Melissa Bruce
About Melissa Bruce
Melissa Bruce is a Registered Nurse at Scripps Health and Rady Children's Hospital, specializing in neonatal intensive care and pediatric care.
Title and Current Roles
Melissa Bruce holds the title of Registered Nurse. She is currently working at Scripps Health and Rady Children's Hospital in this capacity. In her role at Rady Children's Hospital, she has been serving in the Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since November 2008.
Previous Work Experience
Melissa Bruce has a diverse professional background. She worked as a Program Associate at Covance from 2001 to 2003. Before that, she was employed as a Behavioral Therapist at the Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention for one year from 2000 to 2001. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in both healthcare and therapeutic settings.
Educational Background
Melissa Bruce achieved a Masters of Science in Nursing with a focus on Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Primary Care from the University of San Diego, where she studied from 2004 to 2008. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from UC San Diego, studying there from 1998 to 2001. She also attended the University of California, Santa Cruz for one year from 1996 to 1997.
Roles and Responsibilities at Rady Children's Hospital
At Rady Children's Hospital, Melissa Bruce provides ongoing patient education to families for newborn care. She supervises and coordinates other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned. Additionally, she provides guidance and mentorship to students where appropriate.