Cheryl Long
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Driven, hardworking and Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 38-year record of success in nursing and desiring education position with any facility.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered-nurse
Caswood Group
11.2021 - Current
- Vaccines given to young child to adult including Moderna and Pfizer at vaccine clinics and University of Rochester
- Educated students on Moderna and Pfizer vaccinations at all age levels
- tested for CoVID via PCR tests and RAT tests
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Delivered CoVID vaccinations and testing in Monroe County
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
RN/Hospice Doula
Self-employeed
08.2017 - Current
- Developed and implemented individualized care plan for each hospice patient while following physician instructions.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Established and maintained successful relationships with patients, families and physicians by utilizing exemplary communication and active listening skills.
- Taught family members and caregivers various ways to manage patients' pain, how to check for vital signs and proper methods for dressing changes.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
- Provided high level of quality, compassionate care to patients and caregivers during each nursing shift.
- Established hospice care services for elderly and disabled patients.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN/Substitute Teacher
Livonia Central School
04.2015 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
- Helped students develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
Ambassador for Advocacy With AFSP
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
09.2010 - Current
- Submitted bills at state and federal level that have helped prevent suicide in United States
- Mental health care delivered to individuals as advocate
- Mental health education as a trainer for ASIST and Youth and adult Mental health first Aid
- Maintained and submitted records of hours worked, miles driven and expenses incurred to facilitate accurate reporting measures.
- Met with supervisor to review procedures, report issues or concerns and receive instructions.
- worked with legislators from Albany to Washington DC
RN Clinician IV/Clinical Resource Nurse/LPN Educat
Rochester General Hospital
07.2002 - 03.2004
- Monitored patients' readiness for discharge and progress by focusing on overall physical and psychosocial health status.
- Taught patients and families how to manage illness and injury by explaining post-treatment care needs, diet and nutrition programs and proper medication self-administration procedures.
- Monitored patient charting to facilitate complete, accurate patient records using [Software].
- Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment to maintain patient flow.
- Educated RN and LPN on nursing process
- Taught on vascular surgical floor and prececpted new staff
- Clinical supervision for LPN program
LPN Clinical Instructor
SUNY Brockport
01.2000 - 07.2002
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- vaccination's given to babies through adults
- phlebotomy drawn on adults for varieties of blood testing
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
LPN Instructor
Stueben/Allegany BOCES
09.1994 - 06.2000
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Developed and created clinical assignments to assess student skills.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Coordinated with clinicians to develop and coordinate student assignments.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Prepared and administered weekly examinations to test student skills.
- Strived to continuously update course strategies and content based on current trends and technological advancements in healthcare.
- Trained 50 students to identify signs of patient health deterioration and clinical equipment malfunction to promote achievement of course objectives.
- Oversaw laboratory and clinical environments to help students advance knowledge and abilities.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts for distribution or use within classroom.
RN Clinician III
Rochester General Hospital
06.1987 - 09.1994
- Monitored patient charting to facilitate complete, accurate patient records.
- Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment to maintain patient flow.
- Prepared and administered prescribed medications to patients, orally, subcutaneously and through IV.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Cared for patients in 26-bed unit, supporting fellow nurses in delivering outstanding treatment to patients.
- Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Monitored patients' readiness for discharge and progress by focusing on overall physical and psychosocial health status.
- Observed, recorded and evaluated patient symptoms, reactions and daily progress to inform assigned physicians of concerns.
- Taught patients and families how to manage illness and injury by explaining post-treatment care needs, diet and nutrition programs and proper medication self-administration procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/nursing Education
Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY03.2000
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY03.1990
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
Rochester NY06.1986
High School Diploma -
Brockport High School
Brockport, NY1980
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- IBM Notes
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Filemaker Pro
- Patient Care Assessment
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Google Drive
- Accurate Documentation
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Clear Patient Communication
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Microsoft Windows
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Medical Procedure Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Nursing Consultation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Treatment Preparation
- Preventive Healthcare
- Learning Strategies
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Human Anatomy
- Critical Thinking
- Crisis Resolution
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Time Management
- Seizure Disorders
- Cognitive Psychology
- Active Listening
- Swan-Ganz Catheters
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Atrial Fibrillation
- PICC Lines
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Pulmonary Conditions
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Nursing Assignments
- Interpreting EKGs
- Chest Tubes
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Primary Care
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Test Interpretations
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Therapeutic Measures
- First Aid
- Needs Assessment
- Admissions and Discharge Processes
- Convalescent Care
- Writing
- Monitoring
- Persuasion
- Pathology
- Instructing
- Psychology
- Speaking
- Sociology
- Pharmacology
- Troubleshooting
- Negotiation
Accomplishments
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital standards
- Excellent mental health skills delivered to all my patients over last 38 years.
- Extremely motivated to deliver education, teaching, and continuing education re: all aspects of nursing care.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Clinician IV out of Clinician I-V at Rochester General.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Vitals Testing - Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
- Implementation - Assisted in implementation of new tracking system that resulted in improved patient care.
RGH Research Award
I was given this honor as a Clinician III at Rochester General. I researched and proposed delivering Heparin injections in other areas besides abdominal wall.
Timeline
Registered-nurse
Caswood Group
11.2021 - Current
RN/Hospice Doula
Self-employeed
08.2017 - Current
RN/Substitute Teacher
Livonia Central School
04.2015 - Current
Ambassador for Advocacy With AFSP
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
09.2010 - Current
RN Clinician IV/Clinical Resource Nurse/LPN Educat
Rochester General Hospital
07.2002 - 03.2004
LPN Clinical Instructor
SUNY Brockport
01.2000 - 07.2002
LPN Instructor
Stueben/Allegany BOCES
09.1994 - 06.2000
RN Clinician III
Rochester General Hospital
06.1987 - 09.1994
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/nursing Education
Roberts Wesleyan College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Isabella Graham Hart School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Brockport High School
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