Paula Munch

About Paula Munch

With over 30 years of experience in critical care nursing—including telemetry, heart transplant, CVICU, medical ICU, pediatric ICU, and the emergency department—I bring a deep clinical foundation and a lifelong commitment to excellence in patient care.I spent 7 years as a Nurse Supervisor, leading teams through high-acuity environments with a focus on clinical excellence, staff development, and compassionate leadership. Currently, I serve as a Nursing Education Specialist at Mayo Clinic, supporting the emergency department through targeted education initiatives that elevate practice, improve patient outcomes, and foster a culture of trust and collaboration.I’m passionate about:Advancing quality patient care through educationDeveloping resilient, emotionally intelligent leadersCreating psychologically safe and positive work environmentsAs a certified Emotional Culture Practitioner, I help teams explore and shape their emotional culture—offering a safe space to humanize the workplace, strengthen team dynamics, and align values with behaviors.Let’s connect if you’re passionate about transforming healthcare culture, empowering nurses, or building emotionally intelligent teams.Outside of nursing, I channel my love for wine and community support as a Wine Advisor with Wines for Humanity. every bottle promoted helps prevent homelessness in families with children. During the COVID-19 pandemic, my wine promotions helped feed over people—a side hustle with heart and purpose.

Experience

1. Nursing Education Specialist - Ed

   Mayo Clinic

   Oct 2022 — Present · Phoenix, AZ, US

Education

• University of Phoenix

  MSN