Melissa Bozzuto
Lithia,FL
Summary
Dynamic Registered Nurse with extensive experience at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, specializing in patient assessment and care planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Brandon, FL
11.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement patient care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in electronic systems.
- Ensured adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients including assessments, treatments, medications and documentation of care.
- Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress on a daily basis.
- Prioritized workloads according to urgency levels ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized patient plans of care.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Adhered to hospital policies and procedures while providing quality patient centered care.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high standards of professional conduct.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians or other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in continuing education programs to maintain professional licensure requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cheshire House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Waterbury, CT
03.2008 - 03.2020
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and dignity.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY02-2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Saint Petersburg, FL09-2023
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CT06-2008
Associate of Science -
Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT06-2000
Skills
- Patient assessment and care planning
- Electronic health records management
- Medication administration and safety
- Infection control protocols
- Healthcare collaboration
- Infusion monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Chemotherapy administration and management
- Oncology nursing
- Vascular access devices management
- Side effect monitoring and management
- IV drug therapy management
- Central line management
- Biotherapy administration
- Blood transfusion procedures
- Emotional support strategies
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Graduated Cum Laude
- Colleague of the Month
- Promoted to CNC
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse
- ONS Chemotherapy Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cheshire House Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2008 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Associate of Science -
Tunxis Community College
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