Paul L. Long, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse II at Duke Regional Hospital
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Roxboro, North Carolina, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Ukeru
    -
    Feb, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Safe Clinch
    -
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
    American Heart Association
    Jul, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Instructor
    Crisis Prevention Intervention
    Dec, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Registered Nurse
    North Carolina Board Nursing
    Jul, 2003
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Clinical Nurse II
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      Care of patients having both colonoscopies and bronchoscopies, preoperative assessment, placement of IV access, in the procedural room make sure that patient is comfortable and monitor vital signs and anesthesia (procedural sedation), post procedural care, make sure that the patient is tolerating fluids and understands signs of potential complications. Care of patients having both colonoscopies and bronchoscopies, preoperative assessment, placement of IV access, in the procedural room make sure that patient is comfortable and monitor vital signs and anesthesia (procedural sedation), post procedural care, make sure that the patient is tolerating fluids and understands signs of potential complications.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Nurse Ambassador
      • Apr 2022 - Jul 2022

      Support and educate patients with autoimmune disorders that are starting treatment with Humira, Skyrizi and Rinvoq; ensure that patients are able to understand insurance information and are able to receive their meds at the lowest possible cost; virtual injection training; provideongoing interaction as they reach fulfillment with the medication and their diagnosis; documented patient interactions utilizing iEngage; and ensure that all supplies are readily available for patient success. Support and educate patients with autoimmune disorders that are starting treatment with Humira, Skyrizi and Rinvoq; ensure that patients are able to understand insurance information and are able to receive their meds at the lowest possible cost; virtual injection training; provideongoing interaction as they reach fulfillment with the medication and their diagnosis; documented patient interactions utilizing iEngage; and ensure that all supplies are readily available for patient success.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Nursing Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Apr 2022

      Management of core nursing staff; responsible for staffing and scheduling of nurses, facilitation of nursing staff training and adherence to compliance, interviewing and collaboration in hiring of new nurses; adherence to the organization’s policy and procedures; ordering medication and medical supplies. Management of core nursing staff; responsible for staffing and scheduling of nurses, facilitation of nursing staff training and adherence to compliance, interviewing and collaboration in hiring of new nurses; adherence to the organization’s policy and procedures; ordering medication and medical supplies.

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Registered Nurse
      • Feb 2019 - Jun 2021

      Acted as a staff nurse on an adult behavioral health unit, responsible for admitting patients, administration of medication, assessed patients and response to medication regiment. Case presentation to psychiatrist to design an appropriate plan of care for discharge. Facilitation of groups with patients seeking to set goals and achieve the set goals. Functioned as the Charge Nurse, completion of staffing assignment, liaison for referrals to both Duke University Hospital (William’s Ward) and Duke Regional behavioral health units and completion of report to oncoming charge staff.

    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Registered Nurse
      • Apr 2018 - Dec 2018

      Assessment and monitoring of surgical orthopedic/trauma patients on 6100; responsible for seeking orders in regard to patient care; changing dressings; administration of medications; computerized charting on EPIC (Maestro) system; admitting surgical/medical patients; discharging patients and providing education to patients and families. Assessment and monitoring of surgical orthopedic/trauma patients on 6100; responsible for seeking orders in regard to patient care; changing dressings; administration of medications; computerized charting on EPIC (Maestro) system; admitting surgical/medical patients; discharging patients and providing education to patients and families.

    • Registered Nurse
      • Jun 2008 - Feb 2018

      Act in the capacity of charge nurse on a 23 bed inpatient facility; continual assessment of post-operative patients; medication administration; documentation of patient care; contact physicians for clarification of existing orders or medical issues of patients; monitor lab results ensuring that all are within normal limits. Act in the capacity of charge nurse on a 23 bed inpatient facility; continual assessment of post-operative patients; medication administration; documentation of patient care; contact physicians for clarification of existing orders or medical issues of patients; monitor lab results ensuring that all are within normal limits.

    • Registered Nurse
      • Jul 2003 - Jun 2008

      Acted in the capacity of charge nurse on a 32 bed orthopedic/neuro surgical floor; precepted new employees and resourced float pool staff; responsible for shift assignment; administration of medication using a computerized system. Acted in the capacity of charge nurse on a 32 bed orthopedic/neuro surgical floor; precepted new employees and resourced float pool staff; responsible for shift assignment; administration of medication using a computerized system.

    • Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager
      • Nov 1995 - Jan 2003

      Conducted clinical interviews using a substance abuse screening tool (SASSI) and DSM-IV substance abuse criteria to determine level of treatment needed; taught educational component for first time offenders; developed and facilitated a psychoeducational short-term program for substance abusers; monitored sobriety through random drug screens; established contacts with community agencies involved with clients; acted as a liaison between the criminal justice system and the local mental health system.

    • Adult Probation/Parole Officer
      • Sep 1990 - Nov 1995

      Processed offenders placed on supervised probation/parole; monitor residence, employment, substance abuse treatment and any other court orders through monthly or bimonthly meetings; testified in court when offenders were noncompliant; utilized other jail diversionary programs (such as, electronic house arrest, boot camp or other community resources). Processed offenders placed on supervised probation/parole; monitor residence, employment, substance abuse treatment and any other court orders through monthly or bimonthly meetings; testified in court when offenders were noncompliant; utilized other jail diversionary programs (such as, electronic house arrest, boot camp or other community resources).

Education

  • University of North Carolina at Greensboro
    Bachelor of Science, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    2017 - 2018
  • Piedmont Community College
    Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
    2000 - 2003
  • Elon University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), English
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