Alexandra Long (Sherwood)

NICU/ICN RN BSN

Morgan Hill, California, United States

About

I've developed a diverse set of skills through my experiences in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, Early Intervention Services, & Special Education. This well rounded knowledge has enabled me to effectively care for and connect with patients and their families.

Experience

  • Registered Nurse at Stanford Children's Health | Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
    Jun 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula
    Sep 2020 - May 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • California State University, Stanislaus (Stockton, California, United States)
    • Neonatal Intensive Care Student Nurse
      Jan 2020 - Apr 2020 · 4 mos

      San Joaquin General Hospital NICU - 225 Hours - Communicated Effectively Among Professional Team - Developed & Fostered Trusting Relationships with Patients & Families - Assessed Vital Signs, EKG Readings, & In-Take and Output - Implemented & Organized Plans of Care for 3 Patients Per Day - Administered Medications by Mouth (PO), Intramuscular (IM), Subcutaneous (SubQ), & Intravenous (IV) - Provided Nasogastric & Orogastric Care & Feedings - Educated Parents & Care Givers on New Born Care (ie. Breast Feeding Techniques & Feeding Patterns)

    • Student Nurse Clinical Experiences
      May 2019 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr

      Medical Surgical - 225 Hours Pediatric & Maternity - 120 Hours Community Health - 94 Hours Psychiatric/Mental Health - 100 Hours TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS - 764 Hours

  • Infant Developmental Specialist at Kidango, Inc.
    Sep 2015 - Dec 2018 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    - Applied Early Intervention Developmental Techniques with Infants & Their Parents - Developed Plan for Key Milestones of Each Child's Development - Assessed Child's Developmental Progress With Weekly Updates to Families & Director - Fostered Trusting Relationships with Children & Their Families - Collaborated with Inter-Professional Teams with Physicians & Therapists (Occupational, Physical, & Speech)

  • Autism Specialist Para Educator at Walt Disney Elementary School
    Jan 2015 - Sep 2015 · 9 mos

    - Developed Strong Lasting Relationships with Children & Their Parents - Positive Reinforcement Training with Children (Ages 2-3) - Demonstrate Nurturing, Compassionate, & Encouragement Skills Towards Preschoolers - Utilized Stimulating Activities to Help Children Developmentally, Academically, & Socially - Focused Sessions To Encouraged Independence & Confidence