Anastasia Haley
Houston
Summary
Compassionate and team-oriented physician assistant student with a background as a pediatric perioperative RN and nearly a decade of experience in high-acuity surgical environments. Brings strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and leadership under pressure, with a calm and efficient approach to patient care. Experienced in collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, advocating for patients of all ages, and communicating clearly across developmental and cultural backgrounds. Passionate about providing high-quality, evidence-based care in surgical settings, especially orthopedics.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Perioperative
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2023
- Led and coordinated care across 6–8 operating rooms as charge nurse, collaborating with surgeons and anesthesia teams
- Worked in 10+ pediatric surgical specialties including orthopedics, neurosurgery, ENT, and plastics
- Proficient in sterile technique, patient positioning, surgical prepping, and intra-op monitoring
- Filled in as scrub nurse/surgical tech in emergent or understaffed cases
- Provided pre- and post-op education and assessment tailored to developmental stages
- Maintained calm, efficient demeanor during high-pressure situations such as trauma and urgent cases
Volunteer, Registered Nurse
Medical Mission Trip
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Worked as a circulating nurse in the operating room to complete 25 surgeries for children with hydrocephalus
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX08.2025
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX06.2014
Skills
- History taking & physical exam
- Differential diagnosis formulation
- Evidence-based clinical decision-making
- Patient education & counseling
- Documentation (EMR: Epic, Cerner)
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Venipuncture & IV insertion
- Intramuscular/subcutaneous injections
- EKG interpretation
- Incision & drainage
- Laceration repair / basic suturing
- Staple & suture removal
- Splinting & casting
- Wound care & dressing changes
- Joint aspiration/injection (observed or assisted)
- Pap smear & pelvic exams (for women’s health rotation)
- In-office diagnostic testing (eg, urinalysis, strep, glucose)
- OR workflow & sterile technique
- First assist (observed/assisted)
- Pre-op & post-op patient care
- Instrument setup and handling (if applicable)
- Use of retractors, suction, cautery (if assisted)
- Fracture management
- Operative site prepping and draping
Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association, expiration: May 2026
- Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, expiration: May 2026
- Registered Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing: 858886, expiration: July 2026
CLINICAL ROTATIONS
- Cardiology, Nathan Cardiology – Houston, TX
- Internal Medicine, Armstrong Medical Group – Webster, TX
- Rheumatology, Rheumatology Care Center – Houston, TX
- Primary Care Pediatrics, Nacogdoches Pediatrics – Nacogdoches, TX (2 rotations)
- Women’s Health, UTMB RMCH Conroe – Conroe, TX
- Otolaryngology, UTMB Otolaryngology – League City, TX
- Primary Care, Creekside Family Practice – Cypress, TX
- Behavioral Medicine, Family Psychiatry – League City, TX
- General Surgery, Houston Methodist – Houston, TX
- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery, UTHSC Orthopedics – Houston, TX
- Emergency Medicine, LBJ ER – Houston, TX
Timeline
Volunteer, Registered Nurse
Medical Mission Trip
01.2019 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Perioperative
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
07.2014 - 07.2023
Master of Physician Assistant Studies -
University of Texas Medical Branch
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
Texas Christian University
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