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Education
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Certification
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Jenna Long

Pittsburg

Summary

Compassionate and detail oriented Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner student with experience providing care to diverse patient populations across pediatric, adult, women’s health, surgical, and neonatal settings. Skilled in pre-operative and post-operative care, pediatrics, women’s health, medical surgical, patient education, clinical assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Demonstrated ability to manage acute and chronic conditions, perform a wide range of clinical procedures, and communicate effectively with patients and families. Currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice with over 1,000 anticipated clinical hours, bringing a strong foundation in evidence based practice and a commitment to delivering high quality, patient-centered care in a variety of healthcare environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Practitioner Student

CHC SEK
Pittsburg
01.2025 - Current
  • Perform comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations across the lifespan
  • Develop differential diagnoses and evidence‑based treatment plans under preceptor supervision
  • Order and interpret diagnostic tests including labs, imaging, and point‑of‑care testing
  • Manage acute and chronic conditions such as respiratory infections, hypertension, diabetes, prenatal care, well child and acute child visits, well woman visits, dermatologic conditions, and minor injuries
  • Provide patient education on disease prevention, medication management, nutrition, and lifestyle modification
  • Document encounters in electronic health records using SOAP format
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
  • Gain experience in family practice, pediatrics, women’s health, and adult/geriatric primary care settings

Registered Nurse

Mercy Specialty Hospital Galena
10.2022 - Current
  • Conduct pre-operative assessments and evaluations of patients scheduled for surgery.
  • Educate patients and their families about the surgical process, including pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
  • Prepare patients for surgery by administering medications, starting IV lines, and ensuring all necessary pre-operative procedures are completed.
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and overall condition during the pre-operative phase.
  • Provide post-operative care and monitor patients in the recovery room.
  • Assess patients' pain levels and administer appropriate medications as needed.
  • Monitor for signs of complications or adverse reactions to anesthesia or surgery.
  • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Pediatrics & Women’s Specialty Surgery
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Provide medical care for infants, children, and adults of all ages in an 11 bed unit.
  • Strong understanding of various nursing skills, pre and post-operative patient care, and a variety of medical conditions and diseases.
  • Experience with medical procedures, most commonly including nasogastric tube placement, intravenous catheter insertion, injections, urinary catheterization, blood collection, and capillary blood gas collection.
  • Patient and family education, and communication between the interdisciplinary healthcare.
  • Experience in regular floating to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Student Nurse Intern

Mercy Hospital Pediatrics & Women’s Specialty Surgery
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Perform various nursing tasks under the supervision of an RN, including: providing direct patient care and performing clinical nursing skills, therefore, increasing levels of clinical competence and clinical judgment by relating nurse theory to practice.
  • Refine communication skills with patients, families, and multi-disciplinary health team members.
  • Orientate to the pediatric unit as a student nurse.

Education

Associate in Science - General Studies

Labette Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pittsburg State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Pittsburg State University

Skills

  • Comprehensive assessments
  • Differential diagnoses
  • Electronic health records
  • Treatment planning
  • Patient education
  • Patient management
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Obstetric and gynecologic care
  • Advanced physical examination
  • Pediatric care
  • Women's health
  • Primary care
  • Mental health care

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR & Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/26
  • Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization, American Heart Association, 09/01/24
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/26
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support, American Heart Association, 06/01/26

Campus Involvement

  • Labette Community College, Active member of Biology Club, Student Veteran Association, Phi Theta Kappa, and All Kansas Academic Team., Volunteer at fall 2019 Phi Theta Kappa Regional Leadership conference and fall 2019 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend volunteer and half marathon completer., Spring 2020 volunteer activities around campus; helping set up for events on campus and sporting events, being in commercial campaign videos, giving campus tours, and working various booths on campus for clubs and organizations.
  • Pittsburg State University, Former member of PSU Army ROTC., An active member of Newman Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Kansas Association of Nursing Students, and the National Nurses Association., Nursing Christian Fellowship Leadership Team and Activity Coordinator, and Newman Center Women’s Group Leader and Activity Coordinator., Volunteer for Army ROTC program, in Fall 2020, to set up equipment before labs and physical training in the mornings., Fall 2021 volunteer at a local church for an annual dinner and assisted in putting together Christmas baskets for low-income families in the community., Volunteer for the School of Nursing blood pressure checks at football games, and the annual American Red Cross blood drive on campus., Assisted in community service projects around Pittsburg for the annual Pitt Cares community cleanup.

Timeline

Nurse Practitioner Student

CHC SEK
01.2025 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mercy Specialty Hospital Galena
10.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse

Mercy Hospital Pediatrics & Women’s Specialty Surgery
05.2022 - 10.2023

Student Nurse Intern

Mercy Hospital Pediatrics & Women’s Specialty Surgery
12.2021 - 05.2022

Associate in Science - General Studies

Labette Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pittsburg State University

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

Pittsburg State University
Jenna Long