Case Management Home Health
Resume:
Cherry Jo Long, R.N., B.S.N.
Fort Smith, AR 72916
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Registered Nurse with 13 years of experience in a variety of settings within the field of nursing. Nursing experience includes LTACH, dialysis, home health, therapy disciplines, LTC settings, and extensive case management experience.
CORE STRENGTHS
New technology integration and education
Team leadership, collaboration and relationship building
Detail oriented
Excellent computer skills
Excellent Client Management skills
Strong skills in developing interpersonal relationships with staff and client/family
Education
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
University of Arkansas Fort Smith, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Associate Degree in Arts
University of Arkansas Fort Smith, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Infection Prevention Specialist
19 hour program from CDC
Honors
BSN Class President
University of Arkansas Fort Smith Dean’s List
Professional Experience
The Blossoms at Van Buren December 2023 to June 2024
Director of Nursing 109 bed facility
Elite Home Health November 2021 to November 2023
Patient Care Manager
Patient Care Manager responsible for care coordination for a patient load of between 80 and 126 patients.
Encompass Health and Rehab November 2020 to 2021
Case Manager
Clinical Case Manager-Encompass Hospital Fort Smith, AR
RN Case Manager in an accomplished rehabilitation hospital in Fort Smith, AR.
Per Diem Nursing
The Waters/Infinity Healthcare/Empire Risk Management 2020
ADON-The Waters of Fort Smith
Infection Control Officer/Specialist- Set up, support, development, and operation of Covid-19 wards in various parts of the State of Arkansas.
The Waters of Rogers
Director of Nursing 2019-2020
A ninety-six-bed nursing home owned and operated by Infinity Healthcare Systems. In addition to traditional nursing home patients, maintains two secure all male units. Specializes in care of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and a younger behavioral nursing home population.
Primary oversight, quality control, and care management of entire population. Responsible for maintaining appropriate med review, infection control, and staffing
Area Agency on Aging of Western Arkansas, Fort Smith, Ar. 2014-2019
A non-profit, home-based agency dedicated to helping you and your loved ones realize a better quality of life through individually tailored care. Our mission is to assist older individuals in maintaining desired lifestyles through accessible and affordable alternatives.
Region VII Ombudsman for Western Arkansas
Provided resident advocacy for all persons living in long-term care, assisted living and residential care centers.
Oversaw six counties in Western Arkansas
Consistently met state mandates for Community Education and Outreach
Successfully maintained and re-built Region VII’s volunteer program
Established and built new community relationships with Region VII Ombudsman office
Active participant in community senior support groups throughout the region
Home Healthcare R.N.
Provided skilled nursing care and non-skilled supervision in a six county area.
Covington Court Health and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Smith, AR 2013-2014
Responsibilities included:
Management of 35-50 residents and patients on busy therapy unit
Care plan development and therapy team collaboration
Fort Smith Regional Dialysis, Fort Smith, AR. 2012-2013
Provided dialysis in a variety of settings and levels of care.
Primarily performed dialysis in the Intensive Care Units and with emergent cases
Advance Care Hospital, Fort Smith, AR 2011- 2013
Advance Care Hospital is a 49- bed long term acute care facility.
Provided nursing care for patients who required one or more of the following therapies:
Ventilator Support, Cardiac Drips, IV Antibiotics, Critical Wound Care
Sparks Health Systems, Fort Smith, Ar. 2008 – 2010
Worked Full Time on very busy Med-Surg Floor as a PCA while in nursing school.
Prior to starting my medical career, I worked as a Transportation Specialist for 20 plus years
I was also a licensed IRS tax preparer that specialized in tax preparation for small over the road trucking companies/owner operators.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
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