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Melissa Sannito

Bay Shore

Summary

Compassionate Registered Nurse with a proven track record at Northwell Health Southside Hospital as a Daisy award winner. Skilled in patient assessments and medication administration, I excel in fostering relationships with patients, utilizing empathy and clinical judgment to deliver exceptional care and support interdisciplinary treatment plans.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health Southside Hospital
02.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate nursing care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2021

Specimen Processing Technician

Quest Diagnostics
10.2012 - 11.2016
  • Streamlined specimen processing workflow, implementing effective organization strategies for sample storage and retrieval.
  • Increased overall lab efficiency, consistently meeting daily processing quotas without compromising on quality standards.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2009 - 10.2012
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, EKG's, and blood sugar levels.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Education

Nursing

St. Paul's School of Nursing
Rego Park
12-2021

High School Diploma -

West Islip High School
West Islip, NY
06-2007

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Clinical judgment
  • Medication and IV administration
  • Proficient in CPR
  • Proficient in use of EPIC EMR
  • Proficient in use of Sunrise EMR

Certification

  • ACLS - Advanced Certified Life Support
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Northwell Health Southside Hospital
02.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2021

Specimen Processing Technician

Quest Diagnostics
10.2012 - 11.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center
01.2009 - 10.2012

Nursing

St. Paul's School of Nursing

High School Diploma -

West Islip High School