Sharon Long
Pensacola,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with 35 years of diverse clinical experience and 20 years as a charge nurse on a mother-baby unit. Experienced in medical-surgical, home health, and maternal-newborn care, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and clinical leadership. Passionate about mentoring and educating future nurses by connecting real-world experience with evidence-based practice. Committed to fostering critical thinking, professionalism, and a supportive learning environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
CHARGE NURSE-MOTHER-BABY UNIT
SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM
PENSACOLA, FL
03.1999 - Current
- Provides clinical leadership and oversight for daily operations of a high-acuity mother-baby unit, ensuring safe, evidenced-based, patient centered care.
- Coordinates patient assignments, staffing needs, admission, discharges, transfers, and unit workflow to promote efficient care delivery.
- Mentored, coached, and supports nurses, new graduates, and nursing students through orientation, clinical guidance, and professional development.
- Serves as a clinical resource and role model, promoting clinical thinking, effective communication, teamwork, and nursing excellence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, lactation consultants, case managers, and ancillary services to support positive patient outcomes.
- Assisted nurses in complex clinical situations, including maternal complicates, postpartum care, newborn care, and emergency responses.
- Promotes adherence to policies quality improvement initiatives, safety standards, and evidence-based nursing practices.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding postpartum recover, newborn care, breastfeeding, and health promotion.
- Participated in performance improvement efforts and supports a culture of accountability, compassion, and continuous learning.
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
NORTHWEST FLORIDA HOME HEALTH AGENCY
PENSACOLA, FL
10.1994 - 04.1998
- Provided supervisory, clinical, and other expertise in various areas including customer/contract services, organizational policies and procedures, budgeting, profit and loss, quality assurance, staff education, reimbursement and billing (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, HMO’s), patient scheduling, and recertification of patient service.
- Ensured that patient plan of care was followed as ordered and reviewed on weekly basis.
- Supervised field team of 10 to 20 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, and office staff.
- Chosen to serve as a member of leadership, performance and cost cutting teams.
REGISTERED NURSE
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
PENSACOLA, FL
09.1992 - 10.1994
- Provided quality patient care on a medical surgical floor, by performing patient care assessments, giving oral and IV medications, provided wound care, started IV’s, performed lab draws and various medical procedures as directed by physician.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
PENSACOLA, FL
01.1990 - 01.1992
- Provided quality patient care on a medical surgical floor by performing patient care assessments, giving oral and IV medications, provided wound care, and various medical procedures as directed by physician.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University
01-2018
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
05-2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
01-1992
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Pensacola State College
01-1990
Skills
- Evidence-based nursing practice
- Patient-centered and family-centered care
- Nursing leadership and charge nurse responsibilities
- Staff orientation, precepting, and professional development
- Medical-surgical nursing expertise
- Maternal-newborn and postpartum nursing care
- Demonstrates excellent critical thinking skills
- Ability to efficiently plan, organize and execute daily tasks
- Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with patients and colleagues
- Goal driven leader who maintains a productive climate and confidently motivates, mobilizes, and coaches employees to meet high performance standards
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Florida License #2625192
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Exp. 2/27
- Neonatal Resuscitation (NALS) Exp. 1/2027
Timeline
CHARGE NURSE-MOTHER-BABY UNIT
SACRED HEART HEALTH SYSTEM
03.1999 - Current
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
NORTHWEST FLORIDA HOME HEALTH AGENCY
10.1994 - 04.1998
REGISTERED NURSE
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
09.1992 - 10.1994
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
BAPTIST HOSPITAL
01.1990 - 01.1992
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Pensacola State College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pensacola State College
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
Western Governors University
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership and Management
Western Governors University