Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Publications
Academic & Leadership Roles
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Toby Richards

Toby Richards

Temecula,CA

Summary

Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and academic leader with over 15 years of hands-on NICU expertise. Proven track record in neonatal education, advanced practice leadership, and high-acuity neonatal care across diverse healthcare settings. Dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to newborns and their families, while continuously seeking opportunities for professional growth and development. Passionate about improving outcomes for the tiniest patients in need of specialized care.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator

Loma Linda University School of Nursing
06.2023 - Current
  • - Develop and manage curriculum in collaboration with faculty.
  • - Coordinate course scheduling, clinical rotations, and student support.
  • - Ensure program compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
  • - Lead accreditation reviews and maintain program documentation.
  • - Support faculty recruitment, development, and student-faculty communication.
  • - Establish clinical site partnerships and evaluate clinical experience quality.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Rady Children’s Hospital NICU
11.2021 - Current
  • - Attend deliveries and provide acute care to premature and critically ill neonates.
  • - Collaborate with consulting teams and support family communication.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Kaiser Permanente
07.2019 - Current
  • - Deliver comprehensive neonatal care including documentation and planning.
  • - Participate in interdisciplinary rounds.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2023
  • - Attend high-risk deliveries and manage acute neonatal care.
  • - Write clinical documentation and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.
  • - Supervise residents and interns and guide discharge planning.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
07.2012 - 12.2022
  • - Work with pediatricians to manage neonatal care.
  • - Lead documentation and discharge planning processes.
  • - Supervise Family Practice residents and coordinate with consultants.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Redlands & Riverside Community Hospitals
11.2012 - 05.2013
  • - Provide neonatal intensive care, including assessments and planning.
  • - Coordinate family and interdisciplinary communication.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Neonatology Associates Limited
07.2008 - 09.2011
  • - Provide full-scope neonatal care in a high-acuity setting.
  • - Manage surgical neonates and infants requiring iNO therapy.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Rady Children’s Hospital
08.2006 - 03.2008
  • - Manage care for premature infants, surgical neonates, and congenital anomalies.
  • - Collaborate with neonatologists and consulting services.

Education

Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
12.2016

Master of Science in Nursing - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
06.2006

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
01.2001

Bachelor of Science in Animal Physiology/Neuroscience - Minor in History

University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA
01.1996

Skills

  • Family-centered care
  • Premature infant care
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Neonatal resuscitation
  • Parent education
  • Ventilator management
  • Neonatal stabilization
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient education
  • Diagnosis and treatment
  • Lab result evaluation
  • Health promotion
  • Quality improvement
  • Differential diagnosis
  • Care plan development
  • Patient examination
  • Clinical decision making
  • Prescribing medications
  • Experienced preceptor
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability

Accomplishments

  • Conceptualized and developed Loma Linda University Neonatal Nurse Practitioner program.

Affiliations

  • - Academy of Neonatal Nurses
  • - Academy of Advanced Practice Neonatal Nurses
  • - Sigma Theta Tau International
  • - California Association of Advanced Practice Nurses

Certification

  • - NCC-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, 2013
  • - NRP Instructor
  • - STABLE Instructor
  • - ASU College of Nursing and Health Innovation Preceptor of the Year, 2010
  • - Loma Linda School of Nursing Alumni Association Meritorious Scholarship Award, 2005
  • - Nursing Alumni Association Merit Scholarship Award, 2005
  • - UCSD Patrons of Nursing Association Scholarship, 2004
  • - Selma Andrews Scholarship, 2003-2004
  • - CNSA SDSU Student of the Year, 2000–2001
  • - Lorraine Freitus Political Activism Award, 1999–2000

Timeline

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program Coordinator

Loma Linda University School of Nursing
06.2023 - Current

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Rady Children’s Hospital NICU
11.2021 - Current

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Kaiser Permanente
07.2019 - Current

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Redlands & Riverside Community Hospitals
11.2012 - 05.2013

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
07.2012 - 12.2022

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital
08.2011 - 06.2023

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Neonatology Associates Limited
07.2008 - 09.2011

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Rady Children’s Hospital
08.2006 - 03.2008

Master of Science in Nursing - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Loma Linda University

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - undefined

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science in Animal Physiology/Neuroscience - Minor in History

University of California San Diego

Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Arizona State University

Publications

  • - Hyperbilirubinemia and Air Leaks – LLUCH NICU RN Residents, 2024
  • - Pulmonary Hypertension in the Newborn – LLUCH Transport Managers, 2022
  • - Interdisciplinary Discharges in the NICU – Academy of Neonatal Nurses, 13th Annual Conference, 2016
  • - Fluid & Electrolyte Balance in the Newborn – LLUCH Transport Managers, 2014
  • - Umbilical Line Placement in the Newborn – LLUCH Transport Managers, 2014
  • - Laryngomalacia – Journal Club, Camp Pendleton, 2013

Academic & Leadership Roles

  • Assistant Professor – Loma Linda University School of Nursing, Loma Linda, CA Jan 2022 – Present
  • Chair, Advanced Practice Shared Governance – Loma Linda University Hospital Jan 2021 – Jun 2023

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