Jean Espinas
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
NICU leader with more than 30 years of progressive experience across Level II–IV neonatal care, pediatrics, and nursing education. Highly skilled in elevating clinical standards, guiding high-performing teams, and improving outcomes through evidence-based practice. Brings deep expertise in operations, staff development, regulatory readiness, and fostering a culture of safety and family-centered care. Recognized for collaboration, adaptability, and strengthening interdisciplinary partnerships across diverse health systems.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager – NICU (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
12.2025 - Current
- Serves as key operational support to the Nurse Manager and the Maternal-Child Health (MCH) department, ensuring seamless coordination across NICU, Pediatrics, and related service lines.
- Supports daily operations to promote safe, high-quality, family-centered care.
- Assists with staffing oversight, scheduling, and resource allocation for fluctuating acuity.
- Contributes to quality improvement, regulatory readiness, and departmental initiatives.
- Fosters collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning across the team.
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Arizona College
Phoenix, AZ
08.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered instruction aligned with program outcomes and evidence-based practice.
- Provided individualized coaching and competency-based support to nursing students.
Assistant Nurse Manager – NICU/Pediatrics (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
San Diego, CA
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Directed clinical operations and optimized workflow efficiency.
- Led initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and patient experience.
- Ensured compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
NICU Assistant Department Administrator / NICU Educator (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Recruited, coached, and evaluated clinical staff to strengthen team performance.
- Identified trends and implemented targeted process improvements.
- Supported onboarding, competency validation, and performance management.
Travel NICU RN
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
Valencia, CA
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided care for neonates as early as 23 weeks’ gestation.
- Attended high-risk deliveries and supported infants through discharge.
Travel RN – NICU
Northwest Medical Center
Tucson, AZ
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Delivered Level II NICU care.
- Supported hiring and staffing decisions.
- Attended high-risk and routine deliveries.
Travel NICU RN
Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center
Brick, NJ
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Cared for NICU patients from 30 weeks’ gestation to discharge.
- Assisted with neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
- Precepted new RNs.
Travel NICU RN
El Paso Children’s Hospital
El Paso, TX
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed complex, high-acuity Level IV NICU patients.
- Participated in high-risk deliveries and resuscitations.
Market Neonatal Educator
Abrazo Health Network
Goodyear, AZ
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Led neonatal education across multiple facilities, ensuring consistent clinical standards.
- Developed SMART goals, evidence-based education plans, and competency-based programs.
- Updated policies and ensured alignment with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Coordinated onboarding and ongoing staff development for NICU teams.
- Collaborated with the Perinatal Educator to conduct interdisciplinary drills across multiple facilities, supporting regulatory readiness and high-risk event response.
Clinical Coordinator – NICU
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
Glendale, AZ
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Served as key operational support to the NICU Supervisor and Women & Children’s Services leadership.
- Oversaw daily NICU operations and staffing to ensure safe, efficient care delivery.
- Provided coaching, evaluations, and performance feedback to strengthen clinical competency.
- Led unit-based quality and safety initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
NICU RN
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
Glendale, AZ
08.2006 - 04.2018
- Provided comprehensive NICU care and transition nursery support.
- Mentored new staff and collaborated with families.
NICU RN
HonorHealth Shea Medical Center
Scottsdale, AZ
04.2015 - 01.2018
- Delivered Level III NICU care and attended high-risk deliveries and resuscitations.
- Floated to PICU and precepted new staff.
NICU RN
St. Charles Community Hospital
Port Jefferson, NY
01.2002 - 06.2006
- Cared for infants 30 weeks’ gestation and above.
- Supported neonatal resuscitation and stabilization.
NICU RN
State University Medical Center Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY
02.2000 - 01.2004
- Delivered Level III NICU and postpartum care.
- Mentored new staff.
Laboratory Technician
LabQuest
New York, NY
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Processed and tested lab specimens while maintaining documentation and quality standards.
NICU/PICU RN
Philippine Children’s Medical Center
Philippines
09.1991 - 06.1995
- Started as a new graduate RN in General Pediatrics, caring for infants and children with diverse medical needs.
- Promoted after two years to Level III NICU, managing high-acuity neonatal patients.
- Regularly floated to PICU to support critically ill pediatric patients.
Education
MSN - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2019
BSN - undefined
Bicol University
Legazpi City, Philippines01-1990
High School Diploma - undefined
Bicol University
Legazpi City, Philippines01-1986
Skills
- NICU & Pediatric Leadership
- Clinical Operations & Staffing Optimization
- Neonatal Education & Competency Development
- High-Risk Delivery & Resuscitation
- Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Family-Centered Care
- Cerner
- Epic
- Meditech
Certification
- RN, Arizona, RN134616, 2026-04-01
- RN, California, RN95351795, 2027-08-31
- RN, New York, RN509377, 2026-06-30
- RNC-NIC, 2026-12-01
- NRP Instructor, 2026-10-01
- S.T.A.B.L.E. Instructor, 2027-07-01
- PALS, 2027-09-01
- CPR, AHA, 2028-01-01
Languages
English
Professional Working
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager – NICU (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Adjunct Nursing Faculty
Arizona College
08.2025 - 01.2026
Assistant Nurse Manager – NICU/Pediatrics (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center
12.2024 - 08.2025
NICU Assistant Department Administrator / NICU Educator (Travel)
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles
01.2024 - 08.2024
Travel NICU RN
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Travel NICU RN
Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center
04.2023 - 09.2023
Travel NICU RN
El Paso Children’s Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2023
Travel RN – NICU
Northwest Medical Center
10.2022 - 12.2023
Market Neonatal Educator
Abrazo Health Network
09.2020 - 09.2022
Clinical Coordinator – NICU
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
10.2017 - 09.2020
NICU RN
HonorHealth Shea Medical Center
04.2015 - 01.2018
NICU RN
Abrazo Arrowhead Hospital
08.2006 - 04.2018
NICU RN
St. Charles Community Hospital
01.2002 - 06.2006
NICU RN
State University Medical Center Stony Brook
02.2000 - 01.2004
Laboratory Technician
LabQuest
01.1999 - 01.2000
NICU/PICU RN
Philippine Children’s Medical Center
09.1991 - 06.1995
BSN - undefined
Bicol University
High School Diploma - undefined
Bicol University
MSN - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
WIS Nurse of the Year 2021
Actively participated in the process of elevating the practice from level 2EQ to Level 3 NICU. Worked collaboratively with the entire WIS team to obtain the Arizona Perinatal Trust approval for level 3 NICU designation.