KIMBERLY LONGO
Winter Garden,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. 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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Medical Group
06.2023
- Diabetes Educator
- Orlando Health Medical Group
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
07.2022
- Periop & Endoscopy
- Orlando Health: Surgical Services HWH
Travel Nurse
Marshfield Medical Centre
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Mixed Acuity PCU & Medical Surgical
- Marshfield Medical Centre, Wisconsin
Travel Nurse
Kendall Regional Medical Centre
08.2021
- Med Surge
- Kendall Regional Medical Centre, Miami, Fl
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health HWH
- Current
- PCU/ICU
- Orlando Health HWH
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health HCH
- 12.2024
- Endoscopy Department
- Orlando Health HCH
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health HCH
- 12.2023
- Observation
- Orlando Health HCH
Travel Nurse
Aurora St. Luke Medical Centre
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Neurology: Stroke/ Seizure
- Aurora St. Luke Medical Centre, Wisconsin
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Supportive effort with an interdisciplinary approach to care for patients with joint and spinal injuries. Participating in workshop to enhance expertise in nursing care while taking of patients with these injuries.
- Creating treatment plans that meet the expectations of CMS. Supervising CNA and who provide care in-home. Coordinating appointments according to needs of patients.
- Proving holistic care to gastrointestinal diseases. Educating pre-operatively and post-op care.
- Identifying subtle changes in critical ill patients, titrating drips, monitoring patients on vents and tracheostomy. Giving constant support through recovery.
- Manage the nursing budget, including payroll, supplies, and equipment, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently.
- Address and resolve issues within the nursing department, including patient complaints and staff disputes
- Managing telehealth systems & digital health tools
- Super User for EHR: Epic
- Team leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Orlando Health FL
- Orthopaedic 4/18 Home Health/Case Manager 1/19 Bariatric 9/19 Critical Care/Cardiology 1/21 ED 6/21
Home Health Care/Case Manager
Gentle Hands Home Care
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Providing direct care and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Discussing common health concerns, such as falls, incontinence, changing sleeping patterns
- Educating clients about personal safety and disease prevention
- Designing healthcare regimens for clients and helping families with community resources to help care for clients
- Working with other disciplines and advocating for patients to ensure quality care
- Gentle Hands Home Care, Queens New York
- Management of: Alzheimer’s/ Dementia Pain Diabetes/Hypertension Mental Health Respiratory Diseases Wound Care IV Infusions
Registered Nurse/ANOM
Kingston Public Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Coordinate workforce management objectives with a focus on individual department and hospital wide initiatives.
- Developed and direct rotational system in managing the care of patients in the department.
- Planned patient care through detailed nursing plans.
- Directing and supervising LPNs and CNAs.
- Interacting with the healthcare teams for maintaining harmonious relationships
- Attending educational workshops for enhancing professional and technical knowledge.
- Adhering with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations to maintain complete medical records.
- Maintaining hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
- Monitor patient care quality, evaluate nursing interventions and outcomes, and implement improvements as necessary.
- Oversee staffing, including recruitment, training, and scheduling of nursing personnel to maintain optimal patient care and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Manage the daily operations of nursing services, ensuring that patient care is delivered efficiently and effectively across the healthcare facility.
- Kingston Public Hospital, Jamaica W.I. (Level 1 Trauma Centre)
- Areas of specialty include: OR Nurse Med-Surge Orthopaedic Neurology ENT Oncology
Education
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
University of the West Indies
01.2010
Skills
Urgent and emergent care
Technological management of patient records
Administrative and team collaborative expertise
Care coordination and critical judgement
Maintaining drips & IV injections
Wound Care
Mental health support and counseling
Perioperative Care
Preceptor, Charge Nurse and House Supervisor
Project Leader
Risk Management
Educator
Accomplishments
- Coordinating and being part of organization opening a brand new hospital of 60 beds.
- Supervision - Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.
- Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
- Charting - Developed and organized 300+ charts for all new and current patients, routinely updating information for physician reference.
- Quality Assurance - Ensured and enforced medical office compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and CLIA regulations for maximum quality and control.
- Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Surgical Preparation - Assisted in patient surgery preparation by administering proper medication, monitoring patients' conditions and charting abnormalities.
- Human Resources - Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing new hire manuals.
- Training - Trained team of staff nurses in medical office procedures to ensure consistent quality of care.
- Intensive Care - Responsible for unit of 18 patients, providing daily functions such as grooming, bathing, feeding and turning in bed.
- Achieved 95% results by introducing EPIC for Nursing tasks.
- Patient Advocacy - Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Certification
- RN | Registered Nurse, FL, 2027-04
- ACLS | Advanced Cardiac Life Support 2026-09
- BLS | Basic Life Support 2026-03
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Electronic Medical Record Experience
- Epic 5 Years
- Cerner 1 Year
- Meditech 1 Year
- Sunrise 2.5 Years
Daisy Award
Breakfast Club and recognition of commitment through Daisy Awards
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health Medical Group
06.2023
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
07.2022
Travel Nurse
Aurora St. Luke Medical Centre
12.2021 - 06.2022
Travel Nurse
Marshfield Medical Centre
10.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse
Kendall Regional Medical Centre
08.2021
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health
01.2018 - 01.2021
Home Health Care/Case Manager
Gentle Hands Home Care
01.2015 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse/ANOM
Kingston Public Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2015
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health HWH
- Current
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health HCH
- 12.2024
Registered Nurse
Orlando Health HCH
- 12.2023
Bachelor of Science - School of Nursing
University of the West Indies