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Karissa Long

Columbia,Missouri

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with experience working in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

RN - Labor and Delivery

Fitzgibbon Hospital
03.2023 - Current
  • Cross trained to ICU to care for critically ill patients.
  • Responsible for floating to ICU, Medical/Surgical Unit, Behavioral Health Unit, and ER.
  • Worked on 16 bed unit caring for antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, triage, surgical, and newborn patients
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to new mothers and families during labor, delivery and postpartum.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Coached new mothers with breastfeeding techniques, postpartum self-care and infant care to promote easier transition into motherhood.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient, and attending to baby after birth.
  • Conducted comprehensive physical assessments and assisted with pain management.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.

RN - Labor and Delivery

Women's And Children's Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked on 12 bed unit caring for antepartum, intrapartum, and surgical patients.
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.
  • Managed epidural analgesia infusions and monitored vital signs during labor and delivery.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor, and fetal distress.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.

Nurse Assistant

Harry S. Truman Veteran's Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for caring for up to 24 patients under guidance of Registered Nurse.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbia College
Columbia, MO
04.2022

Skills

  • Treatment Recommendations
  • Operational Procedures
  • Emergency Situations
  • Circulating in OR
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Patient Care and Monitoring
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Conversational in Spanish

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS - August 2023
  • NRP Certification
  • STABLE

Timeline

RN - Labor and Delivery

Fitzgibbon Hospital
03.2023 - Current

RN - Labor and Delivery

Women's And Children's Hospital
05.2022 - 01.2023

Nurse Assistant

Harry S. Truman Veteran's Hospital
02.2016 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Columbia College

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