Wesley Long
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Resourceful and skilled Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RRNA) with over 7 years of experience as a Registered Nurse in intensive care units. Dedicated to providing safe, patient-centered anesthesia care and interventions while seeking to leverage expertise in anesthetic management to serve and enhance the well-being of my community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, PACU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Acted as a strong patient and family advocate to ensure an adequate continuum of care as the patient or family saw fit
- Serve as resource for other nurses and supporting staff
- Assessed patients by obtaining their vitals, history and physical, and obtained Intravenous access.
- Assessed patients Aldrete scores to determine their readiness for discharge.
- Maintained hemodynamic and patent airway in the postoperative anesthetic period
CCU Float Registered Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital,
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Maintained management of arterial lines for hemodynamic monitoring
- Collected blood specimens for Lab and respiratory staff to process and evaluate results
- Administered conscious sedation for cardioversion while monitoring patients’ vitals and status
ICU Float Registered Nurse
Piedmont HealthCare
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Serve as resource for other nurses and supporting staff
- Responded to code blue alerts and provided emergent care to patients
- Monitored and treated patients for withdrawal symptoms using CIWA
ICU Nurse
Emory Healthcare University
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Provide unbiased nursing care to the critically ill across the healthcare system
- Able to exemplify flexibility while working with various healthcare team members across the system
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition
COVID-19 ICU RN
East Georgia Regional Medical Cente
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Monitored and cared for positive Covid-19 patients by assessing hemodynamic and respiratory status and implementing interventions
- Administered nasal swab/PCR tests to test for Covid-19
- Skillfully managed multiple critically ill patients simultaneously while maintaining a focus on each individual''s specific needs.
- Coordinated successful code blue responses as part of a rapid response team by effectively communicating with colleagues and utilizing appropriate interventions.
Neuro ICU RN
WellStar Health System - Kennestone Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2019
- Utilize knowledge and skills proficiently which requires minimal supervision to provide care for more complex patients
- Develop and sustain effective and cooperative working relationships with fellow employees, patients, families, and physicians
- Improve patient outcome by safely monitoring and adjusting external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, and other surgical devices as directed by physicians’ orders
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center South
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Successfully assess, manage, and care for a heavy patient load while upholding patient safety as the utmost priority
- Deliver individualized high-quality care through meaningful communication and understanding of the voice of the patient
- Proactively contribute to a team recently recognized for0 Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections this past year
- Maintain nursing records and charts accurately by competently documenting throughout the day
- Gained advanced technical skills in operating mechanical ventilators, ensuring appropriate settings adjustments according to individualized needs of each patient under respiratory support therapy.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX11.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies
Clayton State University
Morrow, GA07.2013
Skills
- Cerner
- Epic Systems
- Respiratory care
- Intensive care unit
- Post-anesthesia care unit
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Anesthesia administration
- Medication management
- Monitoring vital signs
- Airway management
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse License
- GA/Compact State License Number: RN269102
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Registered Nurse, PACU
Northside Hospital Atlanta
12.2021 - 07.2022
CCU Float Registered Nurse
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital,
02.2021 - 08.2021
ICU Float Registered Nurse
Piedmont HealthCare
11.2020 - 01.2021
COVID-19 ICU RN
East Georgia Regional Medical Cente
09.2020 - 10.2020
Traveling COVID-19 ICU Registered Nurse
Mount Sinai Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020
ICU Nurse
Emory Healthcare University
11.2019 - 12.2020
Neuro ICU RN
WellStar Health System - Kennestone Hospital
02.2018 - 10.2019
ICU/CCU Registered Nurse
Atlanta Medical Center South
07.2017 - 01.2018
- Registered Professional Nurse License
- GA/Compact State License Number: RN269102
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies
Clayton State University
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