JOSE MA. SARTE
Berlin
Summary
Board-certified Registered Nurse and Master-prepared Nurse Leader with 15+ years of progressive clinical and management experience across ICU, PICU, Emergency/UCC, and inpatient services in JCIA-accredited hospitals. Proven leader of 30–40 nursing staff, managing critical-care operations, staffing, budgets, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Experienced in U.S., UAE, and international healthcare standards, patient safety, KPI ownership, and hospital commissioning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Manager – ICU, PICU & UCC
YAS Clinic Khalifa City A
Abu Dhabi
09.2021 - 10.2025
- Directed 16 critical-care beds (8 ICU + 8 PICU) and 7 emergency beds (1 resuscitation, 6 observation)
- Led and supervised 30–40 registered nurses across ICU, PICU, and Urgent Care
- Oversaw hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluations, and staff retention
- Managed unit budgets, staffing costs, and resource utilization to maintain financial efficiency
- Authored and enforced clinical and operational policies aligned with JCIA and hospital standards
- Led patient safety, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives
- Served as KPI Owner for: Cardiopulmonary arrest outside critical care, Organ donation program
- Coordinated hospital commissioning and JCIA accreditation
- JCIA-accredited specialty hospital providing critical and emergency care.
Nursing Supervisor
NMC Royal Hospital
Khalifa City A
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Supervised hospital-wide nursing operations across multiple inpatient and critical-care units
- Managed staffing, coverage, and compliance for hundreds of patient care hours weekly
- KPI Owner for: Correct patient identification (IPSG 1), Fall prevention (IPSG 6)
- Led audits, safety rounds, and staff education to meet JCIA & JAWDA standards
Nurse In Charge – Adult & Pediatric ICU
NMC Royal Hospital
Khalifa City A
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Led ICU and PICU teams in high-acuity environments
- Directed daily clinical operations, staffing, and emergency response
Nurse In Charge – Pediatric Ward
NMC Royal Hospital
Khalifa City A
10.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed pediatric inpatient operations and nursing teams
Head Nurse – Pediatric Ward & PICU
Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital
Davao
11.2013 - 05.2015
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to hospital protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams.
- Managed daily operations of nursing department for optimal efficiency.
Head Nurse – Medical & Surgical Ward
Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital
Davao
10.2011 - 11.2013
- Supervised nursing staff and coordinated patient care activities.
- Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Conducted staff training sessions on best practices in patient management.
Emergency Room Nurse | Surgical Ward Nurse
Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital
Davao
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Progressed from staff nurse to head nurse overseeing unit operations, staff performance, and patient outcomes
- Awarded Emergency Room Nurse of the Year (2011)
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Davao University
Davao City, PhilippinesSkills
- ICU
- PICU
- Emergency Nursing Operations
- Nurse Manager
- Supervisor Leadership
- Staffing
- Scheduling
- Workforce Planning
- Budgeting
- Cost Control
- Performance Evaluation
- Staff Development
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety
- JCIA
- JAWDA
- KPI Management
- Policy Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Clinical Governance
- Risk Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, NCLEX-RN, USA
- Registered Nurse, Abu Dhabi, HAAD
- Registered Nurse, Philippines
- ACLS, American Heart Association, Provider & Instructor
- PALS, American Heart Association, Provider & Instructor
- BLS, American Heart Association, Provider & Instructor
- ECG Interpretation & Pharmacology Certification
Accomplishments
- Nurse Manager for ICU, PICU & UCC in a JCIA-accredited hospital
- Led multiple successful JCIA and hospital commissioning projects
- ER Nurse of the Year – Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital
- Coordinator for international pediatric programs (Cincinnati Children’s collaboration)
References
Available upon request
Personal Information
Title: MSN, RN
Quality And Committee Leadership
- JCIA & JAWDA Committee Member – Policy and IPSG compliance
- CPR Committee – Emergency readiness, equipment, and training
- Morbidity & Mortality Committee Coordinator – Case review and clinical governance
- Hospital Commissioning & Accreditation – Multiple JCIA surveys across NMC Royal and YAS Clinic
Timeline
Nurse Manager – ICU, PICU & UCC
YAS Clinic Khalifa City A
09.2021 - 10.2025
Nursing Supervisor
NMC Royal Hospital
05.2018 - 09.2021
Nurse In Charge – Adult & Pediatric ICU
NMC Royal Hospital
10.2017 - 05.2018
Nurse In Charge – Pediatric Ward
NMC Royal Hospital
10.2015 - 10.2017
Head Nurse – Pediatric Ward & PICU
Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital
11.2013 - 05.2015
Head Nurse – Medical & Surgical Ward
Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital
10.2011 - 11.2013
Emergency Room Nurse | Surgical Ward Nurse
Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Nursing Administration
Ateneo De Davao University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ateneo De Davao University