Margret Nabbale
Fayetteville
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in intensive and medical-surgical units. Expertise in developing care plans and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes. Proven ability to advocate for patients while maintaining adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting health histories and current conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and execute tailored care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records in electronic health systems for compliance.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Assessed, planned, implemented, and evaluated comprehensive nursing care for assigned patients, supporting overall health improvement.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated intervention effectiveness through continuous assessment of patient responses, ensuring optimal care delivery.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
International Hospital Kampala
Kampala, Uganda
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Administered medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting significant changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
- Assisted in patient assessments, documenting health histories and current conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options and post-discharge care.
- Provided emotional support to patients, addressing concerns with empathy and compassion.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Implemented infection control measures to prevent the spread of infections within the ICU.
- Managed comprehensive care for critically ill patients, ensuring strict adherence to ICU protocols and guidelines for optimal recovery.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kampala Hospital
Kampala, Uganda
09.2009 - 12.2013
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Coordinated discharge planning to enhance continuity of care post-hospitalization.
- Provided emotional support and counseling to patients and their families.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehensible terminology.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Assisted physicians during exams and medical procedures.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Facilitated unit meetings to address clinical issues impacting patient outcomes and staffing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Agakhan University Uganda
Uganda02-2014
Diploma Registered Nursing - Nursing
Mulago School of Nursing And Midwifrey
Kampala, Uganda05-2009
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Vaccine administration
- Care plan development
- Collecting vitals
- Physical assessments
- Critical care management
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- SBAR communication
- Insulin assistance
- G-tube management
- Seizure care
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Patient advocacy
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
International Hospital Kampala
01.2019 - 08.2025
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Kampala Hospital
09.2009 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Agakhan University Uganda
Diploma Registered Nursing - Nursing
Mulago School of Nursing And Midwifrey