Karen M. Long
Registered Nurse
Crawfordville,FL
Summary
Developed skills in patient care, emergency response, and medical protocol adherence within correctional environment, now looking to transition into new field. Skilled in managing high-stress situations and ensuring safety and compliance. Seeking to apply these transferable abilities in a different professional setting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certificates
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Correctional Registered Nurse
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Tallahassee, Florida
12.2024 - Current
- Deliver high level of quality care to approximately 1200 prisoners of diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Stabilize prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms during sick calls per protocol.
- Communicate with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategy.
- Use first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Follow all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Mental Health Correctional Registered Nurse
Centurion Health/Wakulla Correctional Institution
Crawfordville, FL
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Delivered high level of quality care to approximately 250 mental health patients per shift.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Reduced incidents of self-harm among inmates by providing mental health support and crisis intervention services.
- Improved staff communication through comprehensive documentation and efficient handover practices.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, performing life-saving interventions as necessary.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms during sick calls per protocol.
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Eden Springs Nursing And Rehab
Crawfordville, FL
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed caseload of 30 assigned diverse patients with various diagnoses, ensuring appropriate treatment plans were in place after assessing physician medical regiments.
- Document treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Correctional Registered Nurse
Centurion Health/Franklin Correction Institution
Carrabelle, Florida
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered high level of quality care to approximately 1100 prisoners of diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications, vaccinations and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Promoted a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols, reducing the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Developed professional relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and corrections officers to foster teamwork in delivering quality patient care.
- Optimized resource utilization by monitoring supply levels and reordering medications as needed, minimizing waste and saving costs for the institution.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care
Orange Park , FL
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided direct care for medically fragile children based on established care plans in home care settings.
- Transitioned to Physician Prescribed Extended Care (PPEC) facility and provided care for up to 6 medically complex pediatric patients per shift.
- Able to organize and incorporate patient care, nursing goals and therapies into plan of care for each individual patient.
- Proficient with gastrostomy tubes, feeding pumps, proper catheter insertion and removal, ostomies, wound care, IV therapy, intubated and ventilated patients, and monitoring & assessing changes in status of patients.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and confidence in the nursing team's abilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress, enabling informed decision-making among healthcare providers.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by prioritizing tasks and efficiently delegating responsibilities, ensuring all patients received timely care.
Skills
Strong Clinical Judgement
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Johns River State College
Orange Park, FL 01.2019 - 12.2021
Timeline
Correctional Registered Nurse
Federal Bureau of Prisons
12.2024 - Current
Mental Health Correctional Registered Nurse
Centurion Health/Wakulla Correctional Institution
11.2023 - 11.2024
Rehabilitation Registered Nurse
Eden Springs Nursing And Rehab
08.2023 - 11.2023
Correctional Registered Nurse
Centurion Health/Franklin Correction Institution
06.2022 - 07.2023
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Angels Of Care
07.2021 - 04.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Johns River State College
01.2019 - 12.2021
Additional Information
Prior work history includes over twenty years in Insurance industry with experience in Sales, Customer Service and Management.
Certification
FL Registered Nurse License #RN 9571949
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