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Melanie Ruvo

Sarasota,FL

Summary

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Registered Nurse with more than 17 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care. Collaborative and motivational leader with expertise in training new nursing staff while providing top-notch service to patient populations.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
01.2014 - Current
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders.
  • Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
01.2007 - 01.2017
  • Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in nursing practices by attending continuing education classes or seminars.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.

Cashier

Publix
Venice , FL
07.1999 - 07.2007
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lee Memorial Hospital
Fort Myers, FL
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
05-2007

High School Diploma -

Venice Senior High School
Venice, FL
05-2003

Skills

  • Critical Care
  • CPR, BLS and ACLS Certified
  • NIH Certification
  • Pain Resource Nurse
  • UPC Chair

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2014 - Current

Registered Nurse

Sarasota Memorial Hospital
01.2007 - 01.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lee Memorial Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007

Cashier

Publix
07.1999 - 07.2007

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Florida Gulf Coast University

High School Diploma -

Venice Senior High School

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