Danielle Long
Charlotte
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with direct and indirect experience providing nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. Recognized for productivity, efficiency, and the ability to complete tasks with a focus on high standards of care. Proficient in patient assessment/triage and medication management. Known for excellent communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced environments and fostering positive patient outcomes. A strong contributor to optimizing patient care through effective collaboration with healthcare team members and maintaining positive patient relations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN/Medical Liaison
Excel Medical Center
Charlotte
07.2024 - Current
- Provided patient education on various health topics and medications.
- Provided patient education on treatment plans and payment options.
- Worked with a community of telemedicine providers to complete daily tasks related to patient care needs
- Worked closely with pharmacy to ensure accurate prescriptions
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Identified needs of patients promptly and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Clinic LPN
Atrium Health Levine Children's University Pediatr
Charlotte
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided patient education regarding health maintenance topics.
- Ordered medical supplies, equipment, and medications as needed.
- Administered vaccines, injections, and other treatments as directed by physicians.
- Reviewed lab results with patients and answered any questions they had about their diagnosis or treatment plan.
- Answered phone calls from patients to answer questions or address concerns related to their care.
- Performed patient histories, vital signs, and medical screenings.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for patients and follow-up visits.
- Obtained authorization from insurance companies for requested services or medications.
- Provided assistance to physicians during exams or treatments as required.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures.
- Performed throat swabs and other basic diagnostic procedures.
- Conducted patient intake interviews to gather medical history and current health concerns.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens.
Clinic LPN
Hamilton Gastroenterology
Dalton
12.2021 - 10.2023
- Ordered laboratory tests, monitored results and reported any abnormalities to physician staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families and other healthcare professionals in a timely manner.
- Performed vital signs on patients, including height, weight, temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- Responded to inquiries from patients regarding their health status or treatment plan options.
- Conducted pre-screenings for new patients prior to their appointment with a physician.
- Assisted physicians with exams and treatments as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care services in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated family members about homecare instructions following hospital discharge or outpatient procedures.
- Provided patient education regarding medications, treatments and preventive health care measures.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff members when transferring patient care responsibilities.
- Assisted in scheduling appointments for follow-up visits and referrals to specialists as necessary.
LPN/clinical Lead Nurse
Children’s Erlanger
Chattanooga
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Provided training, guidance, and support for the clinical nursing team.
- Vaccines for Children coordinator in a clinic setting, which includes maintaining vaccine inventory by reconciliation and ordering.
- Processed referrals for the Adolescent Medicine clinic for patients with mental health illnesses and developmental delays.
- Worked with insurance companies, both state and private, to enable patients to receive Nexplanon
- Scrubbed daily schedules for a multi provider clinic
- Scheduled patient appointments for a multi provider clinic
- Maintained office inventory of clinical and non-clinical supplies
- Phlebotomy
- VS/clinical assessment in the acutely ill pediatric patient as well as well child check ups for pediatric patients ranging in age from newborn to 18 years of age
- Proficient in using screening tools such as pure tone hearing, OAE, SureSight vision scanner, spirometry, tympanogram, and Snellen/shape charts.
- Administered vaccines and medications to the pediatric patient.
- Straight catheterization.
- Transcribed physicians' orders and maintained patient records.
- Call back nurse/communicating and providing education to families
- Rapid Response team
- Worked with clinic lead team of other sub specialties to implement safety and clinic flow changes as needed
Clinic LPN
The Breast Center of Chattanooga
Chattanooga
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Work closely with breast oncology surgeons affiliated with both Memorial and Erlanger Hospital that see patients within the clinic
- Triage patients and obtain necessary vital signs and medical history from each patient
- Perform wound care, drain removal and stitch removal
- Assist with breast core needle biopsies and fine needle aspiration biopsies
- Assist with breast cyst and seroma aspirations
- Assist with stereotactic breast biopsies/ pre and post assessment
- Educate patients about biopsy procedure pre and post
- Educate patients about abnormal breast imaging using the Birads scale and about recommended biopsies per breast radiologist
- Create appointments and follow up phone calls to all patients
- Complete referral for treatment specific to patient needs in care
School Nurse
My Little School/Deming Public Schools
Deming
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving student health issues.
- Collaborated with teachers and other staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students.
- Participated in meetings with other healthcare professionals to discuss best practices for providing quality care to students.
- Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.
- Implemented school policies related to health and safety of students.
- Reviewed and updated existing protocols for various health-related topics such as allergies or asthma attacks.
- Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs.
- Monitored immunization requirements for all enrolled students.
- Coordinated with outside medical providers regarding student care.
- Educated faculty members on recognizing signs of illness in students.
- Instructed classes on nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention.
- Actively participated in developing new strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles among children.
- Organized health awareness activities throughout the year such as flu shot clinics.
- Investigated incidents of abuse or neglect reported by faculty members or other staff members.
- Provided resources and referrals to families concerning community healthcare services.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Conducted immunization programs and sight and hearing testing.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
Long Term Care LPN
Mimbres Longterm Healthcare Facility
Deming
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Clinic LPN
The Breast Center of Chattanooga
Chattanooga
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Work closely with breast oncology surgeons affiliated with both Memorial and Erlanger Hospital that see patients within the clinic
- Triage patients and obtain necessary vital signs and medical history from each patient
- Perform wound care, drain removal and stitch removal
- Assist with breast core needle biopsies and fine needle aspiration biopsies
- Assist with breast cyst and seroma aspirations
- Assist with stereotactic breast biopsies/ pre and post assessment
- Educate patients about biopsy procedure pre and post
- Educate patients about abnormal breast imaging using the Birads scale and about recommended biopsies per breast radiologist
- Create appointments and follow up phone calls to all patients
- Complete referral for treatment specific to patient needs in care
Clinic LPN
The Children’s Doctors p.c.
Fort Oglethorpe
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Synagis Nurse: administer monthly RSV prophylactic immunoglobin to all qualified premature infants or with infants with congenital lung or heart defect
- Work with insurance companies to get infants who meet the criteria to receive Synagis, approved for medication
- Keep inventory on medication and order as needed
- Create monthly Synagis appointments for all patients
- Educate parents on the risk and benefits of infant receiving Synagis injections as well as educate parents on the preventative measures against RSV
- Experienced with well and sick pediatric and adolescent office visits
- Capillary needle sticks
- Urinalysis along with assisting with catheterization if necessary
- Obtain necessary vital signs
- Snellen chart eye exams and hearing evaluation
- Call back nurse
- Performed influenza, mono and step tests in office
- Assisted with culturing of abscesses and other wounds
Education
LPN to RN Transition -
Southern Adventist University
08.2020
LPN to RN Transition - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN06.2020
LPN Program -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
09.2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Patient, family, and community education
- Proficient in EPIC
- Proficient in Google Suite (Docs, Gmail and Teams)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Drug Calculation
- Medication Management
- Phlebotomy
- Multitasking
Certification
- Compact State Nursing License
- BLS
Timeline
LPN/Medical Liaison
Excel Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
Clinic LPN
Atrium Health Levine Children's University Pediatr
10.2023 - 07.2024
Clinic LPN
Hamilton Gastroenterology
12.2021 - 10.2023
LPN/clinical Lead Nurse
Children’s Erlanger
01.2018 - 12.2021
Clinic LPN
The Breast Center of Chattanooga
01.2017 - 01.2018
School Nurse
My Little School/Deming Public Schools
01.2015 - 01.2017
Long Term Care LPN
Mimbres Longterm Healthcare Facility
01.2014 - 01.2015
Clinic LPN
The Breast Center of Chattanooga
01.2011 - 01.2014
Clinic LPN
The Children’s Doctors p.c.
01.2009 - 01.2011
LPN to RN Transition -
Southern Adventist University
LPN to RN Transition - Nursing
Chattanooga State Community College
LPN Program -
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
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