Nancy Mizzles-Zaffuto
Williamstown,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated professional RN with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Manager
Procase Management
Denver, Colorado
10.2025 - Current
- Coordinated client assessments and developed individualized service plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive client care.
Veteran Home Health Care
Self
Falmouth, Kentucky
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated home health maintenance for local veterans
RN Home Health Care
Owner of "Just Call Me" Home Nursing
Williamstown,, KY
05.2012 - Current
- Conducts re-evaluations to address client changes in conditions and introduces revisions to care plans to allow seniors 85+ to age in place
- Education to families in the care and diagnosis of their loved ones
- Develops care plans based on nursing diagnosis and incorporating therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing actions
- Works closely with families for highly individualized care and expectations of client care and status
- Provides 24 hour assistance and availability to a vulnerable population
- Monitors/performs IV infusions, home dialysis, physical therapy, telemedicine. and hospice in multi-disciplinary settings
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
Lawrenceburg, IN
06.2006 - 05.2012
- Responded to codes and coordinated efficient and skilled care for treatment or transport
- Maintained open and clear communication with physicians and nurses to coordinate effective patient care.
- Triaged, treated and provided continued assessment of patients in high-volume ratios of busy emergency room setting.
- Utilized PYSIX medication dispensing and transitioned to EHR
- Preceptor for new hires to the ER environment and to hospital protocols
RN Supervisor
Woodland Hills Nursing Home
Lawrenceburg, IN
03.2000 - 05.2002
- Monitored and managed treatment and care interventions, recorded patient condition and vital signs
- Administered medications, tracked dosages and documented patient conditions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values and beliefs.
- Responsible for education of LPNs and CNAs
President
Humane Society & SPCA, Inc
Lawrenceburg, IN
01.1993 - 04.1998
- Founded Humane Society based upon recognition of lack of community animal resources
- Developed animal rescue, identification, low-income assistance, adoption, and 24-hour response programs
- Worked closely with the Indianapolis Humane Society and Purdue University in the development of computerization of programs and financial data
- Implemented working relationships with local and state law enforcement and county officials
- Created substantial fundraising programs which were then shared with other Humane Societies utilizing professional guidance
RN Supervisor L&D
Baptist Hosp/West Coast Hosp/Dearborn Co Hosp
Pensacola, FL, Laguna Beach, CA, Lawrenceburg, IN
02.1983 - 12.1992
- Lead nurse for 11-7p and 7p-7a shifts in providing care for labor, delivery, and post-partum/neonatal patients
- Served as a lead transition RN at all three hospitals in LDRP care, natural birth, birthing chair, and underwater births
- Trained/precepted new nurses in the environment and care of labor/delivery and neonatal patients
- First surgical assist in emergency cesarean sections and circulated in planned or routine surgical deliveries.
- Authored post-partum manual and taught in-hospital cross-training of nurses at West Florida Hospital
Corpstaff to RN
United States Navy
Dallas, TX
10.1978 - 01.1985
- Served in Naval Stations: Waukegan, IL, Dallas, TX, Pensacola, FL, Puerto Rico, Reserve two years
- Departments of Labor and Delivery, Emergency Room, Medical Support for USMC 2nd Force Recon, Sea and Air Rescue (Helicopter)
- USN correspondent and supply officer for military operations in the Caribbean
- Adjutant, Port Watch, Recruitment, and Officer of the Day auxillary roles
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT09.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12.1986
Associate of Science - Nursing
TESN/Tyler Junior College
Tyler, Texas05.1978
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL07.1981
Skills
- Prevention and education emphasis
- Attention to detail
- Creative problem solving
- Leadership and teamwork
- Technology adoption
- Lifelong learning enthusiasm
- IV infusion therapy
- Care plan development
- Patient assessment skills
- Telemedicine coordination
- Emergency response strategies
- Healthcare administration
Additional Information
- Johns-Hopkins Nursing Evidenced-Based Practice Certificate (2022)
- ELNEC (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) Certificate (2022)
- AMNH (American Museum of Natural History) Nursing Genetics, Genomics, and Genethics Nursing Certificate (2022)
- IHI (Institute for Healthcare Improvement) Nursing Quality and Safety Care Certificate (2022)
- NSLS (National Society of Leadership and Success) (2022)
- Kappa Kappa Kappa (1990) (Community Service)
- Alpha Sigma Lamba (1985) (Scholastic)
- Fetal Monitoring Level I and II Certificates
- ACLS (Exp) ENA (Exp) NRP (Exp) PALS (Exp)
- USN-Various commendations for leadership and excellent performance
- American Legion Post #109-Funeral Honor Guard Salute Shooter (2022/Active)
- PURDUE University President's Council (1995 to current)
- Kentucky Colonel award for community work with seniors aging in place and veterans
Timeline
Case Manager
Procase Management
10.2025 - Current
Veteran Home Health Care
Self
09.2024 - Current
RN Home Health Care
Owner of "Just Call Me" Home Nursing
05.2012 - Current
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Dearborn County Hospital
06.2006 - 05.2012
RN Supervisor
Woodland Hills Nursing Home
03.2000 - 05.2002
President
Humane Society & SPCA, Inc
01.1993 - 04.1998
RN Supervisor L&D
Baptist Hosp/West Coast Hosp/Dearborn Co Hosp
02.1983 - 12.1992
Corpstaff to RN
United States Navy
10.1978 - 01.1985
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of West Florida
Associate of Science - Nursing
TESN/Tyler Junior College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College