JOSEPH CURATALO
Sunrise,FL
Summary
Compassionate and patient-focused new graduate Registered Nurse committed to pediatric nursing and family-centered care. Eager to leverage skills and knowledge to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Model Attendant & Butler
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Oversee poolside cabana operations, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and exceptional service standards.
- Anticipate and promptly address guest needs to enhance overall satisfaction during hotel stays.
- Achieved a respected position at the forefront of the specialty through dedication, expertise, and property knowledge.
- Trained and developed new hires by instilling core company values and standards of excellence.
Teachers Assistant and Tutor
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Hand selected by two anatomy and physiology faculty to provide tutoring support for subsequent semesters.
- Attended lectures, documented key information, and delivered weekly classes to support students in mastering anatomy fundamentals.
- Implemented engaging games, intricate drawings, and organized notes to encourage my students to become excited about learning.
Pediatrics Student Nurse
Memorial Regional Joe DiMaggio
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharge, and vital sign monitoring
- Promoted family-centered care practices to foster effective therapeutic communication among patients and families.
- Conducted age-specific physical assessments to evaluate developmental progress and milestones.
- Ensured accurate calculation and administration of weight-based medications to ensure safe medication compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to observe and aid in the treatment of ill pediatric patients.
- Monitored and supported TPN feeding procedures for premature infants in NICU.
Medical-Surgical Student Nurse
Broward Heath Medical Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided direct patient care for patients under RN supervision
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, wound care, and patient education
- Ensured patient care safety through adherence to established protocols.
Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Student Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
Weston, FL
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Observed and aided in precise nasogastric tube insertion.
- Delivered nutritional support and medications via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube.
- Spearheaded the insertion of a indwelling urinary Foley catheter.
Cardiac/Telemetry Student Nurse
Memorial Regional
Hollywood, FL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Evaluated and documented variations in cardiac rhythms, oxygenation, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Executed ECG placement and monitoring tasks, ensuring adherence to patient safety standards.
- Facilitated cleaning and suctioning procedures for tracheotomy tubes.
- Gained practical experience in reading and interpreting chest tube data.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College School of Nursing
Pembroke Pines, FL05.2022
Skills
- Patient Assessment & Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- IV Therapy
- EMR Documentation
- Infection Safety
- Patient Care Planning
- Effective Time Management
- Therapeutic Communication
- Patient & Family Education
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), State of Florida — License # 9706225
- NCLEX-RN Passed: March, 2026
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association
Timeline
Cardiac/Telemetry Student Nurse
Memorial Regional
09.2021 - 12.2021
Medical-Surgical Student Nurse
Broward Heath Medical Center
05.2021 - 06.2021
Model Attendant & Butler
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
02.2021 - Current
Pediatrics Student Nurse
Memorial Regional Joe DiMaggio
10.2020 - 12.2020
Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Student Nurse
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2020
Teachers Assistant and Tutor
Florida Gulf Coast University
02.2019 - 12.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Broward College School of Nursing