Kayla Paradise
Chesterland
Summary
Pediatric care professional with extensive experience in intensive care settings, known for high standards and achieving impactful results. Renowned for team collaboration, adaptability, and reliability under pressure. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and family communication, embodying empathy and precision valued by employers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - Current
- Prevented complications by identifying potential risks and implementing appropriate preventative measures in a timely manner.
- Improved clinical outcomes by staying up-to-date on latest advancements in pediatric critical care nursing through continued education and training sessions.
- Mentored new nursing staff, sharing expertise in pediatric ICU practices and fostering professional growth within the team.
- Educated parents on home care procedures, enabling them to confidently manage their child''s ongoing needs after discharge.
Nursing Assistant Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Nurse Associate Extern Pediatrics
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Carefully assesses patients and notices changes in patient status
- Assists nurses with providing quality care and performing nursing skills
- Provides holistic and patient-centered care to every patient, includes family in care, and pages physicians with change in status
- Skills performed such as applying telemetry, removing foley catheters, removing peripheral IVs, assisting patients with ambulating, and documentation in EPIC
Server
Outback Steakhouse
06.2021 - 03.2024
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Airplane Part Packer
Truline Industries
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information
- Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, Ohio12.2023
Associate of Science -
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH05.2020
High School Diploma -
West Geauga High School
Chesterland, OH05.2020
Skills
- Vital Signs Collection
- Time Management
- Patient Safety and Compassion
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Medical Terminology
- Compassionate patient care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hungarian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pediatric ICU Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
03.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
08.2023 - 03.2024
Nurse Associate Extern Pediatrics
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
05.2023 - 08.2023
Server
Outback Steakhouse
06.2021 - 03.2024
Airplane Part Packer
Truline Industries
03.2019 - 03.2021
Associate of Science -
Lakeland Community College
High School Diploma -
West Geauga High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ursuline College