Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Interests
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Sheila Long

Registered Nurse
Cherry Hill,NJ

Summary

Adaptable nursing professional skilled at responding to all types of routine and emergency situations. Deliver expert care for acute and chronic conditions. Excellent charting, medication administration and training abilities. Team player, caring and dedicated professional.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

BAYADA
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

Registered Nurse

Preferred Health Mate
12.2017 - 04.2019
  • Helped patients feel comfortable and at ease with treatments and care using culturally-appropriate strategies
  • Coordinated and carried out care plans for patients each shift
  • Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
  • Worked in a supervisory position to open new client wound cases.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.

Receptionist

Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown
03.2017 - 06.2017
  • Checked all visitors into and out of office, including customers, vendors, and sales representatives
  • Maintained well-organized physical and digital records for busy office
  • Facilitated smooth operations by sorting and routing mail and packages
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to every visitor, offering in-depth information and independently resolving issues.

Life Skills Coach

Goodwill
03.2008 - 04.2009
  • Enhanced workforce by coordinating orientation sessions, job skills training, and other employee development initiatives
  • Fostered positive employee relationships, maintaining open lines of communication and applying results-based relation strategies
  • Promoted productivity through effective coordination and supervision of HR specialists and support staff
  • Met with clients to discuss and clarify unique requirements for projects
  • Was also available on call for all emergency counseling.

Registered Nurse

Maxim Staffing Solutions
04.2001 - 02.2007
  • Pediatric tracheotomy and ventilator dependent care
  • Cared for pediatric clients with multiple types of conditions
  • Cared for wheelchair dependent children with cerebral Palsy
  • Improved recovery by educating patients and caregivers on proper at-home care and treatment regimens.

Auto Sales Representative

Holman Enterprises
04.1996 - 02.1997
  • Met customer needs consistently, closely discussing each person's needs and how best to meet each one
  • Sold New and Used Vehicles
  • Made sure all customers were treated with respect.

Nursing Supervisor

T.E.R.I. Incorporated
09.1995 - 04.1996
  • Upheld strict compliance standards, frequently exceeding requirements set by facility, state laws, and federal agencies
  • Controlled infection risks with careful care of wounds and thorough sanitizing techniques
  • Assisted management with meeting union agreements by communicating requirements and implementing strategies to manage necessary changes
  • Care and managed 4 houses trained staff to care for Mentally disabled residents
  • Supported team with expert administrative support, filing all records and coordinating appointments
  • Performed medication checks and residential patient checks.

Nursing Supervisor

Ramona Adult Day Health Care Center
06.1995 - 09.1995
  • Maximized team performance by identifying, monitoring, and correcting nursing issues
  • Monitored current patient load and statuses, coordinating resources necessary to meet individual needs
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through careful monitoring of conditions and comprehensive support
  • Identified areas for improving employee performance by maintaining training participation records and monitoring professional development
  • Oversaw organization's hiring processes, including candidate scouting, recruitment, and screening
  • Established a working framework for patient care to help facility that lost their Nursing Supervisor without notice, until a more permanent Nursing supervisor could be hired.

Education

AA Degree Nursing -

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA
06.1995

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Wound care
  • Documentation
  • Vitals monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Communication Skills

Certification

  • Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
  • Licensed as RN in New Jersey

Timeline

Registered Nurse

BAYADA
11.2021 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse

Maxim Healthcare
02.2021 - 11.2021

Registered Nurse

Preferred Health Mate
12.2017 - 04.2019

Receptionist

Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown
03.2017 - 06.2017

Life Skills Coach

Goodwill
03.2008 - 04.2009

Registered Nurse

Maxim Staffing Solutions
04.2001 - 02.2007

Auto Sales Representative

Holman Enterprises
04.1996 - 02.1997

Nursing Supervisor

T.E.R.I. Incorporated
09.1995 - 04.1996

Nursing Supervisor

Ramona Adult Day Health Care Center
06.1995 - 09.1995

AA Degree Nursing -

San Diego City College

Interests

Would like to work from home

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