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Leah Long

Paducah

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate registered nurse with experience in direct patient care in the hospital setting. Strong commitment to providing quality care to all patients and family members. Proven ability to utilize critical thinking skills and collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Known for productive time management, fostering teamwork, and playing a role in successful patient outcomes. Determined to continuously seek professional growth in the healthcare practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health
Paducah
01.2024 - Current
  • Recover post-operative joint surgeries.
  • Perform skills such as IV initiation/maintenance, NGT maintenance, ostomy maintenance, pain control, etc.
  • Provide emotional support to patients during challenging healthcare experiences.
  • Maintain accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.

Patient Care Assistant

Bon Secours Mercy Health
Paducah
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient care.
  • Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
  • Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
  • Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
  • Reported any changes in patient condition to the primary nurse immediately.

Nurse Extern

Baptist Health Deaconess
Madisonville
05.2023 - 08.2024
  • Cared for my own group of patients under the supervision of another nurse.
  • Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately.
  • Shadowed nursing staff to better understand care approaches and learn proper procedures.
  • Administered medications under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Performed basic nursing care procedures, such as wound care and catheter insertion.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY
12-2024

Skills

  • Patient advocate
  • Effective time management
  • Critical thinking
  • Professionalism
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Bon Secours Mercy Health
01.2024 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Bon Secours Mercy Health
05.2023 - 01.2025

Nurse Extern

Baptist Health Deaconess
05.2023 - 08.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Leah Long