KATONGOLE ABUDALLAH
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Seasoned Palliative Care Coordinator and Clinical Medical Officer at ABU KATS MEDICAL CENTER, adept in care coordination and clinical assessment. Demonstrated history of enhancing service utilization by 20%, leveraging empathetic listening for patient support, and excelling in medical documentation. Spearheaded interdisciplinary collaborations, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through innovative care strategies.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Palliative Care Coordinator
ABU KATS MEDICAL CENTER
KAMPALA, UGANDA
02.2018 - 09.2024
- Organized and facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient needs and progress.
- Provided emotional support to families of terminally ill patients, helping them cope with the diagnosis.
- Coordinated end-of-life care services such as hospice or home health aides.
- Conducted assessments of patient needs, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural requirements.
- Educated healthcare providers on palliative care principles and best practices.
- Identified resources available to assist patients with their palliative care needs.
- Maintained accurate records of all client contact information, treatments, medications, referrals.
- Reviewed patient charts regularly to ensure that all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and timely.
- Participated in community outreach activities to promote awareness of palliative care services.
- Monitored patient outcomes to ensure quality standards are met.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers., regarding treatment plans for each patient.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies, equipment, completing billing forms, reports.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
Clinical Medical Officer
ABU KATS MEDICAL CENTER
KAMPALA, UGANDA
05.2016 - 09.2024
- Provided medical advice and support to patients, families, and healthcare personnel.
- Developed treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis and individual needs.
- Conducted physical examinations of patients and documented findings in patient records.
- Prescribed medications as needed for the treatment of various illnesses or diseases.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Performed minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds or removing cysts or tumors.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Educated patients on preventative health care practices, nutrition, and lifestyle choices.
- Maintained accurate records of patient data including test results, diagnoses, treatments, allergies.
- Facilitated referrals to specialists when necessary.
- Reviewed new drugs or therapies prior to prescribing them.
- Provided follow-up care for previously discharged patients.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Managed changes in integrated health care delivery systems and technological innovations while keeping focus on quality of care.
- Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
Education
BACHELOR OF DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND - SONGOGRAPHY
ERNEST COOK ULTRASOUND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
KAMPALA, UGANDA 10-2017
DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH - MEDICINE
GULU SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
GULU, UGANDA 08-2012
Skills
- Empathetic listening
- Clinical assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medical documentation
- Care coordination
- Clinical evaluation
- Accreditation support
- Service utilization improvements
- Medical Coding
- CPR/AED
- Medical Terminology
- Patient education and counseling
- Performance monitoring
- Self motivation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL MEDICNE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
- CERTIFICATE IN PALLIATIVE CARE
- CERTIFICATE IN INTERGRATED MANAGMENT OF CHILDHOODILLNESS
- FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
- UGANDA ALLIED HEALTH PROFFESSIONAL COUNCIL LICENSES
- LCENSE TO OPERATE A PRIVATE MEDICAL CENTER
Affiliations
- FOOT BALL
Timeline
Palliative Care Coordinator
ABU KATS MEDICAL CENTER
02.2018 - 09.2024
Clinical Medical Officer
ABU KATS MEDICAL CENTER
05.2016 - 09.2024
- DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL MEDICNE AND PUBLIC HEALTH
- CERTIFICATE IN PALLIATIVE CARE
- CERTIFICATE IN INTERGRATED MANAGMENT OF CHILDHOODILLNESS
- FIRST AID CERTIFICATE
- UGANDA ALLIED HEALTH PROFFESSIONAL COUNCIL LICENSES
- LCENSE TO OPERATE A PRIVATE MEDICAL CENTER
BACHELOR OF DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND - SONGOGRAPHY
ERNEST COOK ULTRASOUND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH - MEDICINE
GULU SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
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