Jessica Long
Monticello,FL
Summary
To seek employment with a reputable company that offers career opportunities for employment. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Department of Health
Monticello, FL
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted physicians with pap smears, colposcopy, wet Preps, IUD insertions/removal, cervical checks, ultrasounds, and other various procedures
- Clinical nurse working with obstetrics and gynecology patients and family planning patients obtaining vital signs, ordering labs, and drawing blood
- Performed NST’s, fetal doppler monitoring, urine pregnancy test, urine dips, urinalysis
- Covid Response Team in Jefferson and Madison Counties doing contacting tracing, covid testing, going out into the community for testing and giving covid vaccinations
- School health program conducting vision and hearing screenings, seeing students in the clinic, collecting covid test from students and staff
- Healthy Start Program providing prenatal education to our pregnant clients in the county, case management, made home visits and provide support to clients and their families, teaching prenatal classes, evaluating the needs and risks of assigned clients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Florida Women’s Care
Tallahassee, FL
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Provider nurse for Angela Jackson, ARNP, workup obstetrics and gynecology patients: vital signs, update medication list, order medications and communicate with pharmacies, order labs, consult with other providers to obtain records, consult with patients over concerns and questions they may have
- Assisted physicians with pap smears, colposcopy, wet Preps, IUD insertions/removal, cervical checks, ultrasounds, endometrial biopsy, and other various procedures
- Performed NST’s, fetal doppler monitoring, urine pregnancy test, urine dips, urinalysis
- Obtain fingerstick for hemoglobin and blood glucose
- Input data into Centricity (EMR)
- Order and maintain inventories of supplies, set up stock areas for daily use, clean exam rooms between patients visits
- Maintain, clean and/or sterilize medical equipment and instruments
- Review labs, mammogram reports, pap results, ultrasound results, etc
- And make sure they are addressed with the physician.
Referral Coordinator
Hopewell Home Healthcare
Tallahassee, FL
06.2013 - 03.2014
- Scheduling caregivers to clients who need care or transportation
- Making sure all caregivers are in compliance (CNA, LPN or RN licenses, CPR certification, Driver’s Licenses).
Veterinary Technician
Novey Animal Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
03.2008 - 10.2011
- Assist with surgeries and examinations, drawing blood and running blood work, starting IV catheters, taking, and developing radiographs, triage, obtaining and reading fecal samples, skin smears, blood smears, urinalysis, etc
- Making sure the pharmacy is stocked with medication twice a week
- Calling owners regarding blood work, doctor’s recommendations, and scheduling.
Head Veterinary Technician/Office Manager
AVS Companion Animal Hospital
Tallahassee, FL
01.2005 - 02.2008
- Assist with surgeries and examinations, drawing blood and running blood work, taking, and developing radiographs, obtaining and reading fecal samples, urinalysis, etc
- Office scheduling, job interviewing, ordering drugs and supplies, meeting with drug representatives and office billing
- Receptionist and miscellaneous office responsibilities.
Education
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Southwest Georgia Technical College
08.2014
Associated Arts Degree -
Tallahassee Community College
01.2005
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Health Education
- Patient Intake
- Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient triaging
- Vital signs
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Certification
- Georgia and Florida Licensed Practical Nurse
- American Academy BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant) Certified
- Mental Health First Aid
- Breastfeeding Counselor
- Certified Car Seat Technician
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- ICARE Award
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Department of Health
12.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
North Florida Women’s Care
08.2014 - 05.2016
Referral Coordinator
Hopewell Home Healthcare
06.2013 - 03.2014
Veterinary Technician
Novey Animal Hospital
03.2008 - 10.2011
Head Veterinary Technician/Office Manager
AVS Companion Animal Hospital
01.2005 - 02.2008
Diploma in Practical Nursing -
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Associated Arts Degree -
Tallahassee Community College
- Georgia and Florida Licensed Practical Nurse
- American Academy BLS CPR (Adult/Child/Infant) Certified
- Mental Health First Aid
- Breastfeeding Counselor
- Certified Car Seat Technician
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