JO-ANNE A. DULAY
San Angelo,TX
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional skilled in patient care, critical thinking, and communication. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable, ensuring efficient and compassionate care in dynamic environments. Equipped with expertise in medical procedures, patient assessments, and care coordination.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse - PRN/Contract
Encompass Health-
11.2023 - Current
- Company Overview: In Patient Rehabilitation- Post Acute Care/Rehabilitation
- In Patient Rehabilitation- Post Acute Care/Rehabilitation
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
REGISTERED NURSE- NEUROLOGY/ STROKE/ TELEMETRY
Shannon Hospital
05.2023 - 04.2025
- Company Overview: Neuro and Stroke Unit Telemetry Unit
- Neuro and Stroke Unit Telemetry Unit
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Educated patients on self-care management, empowering them to take an active role in their overall health and wellbeing.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Staff Nurse
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Company Overview: Covid/ Isolation Unit
- Covid/ Isolation Unit
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills while juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse- CORONARY CARE UNIT
King Saud Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Provides high quality nursing care to critically ill patient with Coronary and Cardiac life threatening condition which requires intensive cardiac care monitoring, treatment and intervention.
- Performs comprehensive assessment for cardiac patients, develops and prioritizes plan of care, ensures efficient implementation to develop plan of care.
- Case Handled: Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Failure, Diabetes Mellitus, Unstable Angina, Pulmonary Edema and Myocardial Infarction, Pre and post Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.
- Served as a preceptor for new nursing staff, contributing to their successful integration into the unit.
- Delivered high-quality patient care, maintaining accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients, adhering to infection control protocols and regulatory standards.
REGISTERED NURSE- CORONARY CARE UNIT
King Saud Medical City
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Provides High Quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the Coronary Care Unit Department for Acute, Critical and Chronically ill Adult patients having Coronary and Cardiac life threatening conditions which requires intensive monitoring, treatment and intervention.
- Performs comprehensive assessment for cardiac patients for the development and prioritization, implementation and evaluation of response to care.
- Identifies acute and chronic conditions that may result in the deterioration of life threatening situations.
- Collaborated with Physicians and other members of the Healthcare team members to provide a holistic care approach.
- Initiate and coordinate CODE BLUE procedures as necessary.
- Assist in the orientation of newly hired Nurses. Act as a preceptor for Trainees.
- Case Handled: Patient with Myocardial Infarction( non STEMI/ STEMI), Acute Coronary Syndrome, Pre and Post Cardiac Arrest patients, Post Coronary Angiogram with sheath still on, Pre and Post PCI patients with trans radial band, Patient pasted for CABG, MVR, AVR, Heart Failure, Septic Shock, Patient with Temporary Pacemaker, FOR EPS, For RF Ablation, Patient who are Post Cardiac Arrest that needs to be intubated/Extubation, On BIPAP, CPAP, Assisting with Bedside Central line and Arterial line insertion, PATIENTS THAT ARE POST PCI WITH INTRA AORTIC BALLOON PUMP DEVICE CONNECTED, TRANSFERRING PATIENT TO HIGHER CENTER VIA AMBULANCE.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication during challenging times.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Acted as a patient advocate, ensuring their needs were met and their rights protected throughout their healthcare journey.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic procedures, ensuring accurate results for optimal treatment planning.
REGISTERED NURSE- CARDIOLOGY/TELEMETRY UNIT
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Provides good standards of nursing care in the Critical Care Unit by applying clinical nursing knowledge and skills to ensure safety and comfort of patients in the Coronary Care Unit in accordance with the policies and procedures of the institution.
- Case Handled: PATIENTS WITH MI, ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME, PATIENT WITH UNSTABLE ANGINA, COMPLETE HEART BLOCK, PULMONARY EDEMA, HEART FAILURE, POST CARDIAC ARREST, ASSISTING IN INTUBATION, POST INTUBATION, ASSISTING IN EXTUBATION, POST EXTUBATION, PRE AND POST CORONARY ANGIOGRAM PATIENT, PRE AND POST TAVI PATIENT (TRANS AORTIC VALVE IMPLANTATION), PRE AND POST CRTD, PACEMAKER AND OTHER UNUSUAL CARDIAC CASEs, PATIENTS WITH SECONDARY DIAGNOSIS SUCH AS DIABETES, PULMONARY PROBLEMS, RENAL DISEASE.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Prioritized tasks efficiently under high-pressure circumstances ensuring timely completion of all responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and monitoring vital signs in a timely manner.
- Managed complex cardiac cases with skillful assessment, critical thinking, and prompt intervention when necessary.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members for optimal patient care and treatment plans.
REGISTERED NURSE- CARDIOLOGY/TELEMETRY
Saud Al Babtain Cardiac Center
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Nursing assessment and taking baseline vital signs.
- ECG taking.
- Interpreting and referral to doctor for any unusual readings.
- Inserting peripheral lines.
- Administering infusions.
- Giving blood transfusion.
- Nasogastric insertion.
- Foleys catheter insertion.
- Preparing patients for Coronary angiogram.
- Receiving patients post coronary angiogram.
- Receiving patient from cardiac ICU post CABG with chest drainage (PLEUROVAC).
- Case Handled: MI, ACS, UNSTABLE ANGINA, PATIENTS FOR CORONARY ANGIOGRAM, POST CORONARY ANGIOGRAM, HEART FAILURE, PATIENTS WITH UNUSUAL CARDIAC PROBLEMS, PATIENTS POSTED FOR CABG, MVR, AVR, BENTALL PROCEDURE, LVAD CASES AND MEDICAL CASES SUCH AS DIABETES, ESRD, RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
Head Nurse / Staff Nurse
DR. Ahmed Al Mousca Clinicals (PRIVATE)
09.2010 - 10.2012
- RECORDS AND REPORTS VITAL SIGNS AND UPDATE MEDICAL RECORDS.
- CARRY OUT DOCTOR'S ORDER.
- PREPARE PATIENTS AND NECESSARY EQUIPMENT FOR ANY PROCEDURE AND ASSIST THE DOCTOR AND THE PATIENT AS NEEDED.
- ADMINISTER MEDICATION AND START INTRAVENOUS INFUSIONS AS ORDERED BY THE DOCTOR.
- TRANSPORT PATIENTS VIA AMBULANCE TO VARIOUS PARTS OF SAUDI ARABIA.
- AS A HEAD NURSE MY MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WAS TO CHECK ON THE NEEDS IN THE OPERATION OF THE CLINIC AND ASSIST STAFF WITH THEIR DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES.
Staff Nurse
Tagudin General Hospital and Capillaries
04.2008 - 08.2010
- I was performing the duties of a regular staff nurse. These assignments include rendering holistic care, patient admission and discharge, medication and administration, bedside and nursing care, performing nursing assessment and procedures as well as documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Baguio Central University
03.2008
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Major in Banking and Finance
University of Baguio
05.2000
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Infection control measures
- IV setup
- Intravenous therapy
- Care planning
- Patient management
- Professional bedside manner
- Physical assessments
Certification
- ACLS Provider, American Heart Association, 01/01/27
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 01/31/27
- NIHSS Certificate, Apex Innovation, Current
Nursing Licenses
- Texas Board of Nursing, 1112039, 04/30/27
- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Commission for Health Specialties, 10BN1228795
- Philippine Nurse Licensure Examination, 0539071, 81.43%, 11/01/08
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Registered Nurse - PRN/Contract
Encompass Health-
11.2023 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE- NEUROLOGY/ STROKE/ TELEMETRY
Shannon Hospital
05.2023 - 04.2025
Staff Nurse
Notre Dame De Chartres Hospital
06.2022 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse- CORONARY CARE UNIT
King Saud Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2021
REGISTERED NURSE- CORONARY CARE UNIT
King Saud Medical City
08.2016 - 08.2019
REGISTERED NURSE- CARDIOLOGY/TELEMETRY UNIT
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center
05.2015 - 04.2016
REGISTERED NURSE- CARDIOLOGY/TELEMETRY
Saud Al Babtain Cardiac Center
03.2013 - 01.2015
Head Nurse / Staff Nurse
DR. Ahmed Al Mousca Clinicals (PRIVATE)
09.2010 - 10.2012
Staff Nurse
Tagudin General Hospital and Capillaries
04.2008 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Science in Commerce - Major in Banking and Finance
University of Baguio
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Baguio Central University
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