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Education
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Melinda Vetto

Ocala,Florida

Summary

Compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with over 8 years of invaluable experience in a Level I Trauma center. Skilled in effectively managing high-acuity patient populations while establishing strong and trusting relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Possessing exceptional problem-solving abilities, a strong desire for continuous learning, and excellent communication skills. Ready to contribute to team success and achieve positive results.



Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Langley Health Services
03.2025 - Current

Primary Care Preceptorship (180 hours in progress)

  • Perform physical exams, interpret diagnostics, manage chronic conditions, and facilitate referrals.
  • Educate patients on lifestyle changes to prevent and manage chronic illnesses.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatments accordingly.
  • Manage patients in the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program.

Completed Advanced Health and Physical Assessment Preceptorship(60 hours), Adult and Gerontology Preceptorship (180 hours) May 2024-October 2024

  • Performed patient physicals. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Assessed patient needs, clearly communicated test results, diagnosis, and treatment plans to patients and families.
  • Explained proper use of medications.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Children's Health of Ocala
01.2025 - 03.2025

Completed Pediatrics Preceptorship (180 hours)

  • Provided anticipatory guidance on development, vaccines, and pediatric care.
  • Diagnosed and managed common childhood illnesses.
  • Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

HCA Ocala Primary Care
10.2024 - 01.2025

Completed Women's Health Preceptorship (180 hours)

  • Performed well-woman exams, reproductive counseling, and STI screening.

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2023 - Current

HCA Hospital Ocala Level I Trauma Hospital

  • Critical care float pool for MICU, SICU, TICU, CVICU, Neuro-ICU
  • Assess complex medical cases to deliver high-quality patient care in high-traffic critical care settings.
  • Guide patients, caregivers, and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Work flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Identify patient care problems and implement corrective actions in alignment with hospital policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Coordinates with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.

Contract Travel RN

Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 05.2023

Winter Haven Hospital Medical Intensive Care Unit

  • Delivered outstanding patient care in SICU, MICU, and CVICU critical care units.
  • Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses, from sepsis to acute respiratory distress.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

HCA Hospital Ocala
02.2017 - 07.2022

Level I Trauma Hospital Trauma/Surgical/Medical/Neuro Intensive Care Unit

  • Maintained and upgraded knowledge, skills, nursing practice, and competencies, enhancing the quality of nursing care.
  • Assessed and provided primary, secondary, and tertiary care to patients in hospital care.
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in MICU, SICU, TICU critical care units.

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Langley Health Services
05.2024 - 10.2024

Completed Advanced Health and Physical Assessment Preceptorship(60 hours), Adult and Gerontology Preceptorship (180 hours)


  • Performed patient physicals. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Assessed patient needs, clearly communicated test results, diagnosis, and treatment plans to patients and families.
  • Explained proper use of medications.


Education

Master of Science - Nursing

South University
Savannah, GA
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
12.2016

License

Florida, RN, RN9452784

Certification

  • AHA Basic Life Support, 03/31/27
  • AHA Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 03/31/27
  • CCRN, 04/30/27
  • TNCC, 07/05/25

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Nurses Association
  • American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

Timeline

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Langley Health Services
03.2025 - Current

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Children's Health of Ocala
01.2025 - 03.2025

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

HCA Ocala Primary Care
10.2024 - 01.2025

Family Nurse Practitioner Student

Langley Health Services
05.2024 - 10.2024

Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
08.2023 - Current

Contract Travel RN

Aya Healthcare
07.2022 - 05.2023

Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit

HCA Hospital Ocala
02.2017 - 07.2022

Master of Science - Nursing

South University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Western Governors University

Associate of Science - Nursing

College of Central Florida
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