Amanda Paradise
Vail,AZ
Summary
Nursing leader with expertise in enhancing communication and cultivating supportive work environments. Committed to providing exceptional care during childbirth and ensuring optimal outcomes for mothers and infants. Proven track record in team leadership and patient advocacy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nursing Leader- Labor and Delivery
Tucson Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
03.2019 - Current
- Facilitated communication between departments for seamless collaboration.
- Implemented new processes that enhanced team efficiency and workflow through the Unit-Based Council.
- Assisted in training new staff on company policies and procedures by fostering a positive work environment, recognizing individual achievements through preceptorship.
- Assisted with the delivery process and supported mothers during childbirth.
- Identified complications during labor or delivery requiring medical attention or intervention.
- Assisting families with the birth of their child, and the care of their newborn.
Registered Nurse-Relief Charge, Mother Baby
Banner University Medical Center
Tucson, Arizona
03.2017 - 03.2019
- Worked alongside team members and leadership to successfully achieve departmental goals in the Mother Baby unit.
- Educated patients and families on health management and recovery processes.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently.
- Assisted in lactation consultations and breastfeeding support for mothers.
- Collaborated with physicians to implement appropriate interventions for high risk maternal, fetal and newborn conditions.
- Coordinated discharge planning to ensure continuity of care post-hospitalization.
Clinical Nursing Leader
Oro Valley Hospital
Oro Valley, Az
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and standards and Managing of staff scheduling to maintain adequate nurse coverage.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline patient flow and care processes.
- Provided patients and loved ones with information about conditions, treatments, possible outcomes and at-home care.
- Collaborated with surgeons and operating room staff to safely prepare patients for orthopedic procedures and effectively manage an ortho joint replacement unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2015
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ05-2013
Skills
- Patient care
- Labor support
- Newborn support
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Project planning
- Clinical oversight
- Quality assurance
- Health promotion
- Facilitation of communication
- Complex Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- I have been nominated for the Daisy award by 3 patients.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Leader- Labor and Delivery
Tucson Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse-Relief Charge, Mother Baby
Banner University Medical Center
03.2017 - 03.2019
Clinical Nursing Leader
Oro Valley Hospital
07.2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pima Community College