Celeste B. Haley, RN
*** ****** ***** *****, ***** Holly NC 28120, 704-***-****, *******@*****.***
Exceptional Emergency Room Nurse
Dedicated to outstanding leadership and unparalleled patient care with high-stress environments.
Competitive advantages
Accomplished Registered Nurse committed to providing exceptional patient care. Mastery of clinical skills;
holistic approach to the care of Emergency Room. Practiced in comprehensive medical assessment s,
evaluations, planning and medication administration. Collaborative professional focused on a therapeutic
patient/nurse relationship. Consistently exceeds rigorous expectations.
Areas of Nursing Expertise
* ER Nursing Staff Leadership * Training/Professional Development
* Patient Education * Process Improvements
* Nurse Evaluations * Quality Care
* Quick Problem Solving * Policies/Procedure Developments
Highlights of professional Nursing Experience
Presbyterian Hospital, Huntersville NC 07/10-Present
ER Nurse (2010-Present)Provides exceptional nursing care within a level 3 trauma center with over 40
beds in the Emergency Department. Ensure the provision of quality emergency medical care to pati ents
requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and standard nursing
practice. Care includes performing skillful and comprehensive assessments, administers medications and
injections, executes plans of care, evaluates patients’ and families’ responses to individualized nursing
interventions, provides patient/family teaching and education, and instructs patients on referrals and
discharge procedures. Assessed and prioritized care for a wide range of conditions, incl uding medical,
cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric and psychiatric. Place NG tubes and assist physician with
intubations and heart catheters.
Gaston County Schools 8/09 -9/10
School Nurse (2009-2010) Provided preventive health services to facilitate the student’s optimal physical,
mental, emotional and social growth and development. Identifies problems and disabilities and provides such
services as case finding, health education, referring and care in order to help prevent serious health problems
which would later be more difficult and costly to address. Supports the education process by working to
assure the health of the students.
Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia NC 7/08 - 9/09
Emergency Department Nurse (2008-9/2009) Provided exceptional nursing care within a level 3 trauma
center with over 40 beds in the Emergency Department. Ensure the provision of quality emergency medical
care to patients requiring emergency treatment in accordance with physician orders, hospital policy, and
standard nursing practice. Care included performing skillful and compre hensive assessments, administered
medications and injections, executed plans of care, evaluated patients’ and families’ responses to
individualized nursing interventions, provides patient/family teaching and education, and instructs patients
on referrals and discharge procedures. Assessed and prioritized care for a wide range of conditions,
including medical, cardiac, neurological, orthopedic, pediatric and psychiatric. Place d NG tubes and assist
physician with intubations and heart catheters.
Presbyterian School of Nursing at Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte NC 12/05 - 5/08
Student Nurse (2005-2008) Completed clinical rotations in Continuing/Episodic care, Labor and
Delivery/Postpartum, Pediatrics, Psychiatric, Adult Medical/Surgical and Community Health. Completed
164 hours of internship on a women’s surgery and oncology unit under the supervision of a Preceptor/
Registered Nurse.
Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia NC 9/07 - 3/08
Student Nurse-Internship (2007-2008): Provided direct and safe care to a diverse population of
post-surgical patients, patients with diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and patients suffering from various complications
and disease processes.
Gaston Memorial Hospital, Gastonia NC 4/00 - 7/08
Nursing Assistant II (2000-2008): Assisted nursing staff with the care of patients on a 40 bed unit . Assist
patients with Activities of Daily Living, feeding and transport. Check blood glucose levels, document in
Invision software. Insert urinary catheters, remove catheters and IV’s. Monitor patients’ vital signs and
record intake and output. Observe patients and report changes to primary nurse.
Education & certifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Queens University of Charlotte - Charlotte, NC, 2008
Registered Nurse License # 223661
Provider:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Cardiac Life Support (PALS)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
CPR, AED & First Aid
Computer Skills include: Microsoft Office, Windows 2000, XP, Invision, Sorian, PACS, Medhost, T System
and Dashboard.
Volunteers Time and Service at Samaritan House, Salvation Army and Crisis Assistance Ministry.