Leah Paro
May 2024
Leah
Paro
,
BSN, RN, CCRN
16 Surgical PCU
Parkland Health
Dallas
,
TX
United States
She advocates for equity, promoting the health, dignity, and voice of all patients and colleagues. Her dedication to fairness ensures that everyone receives equitable treatment.
This Nurse Leader at Parkland Hospital exemplifies the qualities of an extraordinary leader in nursing. With over 20 years of dedicated service, she has made a profound impact on compassionate patient care and staff morale. Her contributions extend beyond her role, positively influencing the entire healthcare environment.
I CARE Values Exemplified:
Integrity:
She consistently upholds honesty, transparency, and authenticity in all her interactions. Her humility and genuine concern for patients and colleagues make her a trusted and respected leader. The staff never hesitate to go to her for help or with questions. They state that she is always available and willing to get her hands dirty.
Compassion and Collaboration:
She embodies a spirit of empathy, love, and collaboration, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. Through her collaborative approach, she fosters teamwork and unity among staff, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes. She is one of the hardest working people that I have ever met, and is always available despite ice storms, bad weather, etc.
Accountability:
She holds herself and others accountable for performance excellence and stewardship. She welcomes feedback and continuously strives for professional growth, setting a high standard for accountability.
Respect:
Valuing the diversity and unique experiences of others, she treats everyone with kindness and humility. Her respect for patients and colleagues fosters an inclusive and supportive environment. She truly has a love for what she does and never murmurs a bad word about anyone.
Equity:
She advocates for equity, promoting the health, dignity, and voice of all patients and colleagues. Her dedication to fairness ensures that everyone receives equitable treatment.
Examples of Nominee's Impact:
In her role on the RAT team, she consistently goes above and beyond, picking up additional shifts to support her colleagues and keep her skills updated. She has seamlessly transitioned into the NAO role when needed, demonstrating her readiness to serve without hesitation, and has been requested several times to assist since then. This goes to show how much she is trusted within this institution and knows the kind of dedicated employee that she is.
Her exemplary work ethic and willingness to lead by example have earned her the trust and admiration of her peers. She motivates staff with her shared vision and enthusiasm, inspiring them to strive for better outcomes for both themselves and their patients.
She has significantly enhanced the image of nursing within the organization, the community, and the profession. Her dedication, compassion, and exceptional leadership qualities make her a deserving candidate for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.
Note: This is Leah's 2nd DAISY Award!
I CARE Values Exemplified:
Integrity:
She consistently upholds honesty, transparency, and authenticity in all her interactions. Her humility and genuine concern for patients and colleagues make her a trusted and respected leader. The staff never hesitate to go to her for help or with questions. They state that she is always available and willing to get her hands dirty.
Compassion and Collaboration:
She embodies a spirit of empathy, love, and collaboration, ensuring that patients receive exceptional care. Through her collaborative approach, she fosters teamwork and unity among staff, ultimately leading to improved patient outcomes. She is one of the hardest working people that I have ever met, and is always available despite ice storms, bad weather, etc.
Accountability:
She holds herself and others accountable for performance excellence and stewardship. She welcomes feedback and continuously strives for professional growth, setting a high standard for accountability.
Respect:
Valuing the diversity and unique experiences of others, she treats everyone with kindness and humility. Her respect for patients and colleagues fosters an inclusive and supportive environment. She truly has a love for what she does and never murmurs a bad word about anyone.
Equity:
She advocates for equity, promoting the health, dignity, and voice of all patients and colleagues. Her dedication to fairness ensures that everyone receives equitable treatment.
Examples of Nominee's Impact:
In her role on the RAT team, she consistently goes above and beyond, picking up additional shifts to support her colleagues and keep her skills updated. She has seamlessly transitioned into the NAO role when needed, demonstrating her readiness to serve without hesitation, and has been requested several times to assist since then. This goes to show how much she is trusted within this institution and knows the kind of dedicated employee that she is.
Her exemplary work ethic and willingness to lead by example have earned her the trust and admiration of her peers. She motivates staff with her shared vision and enthusiasm, inspiring them to strive for better outcomes for both themselves and their patients.
She has significantly enhanced the image of nursing within the organization, the community, and the profession. Her dedication, compassion, and exceptional leadership qualities make her a deserving candidate for the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.
Note: This is Leah's 2nd DAISY Award!