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Kathleen Mendoza Morales

Kathleen Mendoza Morales

Sharjah,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive expertise in patient care and clinical operations. Proficient in medication administration, intravenous therapy, and infection control, ensuring adherence to data privacy standards. Skilled in coordinating with team members for efficient time management and task delegation, while maintaining proper communication and documentation. Demonstrates proficiency in EPIC system and Omnicell automated drug dispenser usage. Committed to delivering high-quality health teaching and patient education, with a focus on pressure ulcer prevention and fall prevention strategies. Career goal includes advancing patient care through innovative practices and continuous professional development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Staff Nurse

Dubai Academic Health Corporation – Rashid Hospital
Dubai
11.2015 - 08.2025
  • Company Overview: Rashid Hospital is a 786 – bed general, medical / surgical hospital in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and is part of the Dubai Academic Health Corporation. JCIA Accredited.
  • Receives endorsement of the ward from the outgoing shift.
  • Observes the 7R’s in giving medications (Oral and IV medications).
  • Observes the universal precaution to inhibit the transmission of disease to other patients.
  • Provides morning care to patients and assists them in performing activities of daily living.
  • Monitors the IV fluids of patients and regulates them as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Facilitates blood transfusion (i.e., performing SOP of blood transfusion).
  • Performs IV insertions and reinsertions whenever it is necessary.
  • Monitors vital signs every hour for patients in the ICU set up.
  • Monitors Intake and output Terminates IV infusions as ordered.
  • Assists the attending physician during their daily rounds.
  • Facilitates collection of specimen for laboratory examinations (urine, stool, etc.).
  • Relays significant lab results to the attending physician.
  • Carries out of doctor’s orders.
  • Monitors patient for any untoward signs and symptoms.
  • Provides appropriate nursing intervention for identified patient problems.
  • Suctioning of patient secretions.
  • Performs catheterization of patients.
  • Assists in performing central line, Arterial line insertion.
  • Measures Central venous pressure accurately.
  • Monitors patient’s intake and output.
  • Inserts nasogastric tube to patients.
  • Facilitates tube feeding (NGT, OGT, etc).
  • Receives ICU endorsement.
  • Assess patient’s Glascow Coma scale accordingly.
  • Assist and always alert in intubation.
  • Sets up the machines to be used in the ICU (mechanical ventilator, cardiac monitor.)
  • Hooks patient to cardiac monitor and mechanical ventilator accurately hourly in the ICU set up.
  • Endorses the ICU patients to the next shift.
  • Creates request for diagnostic procedures (CT scan, ultrasound, X-ray, 2d Echo etc).
  • Assists in transporting the patient from the ward to the diagnostic department.
  • Secures consent for operations and other invasive procedures.
  • Endorses the patient to the OR when applicable.
  • Receives endorsement of the OR to the ward.
  • Turns patients every 2 hours to avoid formation of bed sores.
  • Provides health teaching to patients.
  • Relays patient concerns to the attending physician.
  • Documents/charts the whole day course in the ward for each patient.
  • Performs post mortem care.
  • Endorses the ward properly to the next shift.
  • Position: Staff Nurse, 40 hours / week, 1-2 Patients Area: Surgical ICU

Staff Nurse

King Fahd Hospital Jeddah
Jeddah
10.2010 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: The King Fahad Hospital Jeddah (KFHJ) is the largest Ministry of Health Hospital in the region. 1000 bed capacity, JCIA accredited.
  • Receives endorsement of the ward from the outgoing shift.
  • Observes the 7R’s in giving medications (Oral and IV medications).
  • Observes the universal precaution to inhibit the transmission of disease to other patients.
  • Provides morning care to patients and assists them in performing activities of daily living.
  • Monitors the IV fluids of patients and regulates them as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Facilitates blood transfusion (i.e., performing SOP of blood transfusion).
  • Performs IV insertions and reinsertions whenever it is necessary.
  • Terminates IV infusions as ordered.
  • Assists the attending physician during their daily rounds.
  • Facilitates collection of specimen for laboratory examinations (urine, stool, etc.).
  • Relays significant lab results to the attending physician.
  • Carries out of doctor’s orders.
  • Monitors patient for any untoward signs and symptoms.
  • Provides appropriate nursing intervention for identified patient problems.
  • Suctioning of patient secretions.
  • Performs catheterization of patients.
  • Assists in performing central line, Arterial line insertion.
  • Measures Central venous pressure accurately.
  • Monitors patient’s intake and output.
  • Inserts nasogastric tube to patients.
  • Facilitates tube feeding (NGT, OGT, etc).
  • Receives ICU endorsement.
  • Assess patient’s Glascow Coma scale accordingly.
  • Assist and always alert in intubation.
  • Sets up the machines to be used in the ICU (mechanical ventilator, cardiac monitor.)
  • Hooks patient to cardiac monitor and mechanical ventilator.
  • Monitors vital signs every hour for patients in the ICU set up.
  • Monitors Intake and output accurately hourly in the ICU set up.
  • Endorses the ICU patients to the next shift.
  • Creates request for diagnostic procedures (CT scan, ultrasound, X-ray, 2d Echo etc).
  • Assists in transporting the patient from the ward to the diagnostic department.
  • Secures consent for operations and other invasive procedures.
  • Endorses the patient to the OR when applicable.
  • Receives endorsement of the OR to the ward.
  • Turns patients every 2 hours to avoid formation of bed sores.
  • Provides health teaching to patients.
  • Relays patient concerns to the attending physician.
  • Documents/charts the whole day course in the ward for each patient.
  • Performs post mortem care.
  • Endorses the ward properly to the next shift.
  • Position: Staff Nurse, 40 hours / week, 1-2 Patients Area: Surgical ICU

Staff Nurse

Dr. Yanga’s Hospital Incorporated
Bocaue, Philippines
05.2008 - 08.2010
  • Company Overview: Dr. Yanga’s Hospital Incorporated is a private owned hospital providing healthcare services in town proper of Bocaue. A secondary hospital with authorized 50 bed capacity.
  • Practices comprehensive nursing care in accordance with professional values and moral principles and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.
  • Prioritizes client’s needs and delegates aspects of nursing care to other nursing personnel within his/her scope of professional responsibility.
  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the nursing care of each client in accordance with client’s individuality, abilities, culture and choices.
  • Assesses the quality and appropriateness of client care and resolves identified problems.
  • Performs nursing care in response to clients’ needs supported by nursing knowledge, research and reflective practice.
  • Documents the nursing care of each client from admission to discharge in accordance with the general principles and legal requirements for documentation.
  • Promotes an environment which maximizes client safety by utilizing infection control practices and implementing the standards of clients’ safety programs.
  • Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and acts as a client advocate to ensure high quality client care.
  • Utilizes and ensures maintenance of equipment and instruments as appropriate.
  • Participates in teaching and assessing of junior colleagues.
  • Position: Staff Nurse, 48 hours / week, 5-8 Patients Area: General Nursing Unit - Medical/Surgical/Obstetrics/Pediatrics ICU Reliever

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Our Lady of Fatima University
01.2003 - 01.2007

Skills

  • Adheres to Data Privacy
  • Proper Communication & Documentation
  • Head to Toe assessment
  • Assists Doctor’s Rounds
  • Assessing and Proper Carrying out of Doctor’s orders
  • Medication administration
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Foley Cath, Straight Cath insertion
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Blood Sugar monitoring
  • Suctioning
  • NGT insertion, Tube Feeding
  • Pain assessment & management
  • Coordination with Team members
  • Efficient Time Management and Task Delegation
  • Heath Teaching
  • Ostomy and Wound Care
  • Pre and Post op monitoring
  • Code Blue Management
  • Infection Control
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention
  • Fall Prevention
  • Patient transfer and transport
  • Omnicell – Automated Drug Dispenser
  • EPIC system

Certification

  • Institution: New York State Board of Nursing Nursing Registration No.: 880219
  • Institution: Saudi Council for Health Specialties Examination Nursing Registration No.:
  • Institution: Professional Regulation Commission, Philippines Nursing Registration No.: 0459057
  • Certification: Pediatric Nurse Training Institution: Rashid Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Date Passed: July 25 and August 01, 2022
  • Certification: CRRT Prismaflex End-User Training Institution: Rashid Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Date Passed: March 28, 2022

Training

  • Advance Cardiac Life Support Training – June 11-12, 2024
  • CRRT Prismaflex End-User Training – March 28, 2022
  • Basic Life Support Training – September 14, 2022
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training – October 28-29, 2022
  • 6th International Multidisciplinary Breast Conference – March 2023
  • Middle East Pediatric Allergy and Respiratory Conference – February 2023

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Total of 167 months of Clinical Experience
  • Total of 28 months of Dialysis Experience
  • Passed the National Council Licensure Examination [ NCLEX ] on March 25, 2023
  • Passed the Dubai Health Authority Examination and License holder on October 12, 2015
  • Registered Nurse. Passed the Nursing Licensure Examination with the license number 0459057
  • Passed the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Examination on July 10, 2011
  • Certified Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
  • Self-motivated and responsible individual
  • Eager to learn and seeks professional growth
  • Ability to work under pressure in fast paced environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills: Proven ability to work well with individuals at all level
  • Remain generally calm and effective during critical incidents
  • Exposure to: Electronic Medical Records ( EPIC System ) Omnicell

Timeline

Staff Nurse

Dubai Academic Health Corporation – Rashid Hospital
11.2015 - 08.2025

Staff Nurse

King Fahd Hospital Jeddah
10.2010 - 10.2013

Staff Nurse

Dr. Yanga’s Hospital Incorporated
05.2008 - 08.2010

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Our Lady of Fatima University
01.2003 - 01.2007
Kathleen Mendoza Morales