Arma Jose
Foothill Ranch,CA
Summary
Compassionate NICU nurse with extensive expertise in premature infant care and critical interventions. Committed to enhancing family support and advocating for patient needs in high-acuity environments, driving improved health outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Kaiser Permanente
Anaheim, CA
03.2006 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to critically-ill neonates, premature or ELWB newborns in a fast-paced NICU environment.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubation, umbilical line placement, laser eye surgery, surfactant administration.
- Monitored and assessed the health status of post-surgical infants, implementing care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated families on neonatal health issues, fostering supportive environments for infants' growth.
- Utilized advanced medical equipment and technology to monitor patients effectively during critical care interventions such as NIRS, aEEG,
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Parent education sessions on infant care, fostering confidence and competence in new parents transitioning home with their newborns.
- Participated in high-risk deliveries as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing immediate stabilization and resuscitation efforts for newborns in need of critical intervention.
- Managed ventilator settings for critically-ill neonates requiring respiratory support, inhaled nitric oxide while continually assessing their response to therapy.
- Managed therapeutic hypothermia treatments to enhance patient outcomes, recovery and safety while complying with clinical protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for neonatal patients, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Coordinated with social workers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive support for families navigating the NICU journey.
- Served as an advocate for patient needs by collaborating with physicians to ensure appropriate interventions were implemented promptly when necessary.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses to stay current on best practices and emerging trends within neonatal nursing.
- Act as preceptor and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
- Ensured continuity of care during shift handovers by effectively communicating pertinent information regarding patients'' status and needs with incoming staff members.
Staff RN, NICU Level 3
St. Francis Medical Center
Lynwood, CA
01.2004 - 2009
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to critically ill neonates in a high-acuity NICU environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated families on care protocols, fostering understanding and support during critical times.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively communicating concerns or requests from families to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Established rapport with families during admission process, setting expectations for NICU stay and providing emotional support throughout their journey.
- Enhanced family satisfaction through compassionate communication and emotional support during challenging situations.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality care and implementing evidence-based nursing practices in the NICU.
- Assisted physicians with procedures such as intubations, umbilical line placements, and lumbar punctures, promoting patient safety and comfort.
- Assessed and documented changes in patient's condition and prepared patient for transfer to higher level of care.
Charge Nurse Well-baby/Nursery Unit
St. Francis Medical Center
Lynwood, CA
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
- Served as a liaison between nursing staff, physicians, and management, fostering open communication channels among all parties involved in patient care.
- Attended to newborn deliveries in Labor and Delivery
- Performed comprehensive newborn assessments, record vital signs,
- Assisted parents in breastfeeding or formula feeding, manage feeding schedules, perform routine newborn cares, and bathe newborns.
- Assisted pediatrician in performing circumcision procedures.
- Performed newborn blood screenings and routine lab test.
- Maintained a safe environment, monitor for distress, and ensure timely discharge or transfer to higher-level care (NICU) if necessary
- Educated parents on safe sleep practices, bathing techniques, soothing methods, and recognizing signs of illness, circumcision care.
Charge Nurse
View Park Convalescent Center
Los Angeles, CA
03.1996 - 2000
- Delivered comprehensive, compassionate care to 30+ geriatric residents, implementing evidence-based care plans that improved daily functioning.
- As a charge nurse, acts as the shift supervisor, responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations, managing staff assignments based on resident acuity, and ensuring compliance with care standards and regulations.
- Administer medications, treatments, and assist with care, support staff, handle admissions/discharges, and communicate with families and physicians.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address complex patient needs effectively.
- Monitored compliance with healthcare regulations, ensuring quality standards were met consistently.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
Lynwood, CA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans during hospitalization and discharge planning.
- Provided direct patient care to medical-surgical adult patients.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care procedures and health management strategies.
- Administered blood products safely following established transfusion protocols while closely monitoring patients for any adverse reactions or complications.
- Provided wound care management for a diverse range of surgical incisions, pressure ulcers, burns, or other wounds requiring skilled interventions.
- Recognized and reported changes in patients'' conditions promptly, initiating appropriate interventions or escalating concerns to physicians as needed.
- Established rapport with patients and families through effective communication and active listening skills, fostering trust and mutual respect during the healing process.
- Utilized electronic health record systems efficiently for maintaining accurate documentation of nursing assessments, interventions, evaluations, and patient education efforts.
- Served as a preceptor to new staff members, guiding them through orientation processes and offering mentorship during their transition into the medical-surgical unit.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, empathetic, and professional nursing care tailored to each patient's needs.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College
Philippines03-1990
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Developmental care
- Critical thinking
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Surgical patient care
- Ventilator management
- Compassion and empathy
- Parental education
- Time management abilities
- Patient advocacy
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Patient safety
Certification
- California Registered Nurse License Number 520305 Expire 12/2027
- Florida Registered Nurse License Number 9658318 Expire 04/30/2028
- NRP Provider, expires 01/2027
- BLS Provider, expires 01/2027
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Class
- Neonatal Brain Cooling Course completed on 07/2025
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Kaiser Permanente
03.2006 - Current
Staff RN, NICU Level 3
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2004 - 2009
Charge Nurse Well-baby/Nursery Unit
St. Francis Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2004
Medical Surgical Staff Registered Nurse
St. Francis Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2000
Charge Nurse
View Park Convalescent Center
03.1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Davao Doctors College