Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Todd Long

Grimes,IA

Summary

I'm a well educated new nurse that's energetic and determined to do whatever it takes to provide excellence in patient care. My career history began with me working as a Critical Care Resource Pool Nurse. My job was to float between the Neuro Trauma, Cardiac Surgical, and Cardiac Medical ICUs helping where I was needed most at the time. I'm currently working as a Cardiac Telemetry Nurse where I provide direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. I have proven my ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. I'm consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. I believe in continuing education and am always working towards obtaining new certifications, learning skills and obtaining higher nursing degrees.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Des Moines, IA
03.2022 - Current
  • Managing admission and discharge of patients, including patient assessments, care planning, health educations and discharge support. At times there can be up to 10 admissions and 10 discharges in one eight hour period
  • Utilizing critical thinking skills to rapidly assess the level of care needed based on symptoms
  • Evaluating healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care
  • Advocating for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners to meet patient needs at home such as help with meals, affording medications and housing arrangements
  • Educating patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options
  • Auditing charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Contributing to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Training new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
  • Managing quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Collaborating with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Conferring with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Monitoring patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Participating in nursing simulation activities, evidence-based practice project implementation and competency development to further nursing education.
  • Maintained quality care and comfort for patients with heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and other conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
  • Managed quality care for patients with heart failure, end-stage renal disease and coronary artery disease.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new nurses and potential student nurses to achieve training outcomes.

Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
Des Moines, IA
02.2018 - 02.2022
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
12.2021

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
12.2000

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Mercy Regional Emergency Training Center
Des Moines, IA
05.1994

Skills

  • Staff Supervision
  • Precepting
  • Triaging
  • Shared Governance
  • Acute Care Expertise
  • Infection Control Measures
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Implantable Pacemakers
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention
  • Emergency Situations
  • Monitoring Telemetry
  • Interpreting EKGs
  • Pain Management Techniques
  • PICC Lines
  • Temporary Pacemakers
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Heart Failure
  • Training Junior Team Members

Accomplishments

  • Clinical Skills - Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documentation - Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation.
  • Research - Completed group study focused on patient comfort, costs and test results, which resulted in increased patient satisfaction.
  • Patient Care - Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements.Successfully provided quality care to 10 patients in a high paced environment.

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
03.2022 - Current

Patient Care Technician

UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
02.2018 - 02.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Des Moines Area Community College

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Clinical Psychology

University of Iowa

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Mercy Regional Emergency Training Center
Todd Long