Dominique Long
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multiple settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Youth Study Center
Corizon Healthcare/ Yescarecorp
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
05.2018 - Current
- Conduct health assessments and monitor physical and mental status of juveniles to ensure comprehensive care.
- Administer medications, including psychotropic and controlled substances, to support treatment plans.
- Respond to medical emergencies, including injuries, behavioral crisis, and acute illnesses.
- Provide wound care, treatments, and chronic disease management.
- Collaborate with mental health team about changes in behaviors and medication compliance.
- Educate youth on health, hygiene, and disease prevention to promote overall wellness.
- Accurately document all care, incidents, and interventions in electronic health records.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Corrections
Corizon Health
Philadelphia, PA
05.2018 - Current
- Developed and executed care plans for prisoners with chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and COPD.
- Administered medications and treatments to incarcerated patients per medical protocols.
- Stabilized prisoners with falls, stab wounds, or other injuries before hospital transfer.
- Responded to medical emergencies using established emergency response procedures.
- Ensured compliance with security regulations to maintain safety during care administration.
- Documented nursing assessments, including treatment details, medications, IVs, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for effective care continuity.
- Provided education to inmates on health management and disease prevention strategies, enhancing their understanding of personal health.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
Philadelphia, PA
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations for treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels to manage patient care effectively.
- Cared for wounds and assisted with procedures to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to coordinate and enhance quality of patient care.
- Counseled and comforted patients and families, enhancing emotional support during care process.
- Educated patients and families on health management and procedures, empowering them with knowledge for better outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Nursing Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
Philadelphia, PA
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with facility staff and families to create customized care plans addressing individual needs.
- Addressed family concerns, facilitating communication between patients and healthcare providers to improve care coordination.
- Generated and reviewed incident reports, implementing corrective action plans to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Attended weekly department head meetings to collaborate on strategies for optimizing census admissions and Medicaid applications.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Patient management
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient assessment
- Care planning
- Preventive care
- Mental health support
- Electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- IV Certifications 2015
References
Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Youth Study Center
Corizon Healthcare/ Yescarecorp
05.2018 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Corrections
Corizon Health
05.2018 - Current
Nursing Unit Manager
Genesis HealthCare
01.2018 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse, Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
02.2016 - 05.2019
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Philadelphia, PA