safety.
• Blood Sample Collection: Collected blood samples for testing, ensuring accurate and safe han- dling according to protocols.
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• Fundamental Nursing Care: Provided essential nursing care such as nasogastric tube inser- tion, bed baths, changing bed linens, and removing stitches.
• Medication Administration: Prepared and administered medications to patients under the guidance of registered nurses, ensuring adherence to hospital guidelines.
• Patient Monitoring: Regularly observed and assessed patient conditions, including taking vital signs, to ensure accurate and timely monitoring.
• Oxygen Therapy Management: Administered oxygen therapy to patients requiring respira- tory support, following prescribed protocols.
• Catheterization Procedures: Performed urinary catheterization using strict aseptic techniques to ensure patient safety.
• Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Relationships: Established and maintained effective communica- tion and trust with patients through therapeutic relationships.
• Medication Inventory Control: Conducted inventory checks of medications to ensure proper storage and availability.
3. Student Nurse - Clinical Placement,
Soroti Regional Referral Hospital (April 2023 - May 2023)
• Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Provided comprehensive care to patients before and after sur- gery, including monitoring vital signs and assessing recovery.
• Emergency Response: Provided immediate care to patients in emergency situations, including trauma and accidents, ensuring rapid assessment and intervention.
• Basic Life Support (BLS): Applied basic life support techniques, including CPR and first aid, in emergency situations.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams: Worked closely with doctors, paramedics, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and effective emergency care.
• Medication Administration: Safely prepared and administered prescribed medications, ensur- ing adherence to surgical protocols.
• Wound Care: Managed surgical wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection to ensure proper healing.
• Oxygen Therapy: Managed and administered oxygen therapy to patients requiring respiratory support.
• Catheterization: Performed urinary catheterization procedures while maintaining strict aseptic techniques.
• Guidance and Counseling: Provided emotional support and health education to patients and their families, fostering a supportive and informative environment.
• Nurse-Patient Relationship: Developed and maintained therapeutic relationships with pa- tients, ensuring effective communication and trust.
• Medication Inventory Management: Conducted drug inventory checks, ensuring proper stor- age and availability of medications.
• Basic Nursing Care: Carried out essential nursing duties such as nasogastric tube insertion, bed baths, changing bed linens, and removing stitches. 3
Skills
• Medication Administration
• Patient Monitoring and Assessment
• Oxygen Therapy Management and Urinary Catheterization
• Blood Sample Collection and Transfusion Assistance
• Basic Nursing Care (such as., bed baths, changing bed linens, stitch removal)
• Therapeutic Nurse-Patient Relationships and Effective Communication with Multidisciplinary Teams
• Emergency, Wound Care and Dressing
• Nasogastric Tube Insertion, Infection Control and Aseptic Techniques
• Drug Inventory Management and Medical Record Keeping
• Interpersonal, communication and time management Skills
• Adherence to Hospital Protocols and Procedures
Achievements
• Successfully assisted in more than 8 blood transfusions, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Administered drugs to over 60 patients, including those with complex medication regimens.
• Provided critical care to over 28 patients in emergency situations, including hypertensive crises, diabetic emergencies, and accident injuries.
• Administered oxygen therapy to 8 patients, improving their respiratory function and overall condition.
• Performed 5 urinary catheterizations, ensuring patient comfort and procedure accuracy.
• Conducted emergency, wound dressing and management for over 50 patients, promoting proper healing and preventing infections.
• Provided family planning to 2 patients, supporting informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated a wide range of nursing skills, from drug administration to patient education, contributing to high-quality patient care
Hobbies
Music, reading novels, touring,