Brandy Long
Grayson,Georgia
Summary
Accomplished Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator skilled in comprehensive health assessments and chronic disease management. Expertise in curriculum development and student mentorship, fostering inclusive learning environments that enhance nursing education. Passionate about advancing healthcare quality through clinical excellence and collaborative practice.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
ASN Program Coordinator
South College
04.2024 - Current
- Coordinate curriculum implementation and collaborate with course faculty, the Dean of Nursing, and clinical coordinators to maintain accreditation standards and educational excellence.
- Facilitated classroom, laboratory, and simulation learning experiences that enhanced clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and evidence-based nursing practice.
- Mentor and evaluate nursing students through formative and summative assessments, providing constructive feedback to support academic success.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure consistency in course delivery and assessments, leading to improved student outcomes.
- Assisted with curriculum planning, faculty development, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance nursing program effectiveness.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment that encouraged student engagement, professionalism, and effective NCLEX-RN preparation.
PRN
Matrix Medical
04.2025 - 04.2026
- Conducted comprehensive in-home health assessments for adult and geriatric patients, including medical history, physical examinations, chronic disease management, medication reconciliation, and preventive health screenings.
- Developed individualized care plans and educated patients on disease prevention, medication adherence, and healthy lifestyle practices to improve health management outcomes.
- Ordered and interpreted point-of-care (POC) and laboratory diagnostic testing to support clinical decision-making.
- Coordinated specialty care referrals, case management, home health, and community resources to ensure seamless continuity of patient care.
- Collaborated with primary care providers and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to facilitate timely follow-up and optimize patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and compliant documentation in accordance with CMS, HIPAA, and organizational standards.
Nurse Practitioner
Centerwell
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered comprehensive primary care through in-home visits and telehealth encounters for adult and geriatric populations.
- Performed health assessments, preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and medication reconciliation.
- Identified and addressed care gaps through evidence-based interventions and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans that promoted patient engagement and self-management, resulting in improved health outcomes.
- Utilized advanced electronic health record (EHR) systems for accurate clinical documentation and coding, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality patient care.
- Maintained HIPAA compliance and quality standards during all patient encounters.
Family Nurse Practitioner
Emergent Testing
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Delivered compassionate, evidence-based care in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment.
- Administered COVID-19 vaccinations and monitored patients for adverse reactions while maintaining emergency preparedness protocols.
- Educated patients on COVID-19 symptoms, testing, and prevention strategies, aligning with CDC recommendations to improve patient understanding and compliance.
- Performed COVID-19 testing and documented patient results promptly to facilitate timely care.
- Managed medications and oversaw emergency response supplies to maintain clinic readiness and ensure patient safety.
Family Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
Decatur, USA
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Delivered comprehensive primary and urgent care services to patients 18 months and older, effectively addressing diverse health needs and enhancing access to care.
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated acute illnesses while managing chronic health conditions according to evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Ordered, performed, and interpreted point-of-care diagnostic testing, including COVID-19, influenza, streptococcal infections, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), bacterial vaginosis, and other common conditions.
- Performed preventive health screenings, sports and wellness physicals, immunizations, contraceptive counseling, and patient education.
- Recognized and managed emergency situations while documenting and reporting adverse medication and treatment reactions.
- Attained high patient satisfaction ratings through exceptional communication and by providing patient-centered care tailored to individual needs.
- Decatur, Georgia
Family Nurse Practitioner
New Heart Medical Center
Conyers, USA
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, health screenings, diagnosis, and treatment planning across the lifespan.
- Collaborated with physicians and advanced practice providers to enhance patient care and achieve better health outcomes.
- Promoted preventive healthcare through patient education, chronic disease management, and wellness counseling, contributing to improved patient adherence and health literacy.
- Delivered volunteer primary care services in outpatient clinic, applying evidence-based practice guidelines to effectively address diverse patient needs.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare requirements to ensure comprehensive support during volunteer shifts.
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
Atlanta, USA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered comprehensive preventive, acute, and urgent care services within a retail healthcare environment.
- Conducted patient assessments, established diagnoses, ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance patient care.
- Delivered patient education, preventive counseling, medication management, and chronic disease follow-up to enhance patient self-management.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to enhance care quality and optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information accurately while effectively managing emergency situations and responding to adverse treatment reactions.
- Streamlined clinic operations by fostering teamwork and improving workflows to elevate patient experiences.
- Atlanta, Georgia
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Milwaukee, WI12-2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA12-2002
Skills
- EHR systems expertise
- EHR proficiency
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Evaluation
- Administering Medications
- Patient evaluation
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Research-based practice
- Curriculum Design
- Development
- Staff Training
- Data Collection
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
Preceptorship
Precepted new hires and new graduates in a hospital setting, including Emergency Department and NICU
Education And Development
- MSN, Master of Science in Nursing, Herzing University, 01/15, 12/17, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialty Track; Graduation Honors: CGPA 4.0, AANP: Member
- BSN, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Georgia State University, 08/99, 12/02
Certification
- [FNP-C] Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Exp. April 2028
[RN] Registered Nurse – States of GA (License RN165297) Exp. January 2027
[BLS] Basic Life Support – American Heart Association Exp. June 2028
Volunteer Nurse Practitioner
- Provide medical assessment to parishoners before, during and after service and special events
- Administative Lead of Health and Wellness Team
- Treats minor injuries and organizes transfers to higher level of care when needed
- Assist with Administrative Lead of Health and Wellness Team events
Timeline
PRN
Matrix Medical
04.2025 - 04.2026
ASN Program Coordinator
South College
04.2024 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Centerwell
01.2022 - 04.2024
Family Nurse Practitioner
Emergent Testing
09.2021 - 09.2022
Family Nurse Practitioner
CVS Minute Clinic
07.2020 - 12.2021
Family Nurse Practitioner
New Heart Medical Center
09.2019 - 12.2020
Family Nurse Practitioner
The Little Clinic
08.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Nursing
Herzing University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Georgia State University