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AMANDA GILARDI

Rochester,NY

Summary

Accomplished Neonatal Clinical Nurse Educator focused on enhancing maternal and neonatal healthcare. Proven track record of leading evidence-based education programs and quality improvement initiatives that drive measurable improvements in patient outcomes and staff development.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Nurse Educator – NICU

Rochester General Hospital
05.2023 - Current
  • Develop and deliver evidence-based education programs for NICU nursing staff.
  • Lead onboarding, orientation, competency validation, and professional development initiatives.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement practice changes and quality improvement efforts.
  • Serve as a trusted clinical resource, mentor, and change champion.

Registered Nurse – NICU

Rochester General Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delivered high-acuity neonatal care within a Level III NICU environment.
  • Educated families and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize neonatal outcomes.
  • Earned RNC-Low Risk Certification.

Registered Nurse – NICU

Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2021
  • Provided specialized care to critically ill and premature infants.
  • Served as a preceptor for new nurses and nursing students.
  • Received Silver Star Award and earned RNC-High Risk Certification.

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2011 - 03.2018
  • Assisted surgical teams in high-pressure operating room, ensuring efficient workflow and patient safety.
  • Received Preceptor Award for exceptional mentorship and training of new staff, enhancing team competency.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Franklin University
12-2026

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Monroe Community College
12-2017

Skills

  • NICU expertise
  • Clinical education
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Quality improvement
  • Product strategy
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Multidisciplinary teamwork
  • Presentation delivery
  • Leadership and mentoring

Certifications And Awards

  • RNC-Low Risk Certification
  • RNC-High Risk Certification
  • Silver Star Recipient

Timeline

Clinical Nurse Educator – NICU

Rochester General Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse – NICU

Rochester General Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse – NICU

Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2018 - 09.2021

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Strong Memorial Hospital
03.2011 - 03.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -

Franklin University

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) -

Monroe Community College
AMANDA GILARDI