Namubiru Joanita Nsubuga

• Organize and deliver monthly safety training or emergency preparedness programs for General Cardiology.
• Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
• Maintain and update emergency response plans, equipment, and procedures.
• Collaborate with coworkers to investigate accidents, identify causes, and to determine prevention of future occurrences.
• Recommend measures to protect co-workers from potential hazardous work methods, processes, and materials

• As an informal leader, I mentor and precept new onboarding team members including nurses, medical assistants, and cardiac technicians.

• Collaborate with the clinic supervisor to improve Medical Assistant clinic workflows, train co-workers on changes in workflow and improve team efficiency.

• Train co-workers how to process medication prior-authorizations to meet insurer's requirements and accurately depict medical necessity.

• Clearly explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.

• Provided patient care, catheters, and telemetry with interdisciplinary team

• Collected lab specimens, took vital signs including blood sugar levels, monitored intake and output, and documented in Epic

• Adhered to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols and regulations

• Provided solace to patients anticipating surgery and long term rehabilitation

• Monitor EKG and train patients how to use spirometer

• Walked with patients and listened to their fears, concerns and private disclosures

• Empty drains and record output

• Provided patient-centered care for 52 patients with 6 other assistants
• Utilized infection control measures such as hand washing and use of personnel protective equipment
• Promoted a safe environment for patients with dementia and gait/mobility issues
• Documented patient behaviors and any changes in symptoms in paper charting
• Assisted with ambulation, transfers and range of motion exercises
• Inspect incision sites and skin condition for signs of infection or worsening condition