Paola Valentina Siso Parra
Orlando
Summary
Dedicated and bilingual (English/Spanish) Registered Nurse with specialized experience in neurology, pediatric emergency care, independent camp nursing, and high-acuity progressive care. Proven track record in rapid patient assessment, family-centered care, and emergency response across the lifespan. Adept at navigating high-stress environments, mitigating medication administration risks, and advocating for vulnerable patient populations. Committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care that prioritizes both clinical excellence and family support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando
10.2025 - Current
- Provide advanced clinical care for adult patients experiencing complex neurological and
acute medical conditions.
- Conduct continuous, detailed neurological assessments, identifying subtle clinical changes to initiate
rapid, life-saving interventions.
Administer high-alert medications, intravenous therapies, and blood products utilizing strict safety
check systems to eliminate adverse events.
- Provide family-centered care by educating family members regarding complex
diagnoses, medication regimens, and discharge protocols.
- Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, therapists, case managers) to optimize
patient outcomes and streamline continuity of care.
Head nurse/Director of Health Services
Meadowmount School of Music Summer camp
Westport
06.2026 - 08.2026
- Provided comprehensive autonomous nursing care for pediatric campers and adult staff.
- Assessed and managed acute pediatric conditions including sports injuries, allergic reactions, and asthma exacerbations.
- Administered medications adhering to pediatric dosing safety and camp policies.
- Coordinated care between local emergency services, healthcare providers, and parents using effective communication.
- Directed camp-wide health education initiatives targeting hydration, heat illness, and injury prevention.
- Implemented first aid training sessions for camp counselors and staff members.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and document concerns or changes in patient's status.
Student Nurse Extern - Emergency Department
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Cultivated robust pediatric assessment skills in a high-volume, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
- Assisted trauma teams and emergency physicians during critical resuscitations, trauma activations, and urgent bedside procedures.
- Obtained vital signs, performed EKGs, collected laboratory specimens, and monitored pediatric patients under acute distress.
- Utilized therapeutic communication to de-escalate anxiety and provide psychological support to pediatric patients and their families during crises.
- Maintained meticulous electronic medical documentation in compliance with pediatric hospital safety standards.
Nursing Assistant II - Neuro-Trauma & Progressive Care Unit
Orlando Health Regional Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered high-quality direct patient care, including continuous vital sign monitoring, mobility assistance, and hygiene.
- Recognized and immediately reported critical changes in patient clinical status to the primary RN, preventing adverse events.
- Assisted nursing staff with admissions, discharges, and sterile bedside procedures in a high-acuity setting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
12-2026
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University
06-2025
Skills
- Pediatric & Neonatal Assessment
- Family-Centered Care
- Trauma & Emergency Response
- High-Acuity Monitoring
- IV Therapy Safety
- Medication Safety Protocols
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Neurology
- Bi-lingual in english and Spanish
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Florida
- Registered Nurse, New York
- NIHSS certification (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- Wilderness First Aid
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Spanish Medical Interpreter Certification
Core Skills
Pediatric & Neonatal Assessment, Family-Centered Care, Trauma & Emergency Response, High-Acuity Monitoring, IV Therapy, Medication Safety Protocols, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Advocacy, Native/Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (Certified Medical Interpreter)
Clinical Rotations - Advent Health Orlando
Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Operating Room, Emergency & Trauma, Labor & Delivery, Multisystem Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
Timeline
Head nurse/Director of Health Services
Meadowmount School of Music Summer camp
06.2026 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
10.2025 - Current
Student Nurse Extern - Emergency Department
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
01.2022 - 01.2023
Nursing Assistant II - Neuro-Trauma & Progressive Care Unit
Orlando Health Regional Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Valencia College
Associate Degree - Nursing
Rasmussen University