Marie Thérèse UMUHOZA
Kigali
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse with 15 years of clinical experience delivering high-quality patient care in different hospital settings. Skilled in patient assessment, care planning, medication administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills in fast-paced healthcare environments. Dedicated to evidence-based practice, patient advocacy, and continuous professional development. Committed to promoting patient safety, health education, and holistic care in alignment with organizational and ethical standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy dispenser
King Faysal Hospital Rwanda
12.2023 - Current
- Duties
- 1. Dispensing Medications:
- O Accurately dispense prescription medications to patients based on doctor's orders.
- O Double-check prescriptions for any discrepancies, ensuring the correct drug, dosage, and quantity are provided.
- O Label and package medications appropriately for patient use.
- 2. Prescription Verification:
- O Ensure prescriptions are complete, correct, and legible before processing.
- O Check for potential drug interactions, allergies, or contraindications by reviewing patient medication history.
- 3. Customer Service:
- O Assist customers in a polite and professional manner, answering inquiries about medications, usage, and side effects.
- O Provide advice on over-the-counter (OTC) medications and health-related products under the guidance of a pharmacist.
- 4. Medication Management:
- O Maintain accurate records of prescriptions dispensed and medications sold.
- O Monitor stock levels, ensuring medications and supplies are adequately stocked and within their expiry dates.
- O Assist in the preparation of controlled substances under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- 5. Labeling and Documentation:
- O Ensure all medications are appropriately labeled with the correct instructions for use, dosage, and storage.
- O Update patient medication records to ensure they reflect current prescriptions.
- 6. Medication Storage:
- O Organize and store pharmaceuticals in accordance with safety and legal regulations.
- O Ensure proper storage conditions, such as temperature control for certain medications.
- 7. Regulatory Compliance:
- O Follow all legal and ethical guidelines for dispensing medications, ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations.
- O Assist in maintaining the pharmacy’s inventory system to ensure accuracy and control.
- 8. Pharmacy Operations Support:
- O Assist pharmacists in preparing compound medications, such as creams, ointments, or oral mixtures.
- O Support administrative tasks such as handling prescription refills, managing insurance claims, and updating patient records.
- 9. Provide patients with information regarding the proper usage of medications, including potential side effects, dosage instructions, and any precautions.
- 10. Handling Queries:
- O Address patient or healthcare provider inquiries regarding drug availability, medication administration, and over-the-counter products.
- O Relay information between patients and pharmacists about medication concerns or questions.
Registered Nurse
Kibagabaga Level II Teaching Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse
KIBOGORA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 04.2022
- Duties:
- 1. Medicine management
- 2. Monitoring drug charts
- 3. Keeping up to date
- 4. Monthly report of drugs as a nurse pharmacist.
- 5. Help mothers for normal delivery and nursing care to new born and mothers
- 6. Assists doctors in theatre for cesarean
- 7. Help to implement a routine
- 8. Teach and advise on new born care
- 9. Give advice on breast feeding
- 10. Give advice on hygiene and bottle feeding
- 11. Help the mother rest and recover
- 12. Help integrate the baby into the family as nurse in maternity.
- 13 Triage (assign degrees of urgency and order of treatment) to patients so those who have more critical issues get care first
- 14. Take patients' vital signs
- 15. Administer medication
- 16. Record patients' symptoms
- 17. Help doctors with medical procedures
- 18. Provide education and support to patients and families (As nurse at Emergency department)
- 19. As supervisor in health community my key responsibility was to supervision and mentorship of supply chain and inventory management of medical products.
- Emergency, Maternity, nurse pharmacist as store manager, Supervisor in health community and training others about IPC
Education
Master’s degree - Oncology Nursing
University of Rwanda
General Nursing A0 - undefined
ISTCE BUKAVU
01.2019
General Nursing A1 - undefined
Institut Supérieur de Gitwe
01.2010
Certificate of A2 - Nursing Sciences
Nursing Sciences Secondary School of Groupe Scolaire Officiel de BUTARE
01.2005
Skills
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy is essential in ensuring prescriptions are filled correctly
- Customer Service Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues
- Knowledge of Medications: Understanding of common medications, dosage forms, and potential drug interactions
- Organization Skills: Managing inventory, prescription records, and pharmacy orders efficiently
- Communication Skills: Ability to convey information clearly to patients and healthcare professionals
- Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of healthcare laws, including HIPAA or equivalent regulations
- Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point and internet
Certification
1.Certificate on supply chain management on health facilities August,02,2023
2.Certificate on2025 AAI Bone Marrow Pathology Digital Course
April22,2025
3.Certificate on BLS
LANGUAGES
English: Reading - Fluent, Writing - Fluent, Listening - Good
French: Reading - Fluent, Writing - Fluent, Listening - Fluent
Swahili: Reading - Beginner, Writing - Beginner, Listening - Beginner
Kinyarwanda: Reading - Native Language, Writing - Native Language, Listening - Native Language
Timeline
Pharmacy dispenser
King Faysal Hospital Rwanda
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Kibagabaga Level II Teaching Hospital
05.2022 - 12.2023
Nurse
KIBOGORA DISTRICT HOSPITAL
01.2010 - 04.2022
General Nursing A0 - undefined
ISTCE BUKAVU
General Nursing A1 - undefined
Institut Supérieur de Gitwe
Certificate of A2 - Nursing Sciences
Nursing Sciences Secondary School of Groupe Scolaire Officiel de BUTARE
Master’s degree - Oncology Nursing
University of Rwanda
References
- Ntwali, Yves, Pharmacien projet Bria, Yvesntwali05@gmail.com, +236782483820, MSF France
- Dr Kanyarukiko, Salathiel, DG of KIBOGORA DISTRICT Hospital, kanyarukiko@gmail.com, 0788845007
- Dr BIHIZIMANA, Pascal, pbihizimana2013@gmail.com, 0788657026
TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS
- Training in PMTCT
- Training in GBV
- Training on Supply chain management
- Trainings in e-LMS
- Trainings in IPC and PPE
Disclaimer
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Praying
I am a christian