SANDRA LONG*

REGISTERED NURSE

** ***** ***, ************, ** 07403

862-***-****

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SUMMARY

Professionally trained registered nurse for 30 years. Specialty experience in psychiatric nursing. Strong clinical and assessment skills. Self motivated. Team Player. Provides compassionate, culturally-competent, patient- centered care.

WORK

EXPERIENCE

BERGEN NEW

BRIDGE MEDICAL

CENTER

2017 - PRESENT

Charge Nurse

Act as a day shift charge nurse on a 24 bed psychiatric unit. Overseeing the daily functioning of unit directing admissions, discharges and general patient flow. Provide day-to-day clinical direction to mental health workers and paraprofessional staff. Coordinate interpersonal unit interactions and identified staff training needs. Participate in the orientation of new staff members Work with hospital leadership to identify and minimize barriers to providing coordinated care. BERGEN REGIONAL

MEDICAL CENTER

1991 - 2017

Registered Nurse

Provided services for patients with substance abuse disorders, mood disorders, depressive disorders, psychotic disorders, attention deficit disorders, eating disorders, dementia and behavioral disorders. Identified patient care areas to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Supported the patient's healthcare team as an advocate for the patient and their family Health teaching/counseling

Facilitated medication and discharge planning groups for patients. Participated in Performance Improvement Activities. BERGEN PINES

COUNTY HOSPITAL

1987 - 1991

Registered Nurse

Performed a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services including assessing planning administering and evaluating patient care.

Used therapeutic communication to maximize positive patient outcome. Conducted groups on mental, physical, and emotional well being. Monitored patients' mental and emotional condition; frequently assessed potential safety concerns and provided companion and personal care services.

Taught and provided psychosocial support to patients and their families Promoted positive health, safety and infection control culture to maintain a safe environment. MEDICAL

ASSISTANT/OFFICE

MANAGER

1977 - 1987

Managed a busy cardiologist/internist practice.

Performed physicals, administered stress test, EKG, Phlebotomy Managed overall operation of medical office services and patient care. Completed accounts payable and processed insurance claims. Received and processed medical record requests.

Scheduled appointments and registered patients. Prepared patient charts and consent forms. Entered medical information.

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF

SCIENCE IN NURSING

(BSN)

1998 - 2000

Ramapo College of New Jersey

ASSOCIATE OF

SCIENCE (ADN

PROGRAM)

1984 - 1987

Felician College

ASSOCIATES

DEGREE

1972 - 1974

Bergen Community College

Dean's List

SKILLS

BLS

CPR

Knowledge of psychotropic medication administration, management and training Strong psychiatric evaluation and treatment-planning skills. Excellent documentation and assessment skills.

Infection Control

Medical Office Administration

Dementia and Alzheimer's

Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid dependence. Eating Disorders

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