Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Relevant Professional Strengths
Skills And Awards
Timeline

Laura Scozzari

Good Samaritan Medical Center
Jupiter,FL
32
years of professional experience

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Work History

Registered Nurse

2 Years 7 Months
Good Samaritan Medical Center | 07.2023 - 02.2026

Currently working as an RN in Pre-Admit Testing

Provide patients with information and instructions regarding their upcoming scheduled surgery. Also make sure patients have received all of the necessary medical clearance. Resolved issues impacting patient outcomes.

Delivered direct patient care using evidence-based nursing protocols and clinical judgment.

Assessed patient conditions, documented findings, and updated care plans for continuity.

Administered medications and treatments while monitoring responses and adverse effects.

Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit

7 Years
Good Samaritan Medical Center | 07.2016 - 07.2023
  • Cared for a wide variety of critically ill patients.
  • Assessed and managed patient treatments for diagnoses including sepsis and acute respiratory distress, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.
  • Coordinated care for multiple patients, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

5 Years
Good Samaritan Medical Center | 01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Assisted in ICU during nurse shortages
  • Monitored telemetry rhythms, identified cardiac changes, and escalated concerns to support timely interventions.
  • Performed comprehensive assessments, documenting findings and updating care plans with precision.
  • Administered medications and titrated treatments while maintaining patient safety and order accuracy.

Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit

10 Years
Good Samaritan Medical Center | 01.2001 - 01.2011
  • Managed night shift operations to ensure team efficiency
  • Monitored critically ill patients, interpreting hemodynamic trends and responding to rapid condition changes.
  • Administered titrated medications, vasopressors, and IV therapies using critical care protocols.
  • Coordinated interdisciplinary care plans with physicians, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff.

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

1 Year
Jupiter Medical Center | 01.2000 - 01.2001

Acupuncturist

1 Year
Iowa Health System | 01.1999 - 01.2000

Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit

5 Years
Good Samaritan Medical Center | 01.1994 - 01.1999

Education

Masters of Science - Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine | Portland, OR | 01.1994

Bachelors of Science - Nursing

University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 01.1980

Skills

Patient Assessment Skills
Collaboration with Healthcare Professionals
Time Management
End of Life Issues
Patient Advocacy
Family Needs Inclusion in Patient Care
Complex patient management

Relevant Professional Strengths

  • Exceptional Patient Assessment Skills
  • Works Effectively with other Healthcare Professionals
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Well Versed in End of Life Issues
  • Patient Advocate
  • Always Includes Family Needs in Patient Care

Skills And Awards

  • Over 40 years of experience with 35 years in critical care
  • Nurse of the Year 2015
  • Board Certified Registered Nurse (1980)
  • Board Certified Acupuncturist (1994)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Good Samaritan Medical Center
07.2023 - 02.2026Read More

Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit

Good Samaritan Medical Center
07.2016 - 07.2023Read More

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2011 - 01.2016Read More

Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit

Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.2001 - 01.2011Read More

Registered Nurse Telemetry Unit

Jupiter Medical Center
01.2000 - 01.2001Read More

Acupuncturist

Iowa Health System
01.1999 - 01.2000Read More

Registered Nurse Critical Care Unit

Good Samaritan Medical Center
01.1994 - 01.1999Read More

University of Florida

Bachelors of Science from Nursing
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Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

Masters of Science from Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
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Laura Scozzari