TERESA LONG
EAST ORANGE,NEW JERSEY
Summary
Solutions-oriented, highly organized, and dedicated professional, with more than 27 years of immense experience in performing diverse nursing functions within various facilities...
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse for the Minute Clinic
ON ASSIGNMENT HEALTHCARE STAFFING
Philadelphia, PA
- -Vigorously provided seasonal flu vaccines to patients through minute clinics at CVS drugstores across the State of New Jersey
- Career Accomplishments: -Vaccinated over 1000 patients
Staff Nurse-Ambulatory Care
NEW JERSEY VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VISN-3)
East Orange, NJ
04.2015 - Current
- - Integrative Pain RN with duties Triage and assess walk in patients to determine need for visit -communicate with patients via telephone, secure messaging and in person -assess patient’s personal knowledge and attitudes as they relate to pain management, -disseminates information about pain management through a variety of ways including coordination of in-services, journal article reviews and (Agency for Health Care Policy and Research) AHCPR guidelines - identifies the need and assists in the development of pain management patients educational materials and updating policies/procedures - collaborates with the Integrative Pain Management Team to evaluate the progress of the treatment plan and address any challenges that may affect the success of the plan -utilizes the Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE) philosophy as part of the patient and team interaction.
Case Manager | Med/Surg Nurse| Personnel Officer | Commander
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
12.1979 - 12.2015
- - Supervised subordinates in the role of combat nurse and handle additional duty of personnel officer, which entails managing all personnel actions for 200 unit members; work as an effective part of the executive staff
- Career Accomplishment: -Obtained promotion from 1st Lieutenant to present rank of LTC (P)
Staff Nurse-Ambulatory Care
NEW JERSEY VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VISN-3)
East Orange, NJ
05.2014 - 04.2015
- -Staff Nurse in the Ambulatory Care Clinics provided nursing assessment including preventive health screening for an array of specialty clinic patients, such as Endocrinology, Sleep, Pulmonary, Dermatology, Pain, Surgery, ID, Urology and Rheumatology
Staff Nurse-Community Living Center
NEW JERSEY VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VISN-3)
Lyons, NJ
10.2012 - 05.2014
- -Complete various nursing functions interdependently in executing nursing process, nursing orders, and policies and procedures as they relate to the patients plan of care -Directly collaborate with other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team in conducting, planning, development, and coordination of the care for the patients and their family
Army Remote Case Manager
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY-CBWTU-MA
Concord, MA
07.2010 - 07.2012
- -Function well in administering care for wounded, ill, and injured soldiers to support present operations while they reside at home
- Career Accomplishments: -Provided and demonstrated utmost dedication to the mission and Warriors in Transition - Showed compassion for the Soldiers and passion for the mission - Spent hours above and beyond what is required to guarantee proper management of Warriors -Correctly identified critical medical issues that affected the health and well-being of the Soldiers; provided immediate intervention to ensure the safety of the Soldier -Exemplified outstanding case management expertise which endorsed high levels of satisfaction to the soldiers
Registered Nurse
PATIENT CARE/ALMOST FAMILY
West Orange, NJ
02.2010 - 07.2010
- -Demonstrate expertise in providing direct patient care in their homes - Directly collaborate with primary care physicians to provide the best health intervention - Expertly perform phlebotomy techniques to accurately collect blood specimens for certain physician-ordered examinations -Deliver nurse services to homebound patients as defined by Medicare, which require medication management, diabetes care, wound care, services coordination, referrals to other services, and scheduling appointments to services such as dialysis and specialty doctors
- Career Accomplishment: -Gained referrals to other care providers based on physician’s orders
Nurse Consultant Medical Management Programs
TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
Falls Church, VA
08.2008 - 08.2009
- - Functioned well in rendering verbal and written guidance in developing and overseeing Military Health System (MHS) medical management policies, which included utilization management, disease management, and clinical case management. -Executed effective identification of problem areas for the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Chief Medical Officer; suggested appropriate corrective action -Clarified TRICARE Medical Management policies to representatives of each military service, TRICARE regional offices, senior MTF clinical leadership, and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) personnel -Gathered and disseminated information regarding best practices in the area of medical management and market achievement through poster sessions, reports, publications, lectures, and content development for web-based learning platforms -Completed the classification and development of realistic benchmarks as well as exemplified outstanding team-building and leadership skills in attaining consensus for the improvement of medical management processes.
Nurse Case Manager Augmented Inspector (In support of Operation Enduring Freedom)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
Arlington, VA
11.2007 - 08.2008
- -Carried out thorough assessment of operations compliance with DoD policies as well as execution and timeliness of the Medical and Physical Evaluation Board and Review processes -Evaluated the implementation, oversight, care and support of warriors and their families in the Warriors in Transition system to guarantee adherence to Army policy - Played a pivotal role in assessing other aspects of the medical treatment process while supporting facilities and programs along with their effects on Army readiness, such as transition to the Department of Veterans Affairs and soldier and family programs
- Career Accomplishment: -Gained recognition as subject matter expert in policy and execution of nurse case manager duties
Director of Public Health Nursing
CITY OF NEWARK-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Newark, NJ
04.1998 - 08.2008
- -Oversaw the entire Nursing Department for the City of Newark Department of Health and Human Services, including a budget of more than $2.5 M -Developed, assessed, and spearheaded public health programs for the community and residents of the City of Newark -Directed the establishment and implementation of policies, rules, and procedures regarding Public health nursing - Worked well in accurately preparing required reports and correspondences for internal, local, state and federal review -Correctly coordinated program operations and operations with other agencies for the timely delivery of services to the residents of the City of Newark -Efficiently performed studies and surveys related to community and public health nursing -Synchronized the referral process of cases needing other medical, social, or mental health services outside the scope of the Health Department -Provided assistance to physicians in the public health program -Managed the evaluation of public health nursing services as well as expertly recommended and employed changes, as necessary -Carried out proficient planning and assignment of work for 9 city registered nurses, 4 city clinic attendants and 15 contractual registered nurses - Assumed full responsibility in assessing employee performance and conduct, which enabled the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promotions, and discipline of employees -Ensured preciseness in gathering and disseminating public health information -Cultivated and maintained cooperative working relationships with other municipalities, counties and state government -Worked in collaboration with the Newark Public School System in vaccinating middle school students with Hepatitis B vaccine
- Career Accomplishments: -Functioned well in coordinating and staffing the cooling sites throughout the City of Newark during days when temperatures reached above 90 degrees and 80% humidity -Organized and enforced programs based on the State of New Jersey’s Healthy NJ 2010 guidance set forth by the CDC Healthy People 2010 -Closely worked with the Emergency Management Team for the City of Newark, handling programs related to employee health and infection control such as the Immunization Program, Pediatric Practice, TB Control, Lead Program, STD, and Adult Medicine; organized and handled the State of New Jersey’s smallpox clinics.
WTU/Med Hold Case Manager/Senior Case Manager (In support of Operation Enduring Freedom)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY-IRELAND ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Fort Knox, KY
01.2004 - 11.2007
- -Worked as nurse case manager and nurse case manager supervisor for 7 (4 military and 3civilian) case managers responsible for medical and administrative case management of soldiers who were deployed or returning from deployment due to medical conditions that did not allow them to complete the mission -Established and maintained open lines of communication with the soldier and their family, commandants, providers, and other members of the Health Care Team regarding the appropriate, efficient, and cost effective treatment plan for soldiers -Dealt with data systems utilized within the military system, such as CHCS I and ALTHA (CHCS II) -Led the alteration of ALTHA system for the development of a template with specific problems unique to warriors (soldiers)
- Career Accomplishments: -Played an integral role in the collaborative process of assessment, planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation by coordinating the medical evaluation, treating, and disability processing of more than 250 soldier -Functioned as soldier and staff advocate while effectively promoting interdepartmental communications and team work
Weekend Supervisor
PARKWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE
East Orange, NJ
08.2001 - 01.2004
- -Performed effectual management of more than 200-bed extended care facility, which included a weekend staff of 24 professional nurses and paraprofessionals -Strategized and coordinated the implementation of established policies within the units -Led the development, application, and assessment of proper and effective work methods - Rendered assistance in conducting thorough evaluation of nursing care and employee performance as well as generated recommendations for improvement to the DON -Administered patient admittance and discharge into and from the building or area -Guaranteed the maintenance of high customer service standards for all residents of the facility -Managed and kept essential records, reports, and files
- Career Accomplishments: -Completed the successful promotion of positive guest relations as well as efficiently handled complaint resolutions and performed administrative functions as necessary, which included quality assurance studies and cost analyses
Director of Clinical Services
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
Verona, NJ
09.1995 - 04.1998
Director of Nursing / Staff Nurse
NO BARRIERS HEALTH CARE AGENCY
Newark, NJ
08.1988 - 04.1998
Health Educator / Clinical Services Manager
PHP HEALTH CARE/BCBS
Jersey City, NJ
12.1994 - 09.1995
Assistant Unit Coordinator/Unit Coordinator
KESSLER INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
West Orange, NJ
09.1984 - 12.1994
Education
Doctorate in Health Administration -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL06.2005
Master of Public Administration, with Concentration in Health Care Administration -
KEAN UNIVERSITY
UNION, NJ08.1997
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
KEAN UNIVERSITY
UNION, NJ05.1991
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
NEWARK, NJ05.1984
High School Diploma -
WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
NEWARK, NJ06.1977
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Evaluation
- Patient care planning
- Care Plan Development
- Physical assessments
- Patient Management
- Care Planning
- Patient Monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Infection control measures
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Family Education
- Licensed RN
- Taking vitals
- Collecting vitals
- Medication Distribution
- Patient Discharge
- Team Coordination
- Intake and discharge
- Maintaining privacy
- Relationship Building
- Vaccine administration
- Procedure preparations
- Staff Supervision
Certification
- Case Manager Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Certification in Contracting Basics for COTRs
Affiliations
- Member Military Officers Association of America (MOAA)
- Member Reserve Officers Association (ROA)
- Member Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) Scholarship Program
- Member National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
- Member-Case Management Society of America (CMSA)
- Member-Concerned Black Nurses
Publications
Medical Management Guide for the DoD Military Health System. 2009
Timeline
Staff Nurse-Ambulatory Care
NEW JERSEY VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VISN-3)
04.2015 - Current
Staff Nurse-Ambulatory Care
NEW JERSEY VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VISN-3)
05.2014 - 04.2015
Staff Nurse-Community Living Center
NEW JERSEY VETERAN’S ADMINISTRATION (VISN-3)
10.2012 - 05.2014
Army Remote Case Manager
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY-CBWTU-MA
07.2010 - 07.2012
Registered Nurse
PATIENT CARE/ALMOST FAMILY
02.2010 - 07.2010
Nurse Consultant Medical Management Programs
TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
08.2008 - 08.2009
Nurse Case Manager Augmented Inspector (In support of Operation Enduring Freedom)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
11.2007 - 08.2008
WTU/Med Hold Case Manager/Senior Case Manager (In support of Operation Enduring Freedom)
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY-IRELAND ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01.2004 - 11.2007
Weekend Supervisor
PARKWAY MANOR EXTENDED CARE
08.2001 - 01.2004
Director of Public Health Nursing
CITY OF NEWARK-DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
04.1998 - 08.2008
Director of Clinical Services
CORRECTIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
09.1995 - 04.1998
Health Educator / Clinical Services Manager
PHP HEALTH CARE/BCBS
12.1994 - 09.1995
Director of Nursing / Staff Nurse
NO BARRIERS HEALTH CARE AGENCY
08.1988 - 04.1998
Assistant Unit Coordinator/Unit Coordinator
KESSLER INSTITUTE FOR REHABILITATION
09.1984 - 12.1994
Case Manager | Med/Surg Nurse| Personnel Officer | Commander
UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE
12.1979 - 12.2015
Doctorate in Health Administration -
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Master of Public Administration, with Concentration in Health Care Administration -
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing -
ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
WEST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Registered Nurse for the Minute Clinic
ON ASSIGNMENT HEALTHCARE STAFFING