Jennifer Long

Enthusiastic, reliable, new graduate nurse with 10 years of experience working with medically fragile and special needs children in the helping fields of education and home caregiving. Skilled at building rapport with patients while collaborating across care team to provide high quality, equitable care through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Preceptorship (Perinatal) | Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz | 135 hours

• Delivered direct, evidence-based care for birthing people and newborns under RN Preceptors including assessments, electronic fetal monitoring, IV therapy, medication administration, Foley catheter insertion and care, incision care, breastfeeding education, and care documentation
• Assisted with vaginal delivery of newborn, observed cesarean delivery, assisted with post-surgical care and education

Maternity (NICU, L&D, Postpartum) | John Muir Walnut Creek/Simulation | 135 hours

• Effectively applied the nursing process in caring for patients including those with acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes and post-partum hemorrhage before, during, and after birth
• Conducted postpartum assessments, monitored infants for complications, assisted with medication administration, and educated patients.

Critical Care (Oncology, Cardiac ICU) | Sutter Alta Bates Summit | 135 hours

• Assisted RN's in caring for high-acuity patients with acute and chronic conditions including myocardial infarction, stroke, infectious diseases, and cancer
• Assisted RN in monitoring heart rhythms through cardiac monitoring strips, assisted with bedside procedures and documented care

Mental Health (Pediatric Unit) | John Muir Behavioral Health Concord | 135 hours

• Provided compassionate care for pediatric patients presenting with mood disorders, depression and suicidal ideation, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions in high-acuity unit for children 12 and younger
• Used therapeutic communication, ensured privacy, safety and comfort of patients at all times

Med-Surg (Adult) | Sutter Alta Bates Ashby | 270 hours

• Assisted RN with direct patient care including medication administration, wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, feeding tubes, and provided patient education. Performed head-to-toe assessment of patients, intake, and documented care

Community Health | Episcopal Community Services San Francisco | 135 hours

• Provided compassionate care for patients presenting with mood disorders, substance use disorders, and other psychiatric conditions residing in public housing
• Offered blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, and patient education

Pediatrics | Sailors Preschool/Simulation | 135 hours

• Performed wellness checks, physical assessments, and family education, participated in case studies and simulation lab

• Registered Nurse, California Board of Registered Nursing
• California Public Health Nurse (expected 9/1/23)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications , American Heart Association
• CCNA Culturally Competent Nursing
• CDC Workplace Violence Prevention
• Mandated Reporter, General, Adult & Elder, Medical Professionals