Leslie Long
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with over 18 years as a Registered Nurse, 3 years as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, and 5 years in academia as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Recognized for integrity, attention to detail, dedication to high-quality patient care, developing connections, and encouraging growth through education.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville – College of Nursing
08.2024 - Current
- Courses: Clinical Immersion, Pathophysiology, Pediatric Nursing, Senior Practicum
- Roles: Didactic, Clinical instruction, Simulation, Laboratory, Committee involvement, Student mentoring
- Clinical- community partnerships faculty
Assistant Professor
Baptist Health Sciences University
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Courses: Pharmacology, Foundational Concepts of Nursing, Dosage, Health Assessment
- Roles: Didactic, Clinical instruction, Simulation, and Lab Instruction; Curriculum Development; Student Advising; Faculty Senate Member; Task Force Participation
Registered Nurse
ULPS Healthy Lifestyle Clinic
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Multidisciplinary Pediatric Obesity & Bariatric Surgery Clinic
- Patient & Family Education, Lifestyle Counseling, Preventive Health
Adjunct Faculty
University of Memphis – Loewenberg College of Nursing
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Clinical Instruction in Lab, Dosage, and Pediatric Clinical
- Development of Clinical Reasoning and Evaluation Materials
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – General Surgery
UT LeBonheur Pediatric Specialists
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Hospital Admissions, Discharge Planning, Consultations of Surgical Patients
- Ambulatory & Inpatient Care Management (including utilization review)
- Preceptor/training of RNs
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Care
Methodist Germantown Women’s and Children’s Pavilion
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Mother/Baby Education, Collaboration with Pediatric Subspecialties
Registered Nurse
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
07.2009 - 01.2013
- Patient & Family Education, Discharge Planning, Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- CVICU Step-down care; Pre and postoperative care; Medical-surgical care; PICU Step-down care; Operating room
- Charge Nurse Responsibilities; Preceptor
Graduate Nurse
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2009
- Tier II Nurse Extern & OR RN
- Sedation Procedures, Therapeutic Communication, Patient Safety
Education
Post-Master’s Certificate - Nursing Education
University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing
01.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
01.2008
Skills
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Clinical Reasoning & Decision-Making
- Curriculum Development & Evaluation
- Conflict Resolution & Collaboration
- Time Management & Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Positive Attitude & Professionalism
- Technology Proficiency: ExamSoft, Canvas, ATI, Typhon, Microsoft Office, Cerner, EPIC
- Patient care
- Continuing education
- Learning management systems
- Data entry
Affiliations
American Nurses Association (Member since 2021)
Certification
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care – Pediatric Nursing Certification Board, July 2015
- Registered Nurse – Tennessee Board of Nursing, License #RN168717, Issued 04/2009
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with Certificate of Fitness – Tennessee Board of Nursing, License #20501, Issued 09/2015
Timeline
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Tennessee, Knoxville – College of Nursing
08.2024 - Current
Assistant Professor
Baptist Health Sciences University
08.2022 - 07.2024
Adjunct Faculty
University of Memphis – Loewenberg College of Nursing
08.2021 - 06.2022
Registered Nurse
ULPS Healthy Lifestyle Clinic
03.2020 - 08.2022
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – General Surgery
UT LeBonheur Pediatric Specialists
01.2016 - 05.2019
Registered Nurse – Neonatal Care
Methodist Germantown Women’s and Children’s Pavilion
01.2013 - 01.2016
Registered Nurse
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
07.2009 - 01.2013
Graduate Nurse
Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital
07.2008 - 07.2009
Post-Master’s Certificate - Nursing Education
University of Memphis, Loewenberg College of Nursing
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Awards
The Volunteer New Faculty Award of Excellence, 2024; Laura Barnes Pediatric Research Award, 2024
Publications
Journal of Pediatric Surgical Nursing, 2017
Title: "Unusual Etiology of Chest Pain in Patient with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: A Case Report"
Manuscript ID: JPSN-D-17-00005R1