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Sandra Johnson-Long

Barnet,VT

Summary

Accomplished Medication Nurse with 36-year background administering prescribed drugs, communicating patient changes and progress and preparing and maintaining patient records. In-depth knowledge of various medicines, classifications, dosage amounts and side effects. Empathetic and friendly professional comfortable working in fast-paced, challenging environment. Enthusiastic Geriatric nurse knowledgeable in health screenings and treating patients with multiple conditions. Well-trained professional with talents in Patient/Resident advocacy. Highly experienced Long Term Care Nurse. A caring professional presenting high level of care, patient assistance and assessment during each shift. Considered hardworking and driven. Ready for new opportunity to apply exceptional nursing skills in Long Term Care setting. Patient-oriented Nurse with 30 plus years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Long Term Care and Addiction Medicine specialty. Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking Charge Nurse position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Charge Nurse position who to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispensing Nurse

BAART Programs
St. Johnsbury, VT
04.2012 - Current


  • Administered prescribed medications and started assessment process.
  • Measured and recorded patients' weight, height, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to clinic actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
  • Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
  • Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
  • Applied nursing expertise to meet needs of [Type] patients in challenging drug environment.
  • Identify conditions by conducting health screenings and reviewing patient histories.

Correctional Nurse

Northeast Regional Correctional Facility
St. Johnsbury, VT
05.2009 - 04.2011
  • Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
  • Created and implemented care plans for prisoners suffering from chronic conditions.
  • Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.

Director of Social Services/Admissions Coordinator

Brookside Nursing Home
Bradford, VT
06.2006 - 05.2009
  • Assisted clients in accessing services and benefits by providing education and information about community resources, successfully assisting 80 clients in acquiring needed aid.
  • Cultivated positive, trusting relationships with residents and community providers to promote effective coordination of resources.
  • Gathered information from mental and physical health records to make recommendations and determine appropriate care plans.
  • Coordinated with social, public and welfare agencies to obtain and provide client information.
  • Identified community resources to support residents and their families.
  • Visited homes and agencies to provide support and case management services
  • Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
  • Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.

Family Services Director, Counselor

Valley Vista
Bradford, VT
06.2006 - 04.2009
  • Worked with Women and Adolescents who suffered with Addiction.
  • Led treatment groups and therapeutic activities to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
  • Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by attending professional conferences and workshops.
  • Aided parents in arranging medication evaluations and psychological testing.
  • Group counseling sessions daily and weekly parent education and support groups.
  • Treatment plans, patient education and safety/security monitoring

LPN Charge Nurse

Brookside Of Bradford
Bradford, VT
04.1994 - 06.2006
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Conducted 20 patient assessments per week to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve Resident and family goals.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful care plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Urine tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
  • Helped and completed, long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across facility-wide nursing stations.

LPN Charge Nurse

Rowan Court Nursing Home
Barre, VT
07.1986 - 07.1993
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
  • Conducted [Number] patient assessments per [Timeframe] to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Obtain residents' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in Residents chart.
  • Documented behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Director of Nurses when applicable.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful Care plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities as needed.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Contributed to committees in effort to promote standardize practices and procedures across hospital-wide nursing stations.

Nurses Aide

Rowan Court Nursing Home
Barre, VT
08.1982 - 08.1986
  • 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.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
  • Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.

Education

No Degree - LPN/Nursing

Thompson School of Practical Nursing
Barre, VT

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT
05.2021

Master of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Counseling

Lyndon State College
Lyndonville, VT
05.2000

Skills

  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
  • Clear Patient Communication
  • Patient Examination
  • Patient Care Assessment
  • Accurate Documentation
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Medical Procedure Preparation
  • Treatment Preparation
  • Specialized Healthcare Referrals
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Alcohol and Substance Abuse
  • Active Listening
  • Methadone Administration
  • First Aid
  • Reaction Observation
  • Drug Testing
  • Patient Relations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Admission
  • Standards Administration
  • Diagnostic Test Evaluations
  • Needs Assessment
  • Pulse Oximetry
  • Emergency Situations
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Blood Draw and Sample Collection
  • Medical and Nursing Coordination
  • Direct Supervision
  • Quality Control Procedures
  • Alternative Treatments
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Medication Administration
  • Emotional Support
  • Treatment Plan Modification
  • Health and Wellness Education

Timeline

Dispensing Nurse

BAART Programs
04.2012 - Current

Correctional Nurse

Northeast Regional Correctional Facility
05.2009 - 04.2011

Director of Social Services/Admissions Coordinator

Brookside Nursing Home
06.2006 - 05.2009

Family Services Director, Counselor

Valley Vista
06.2006 - 04.2009

LPN Charge Nurse

Brookside Of Bradford
04.1994 - 06.2006

LPN Charge Nurse

Rowan Court Nursing Home
07.1986 - 07.1993

Nurses Aide

Rowan Court Nursing Home
08.1982 - 08.1986

No Degree - LPN/Nursing

Thompson School of Practical Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Vermont Technical College

Master of Science - Organizational Management And Leadership

Springfield College

Bachelor of Science - Human Services And Counseling

Lyndon State College
Sandra Johnson-Long