Domingo Tonga
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Clinical Resource Nurse with 18 years of nursing experience and expertise in Diabetes Care and Management, cardiovascular interventions, and advanced life support. Knowledge in integrating AI and robotics into healthcare training, with recent certifications in AI Essentials and Data Science. Developing innovative training tools, including robotic CPR manikins, enhancing educational outcomes. Currently pursuing PhD research focused on advancing healthcare education through smart technologies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Clinical Resource Nurse
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2020.01 - Current
- Conducted mock code blue drills across multiple branches, bolstering emergency preparedness for cardiac arrests.
- Coordinated life support certifications at three clinics to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Trained nurses and physicians in clinical onboarding, focusing on performance enhancement.
- Developed strategies for monitoring training outcomes and evaluating effectiveness.
- Mentored nursing staff to promote professional development and career progression.
- Organised continuing medical education sessions for allied health professionals, facilitating knowledge exchange.
- Contributed to clinical core competency nursing committee, developing core competencies for outpatient nurses.
- Managed nursing competency development in Oracle Learn Management System and organised yearly competencies via Lippincott.
Registered Nurse
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Abu Dhabi
2011.01 - 2019.01
- Streamlined team workflows and assigned patient care responsibilities.
- Conducted clinical skill evaluations and provided mentorship to staff.
- Executed nursing standard operating procedures, including vital signs assessment and ECG.
- Performed special endocrine diagnostic procedures such as OGTT and insulin tolerance tests.
- Administered medication subcutaneously, intramuscularly, and intravenously.
- Documented assessment findings in patients' files using diamond system.
Acting team leader
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Abu Dhabi, UAE
2016.01 - 2017.01
- Promptly resolved interpersonal issues to sustain a positive work environment.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to enhance team cohesion.
- Boosted morale through motivational speeches and goal setting, improving job satisfaction.
- Swiftly responded to challenges, minimising disruption to planned activities.
- Managed team workflows alongside patient care assignments.
- Delivered clinical skill evaluations while providing mentorship.
Registered Nurse
St. Dominic Medical Centre
Bacoor Cavite, Philippines
2006.06 - 2010.12
- Monitored patient vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature.
- Administered morning care to patients, including bed baths.
- Rotated across various wards, primarily focused on Adult Intensive Care Unit.
- Utilised advanced monitoring devices such as continuous ECG and mechanical ventilators to assess patient health.
- Executed medication administration via subcutaneous, intramuscular, intradermal, and intravenous routes.
- Responded promptly to code blue emergencies.
- Conducted minimally invasive procedures, including oral and tracheal suctioning, NGT insertions, and IV cannulation.
- Delivered IV therapy for high-alert medications according to medical prescriptions.
Education
Master of Arts - Nursing
De La Salle Medical Health and Sciences Institute
Dasmarinas Cavite Philippines 2021.09 - 2023.12
Certificate in Diabetes Education - Certificate in Diabetes Education
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
Abu Dhabi UAE 2015.09 - 2016.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bacherlor of Science in Nursing
Dasmarinas Cavite Philippines 2002.06 - 2006.04
Skills
- Clinical simulation and mock code coordination
- Generative AI use in nursing education and strategic coaching
- Data dashboard creation for training performance analysis
- EMT field readiness and triage protocols
- Leadership and mentoring of clinical teams
- Robotic integration in CPR and emergency drills
- Advanced cardiac and pediatric life support
- Multidisciplinary education program design
Affiliations
- Music and Running
Accomplishments
Graduated Master of Arts in Nursing with High Distinction
Certification
- Artificial Intelligence Essentials – Active
- Data Science Essentials
- Generative AI as a Thought Partner
- Essentials in Clinical Simulation Across Healthcare Professionals
- EMT Foundations
- Boost Leadership
- Crucial Conversations
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS Instructor
- DOH HAAD RN – Active
Timeline
Master of Arts - Nursing
De La Salle Medical Health and Sciences Institute
2021.09 - 2023.12
Clinical Resource Nurse
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
2020.01 - Current
Acting team leader
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
2016.01 - 2017.01
Certificate in Diabetes Education - Certificate in Diabetes Education
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
2015.09 - 2016.09
Registered Nurse
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre
2011.01 - 2019.01
Registered Nurse
St. Dominic Medical Centre
2006.06 - 2010.12
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Bacherlor of Science in Nursing
2002.06 - 2006.04