Is it ok to toot your own horn to your boss?

I am about to start my first ';real'; job since college and I had a question. In jobs I have had till now I make sure my bosses know if I start a new thing that makes them more money or streamlines the business. I usually do these things on my own and don't say anything till it’s done. It has won me great respect good ratings. I have found if I don't say what I have done others take credit or the higher ups automatically think my boss did it or told me to do it. So now can I use this in my career my professional life