Devotha Hahirwusenga
Kigali
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
CHUB & RMH, University Teaching, Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Coordinated with physicians, specialists, and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients
Trainer Assistant
Mastercard Foundation
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Established lasting relationships with peers, leadership and trainees using strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
- Coordinated day-to-day administration and logistics of face-to-face and online training courses.
Nurse Intern
Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks.
- Assisted with specimen collection and handled appropriately to facilitate laboratory testing.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition to proactively address potential risks.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of patients and documented information in [Software].
- Monitored patient status to report signs and symptoms of adverse reactions to medication.
- Assisted with patient ambulation and use of mobility assistance aids to reduce risks.
- Prepared and administered medications in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored and documented patient intake and output levels and reported concerns to care team.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating, and daily hygiene tasks
Nurse Intern
Rwinkwavu District Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Data Entry and Vaccination
Rwanda Biomedical Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
- Resolved discrepancies in data entry activities for accurate, complete jobs.
- Developed and maintained databases to store customer information.
- Conducted audits of existing data entry processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University of Rwanda
Rwamagana10.2023
High School Diploma -
Lycée De Kigali
Kigali12.2017
Ordinary level -
GROUPE SCOLAIRE RUHEHE
MUSANZE10.2014
Primary Education -
RUHEHE PRIMARY SCHOOL
MUSANZE10.2011
Skills
- Patient Communication
- Ng Tube
- Position Assistance
- Observing Responses
- Height and Weight Measurement
- Oral Hygiene
- Medical Triage
- Direct Supervision
- Nursing Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor Vitals
- Emotional Intelligence
- Nutrition and Diet
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Equipment Disinfection
- Patient Care
- Mobility Devices
- Mental and Physical Assessments
- Comfort Care
- Specimen Collection
- Ambulating Patients
- Dressing Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Hygiene Standards
- Patient Stabilization
- Patient Feeding
- Patient Transportation
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Bathing and Showering
- Patient Motivation and Encouragement
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
- Emergency Response
- Laboratory Testing
- Patient Assessments
- Wrap and Bandage Changing
- Quality Patient Care
- Phlebotomy Training
- Needs Determination
- Restock Shelves
- Biological Specimen Handling
- EMR Updating
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Symptom Documentation
- Patient Safety Management
- Intercultural Competence
- Feeding Tube Management
- Calm Under Stress
- Equipment Disinfection
- Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
- Personal Care Assistance
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Chest Tubes
- Hematology Oncology
- Medical Charts and Records
- Mental Health Care
- Ambulatory Care
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Patient Data Management Systems
- Tracking Symptoms
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Medical Histories
- Patient Interviews
- Glucose Testing
- Clerical Support
- Quality Control Procedures
- Quality Improvement Plans
- Respiratory Treatments
- Special Dietary Requirements
- Safety Procedures
- Infection Control Procedures
- Invasive Procedures
- Nursing Diagnosis
- Pulmonary Function Testing
- Physical Examinations
- Integrity Checks
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Suture Removal
- Quality Education
- Lumbar Punctures
- Reading Comprehension
- Family Communication
- Performance Improvement
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Medication Therapy Management
- Dosing Recommendations
- Blood Pressure Measurement
- Vaccination Administration
Certification
- CCIP - The Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program
- [Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
- Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
CHUB & RMH, University Teaching, Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022
Trainer Assistant
Mastercard Foundation
01.2022 - 07.2022
Nurse Intern
Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2022
Data Entry and Vaccination
Rwanda Biomedical Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Nurse Intern
Rwinkwavu District Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - General Nursing
University of Rwanda
High School Diploma -
Lycée De Kigali
Ordinary level -
GROUPE SCOLAIRE RUHEHE
Primary Education -
RUHEHE PRIMARY SCHOOL
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