Dennis Alphonce Angasa
Longford,Ireland
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in ICU settings, adept at patient care planning and managing personal care. Skilled in conducting physical examinations, medication and IV administration, and surgical pre-operation preparation. Expertise in infectious disease control, life-sustaining machines, and rigorous handover summaries. Committed to adapting to changing situations while maintaining a patient-focused approach through active listening and organisation. Career goal: To continue enhancing patient outcomes through advanced clinical practices and compassionate care.
Compassionate and driven individual with strong communication skills and solid foundation in patient care, combined with ability to remain calm under pressure. Proficient in administering medications and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Health Care Assistant
Orchard Community Care
Longford, Co Longford
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Coordinated activities that encourage social interaction amongst residents within care home setting to foster sense of community spirit among them .
- Enhanced healing process by changing wound dressings regularly.
- Popularised health promotion campaigns among patients by distributing relevant literature and explaining key messages clearly.
- Assisted elderly residents with daily tasks such as eating, bathing and dressing up for enhanced quality of life while living in care homes.
- Provided basic health education to patients for proper self-care post discharge.
- Administered non-prescription medication under supervision, relieved minor discomforts swiftly.
- Ensured infection control measures were adhered to strictly for safe environment for both staff and patients alike.
- Monitored vital signs of patients with meticulous attention to detail for accurate readings.
- Delivered high-quality patient service by maintaining cleanliness in wards.
- Thoroughly sterilised and sanitised clinical and mobility equipment.
- Supported clinical staff to complete health assessments.
- Empowered vulnerable individuals to retain maximum independence through targeted care.
- Met with patients and families to discuss care plan adaptations, seeking continual improvement.
- Built patient confidence through physical exercise, promoting positive lifestyle changes and improved well being.
Emergency response paramedic/ Critical Care Nurse
City Ambulance/City Medicals LTD
Kampala, Uganda
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Served as first responder at major accidents; provided crucial initial assessment and life-saving interventions.
- Navigated challenging terrains under extreme conditions to reach patients quickly and efficiently.
- Managed complex medical equipment on ambulance vehicles, maintaining operational readiness at all times.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of emergency medicine through continuous professional development courses.
- Enhanced patient care by administering time-critical treatments during emergencies.
- Promoted good health practices through community outreach programmes, contributing to overall public well-being.
- Mitigated risks by enforcing stringent health, safety, and hygiene standards in workplace.
- Delivered advanced life support interventions for critical patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Facilitated seamless patient transfers between hospitals, improving continuity of care.
- Conducted high-pressure triage assessments to prioritise treatment during mass casualty incidents.
- Demonstrated exceptional calmness during stressful situations ensuring clear decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with dispatchers to ensure swift arrival at incident scenes, maximising chance of success in critical situations.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality care through continuous training and development.
- Developed individualised nursing care plans, resulting in improved patient recovery rates.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient condition; adjusted care plan as needed for optimal results.
- Provided quality patient care by administering medication, monitoring vital signs and communicating with medical team.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications per doctor's orders; maintained strict aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Served as mentor for junior staff nurses; enhanced professional development within department.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Enhanced patient well-being with compassionate bedside manner and effective pain management.
- Informed patients and relatives of treatment plans and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-standard, comprehensive care.
- Kept accurate, complete records of care in alignment with charting and privacy protocols.
- Applied wound management protocols and procedures to facilitate patient recovery goals.
- Evaluated patients' physical, psychological and social issues to identify appropriate nursing interventions.
- Complied with quality healthcare standards to uphold hospital reputation.
- Participated in health education programmes and nurse education activities in clinical and community settings.
- Monitored patient behaviour and responses to treatments and reported concerns to senior staff.
- Leveraged person-centred care to develop care plans and enhance recovery process.
Registered nurse/Critical Care
Lubaga Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of new admissions to determine immediate care requirements.
- Administered life-saving procedures; stabilised critical patients in emergency situations.
- Responded promptly to changes in patient condition; adjusted care plan as needed for optimal results.
- Maintained accurate, detailed reports; facilitated seamless handovers between shifts.
- Assisted doctors during examinations or surgical procedures, ensuring safe environment for patients.
- Provided quality patient care by administering medication, monitoring vital signs and communicating with medical team.
- Enhanced patient well-being with compassionate bedside manner and effective pain management.
- Regularly evaluated patient progress towards goals; made necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
- Led health education sessions for families; alleviated anxieties regarding patient condition and treatment process.
- Performed lifesaving interventions during critical incidents whilst maintaining composure under pressure.
- Improved communication amongst team by facilitating daily huddles and debriefings.
- Utilised advanced technology equipment for monitoring critically ill patients; ensured accurate data collection.
- Ensured compliance with hospital policies by adhering strictly to best practice guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-standard, comprehensive care.
- Developed individualised nursing care plans, resulting in improved patient recovery rates.
- Administered intravenous fluids and medications per doctor's orders; maintained strict aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary nursing teams for excellent care continuity.
- Advocated on behalf of patients' best interests; liaised with healthcare providers to ensure delivery of appropriate services.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, family and colleagues to support continuum of care..
- Planned and implemented treatment programmes to stabilise patient conditions.
- Liaised with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to communicate patient needs.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Participated actively in continuous professional development activities; stayed abreast of latest advancements in healthcare industry.
Registered nurse
Lubaga Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
01.2014 - 09.2019
- Maintained strict infection control standards throughout ward duties, minimised cross-contamination risks.
- Collaborated effectively with other healthcare professionals in complex case management meetings; optimised holistic approach towards patient wellness.
- Liaised with multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff; contributed to professional development within department.
- Monitored patient vitals and necessary signs.
- Administered medication for symptom management.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly within appropriate procedures.
- Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
- Administered medication with meticulous attention to detail.
- Collected and properly handled specimens from patients.
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date patient records, maximising data accuracy.
- Managed patient discharges, providing relevant follow-up care advice with required prescriptions and medication.
- Changed bandages, catheters and tracheostomies on regular basis.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure vital signs, weight and height.
- Implemented and maintained core measures in patient safety, patient satisfaction and holistic nursing approaches.
- Facilitated adequate pain management for assigned patients to minimise discomfort.
- Planned and managed patient care in alignment with hospital standards of care.
- Managed BiPAP, CPAP, IV PICC, central lines, media ports and peripheral lines accurately to avoid issues and enhance patient care.
- Cared for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease coronary artery disease (CAD) and gastrointestinal(GI) bleeds.
- Enhanced care delivery by monitoring trends and suggesting process improvements.
- Counselled caregivers and families on end-of-life planning and patient care options.
- Thoroughly disinfected and correctly stored hospital equipment to safeguard health of staff and maintain order within ward.
- Provided patients with information about need for equipment like blood pressure monitors and proper use of each.
- Skilfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Education
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA.
Kampala,Uganda 09.2016 - 11.2018
Certificate in Comprehensive Nusring - Nursing
Lubaga Hospital Training Schools
Kampala,Uganda 01.2011 - 12.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) - High school
MBALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Uganda 01.2006 - 12.2008
Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) - High school
MBALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Uganda 02.2002 - 12.2006
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Primary School
St Aloys Ojolla Primary School
Kenya 01.1994 - 12.2002
Skills
- Medical-Surgical Experience
- Patient-Focused listening
- Managed personal care
- Infectious disease control
- Active listening
- Patient care planning
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Medication and IV administration
- Life-sustaining machines
- Rigorous handover summaries
- Organisation and planning
- Taking vitals
- Intravenous therapy expertise
- Surgical pre-operation preparation
- Adapting to changing situations
- ICU experience
Affiliations
- Reading
- Adventure
- Shopping
Certification
Certifications
Dec 2024-BLS by American Heart Association
Feb 2023-BLS/ACLS by Malterser International
August 2022- NCLEX by Pearson Vue
Oct 2019-Certificate in critical care nursing by Uganda Heart Institute
Jan 2018-WHO Basic Emergency Care course by Uganda Ministry of Health
Sept 2017-Pre hospital trauma life support by Association of Ambulance professionals in Uganda
Jan 2012-Leadership training by Uganda National Association of Student Nurses and Midwives.
Licenses
Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council
Registered Nurse Licence Number 43495.
Texas Board Of Nursing (USA)
Registered Nurse Licence Number-1091188
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Orchard Community Care
12.2024 - 06.2025
Emergency response paramedic/ Critical Care Nurse
City Ambulance/City Medicals LTD
04.2024 - 10.2024
Registered nurse/Critical Care
Lubaga Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2023
Diploma in General Nursing - Nursing
AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY, KAMPALA.
09.2016 - 11.2018
Registered nurse
Lubaga Hospital
01.2014 - 09.2019
Certificate in Comprehensive Nusring - Nursing
Lubaga Hospital Training Schools
01.2011 - 12.2013
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) - High school
MBALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
01.2006 - 12.2008
Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) - High school
MBALE SECONDARY SCHOOL
02.2002 - 12.2006
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) - Primary School
St Aloys Ojolla Primary School
01.1994 - 12.2002
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