Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licensure Certification
Certification
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CELEICE WESTBERY

Pineville,LA

Summary

Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in updating charts, monitoring medications and working with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Quality-driven and efficient with strong interpersonal abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Nursing

Edgefield Recovery Center
Cheneyville, LA
12.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
  • Oversaw the daily operations of the nursing department including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.

Emergency Room Registered Nurse PRN

Cabrini Emergency Room
Alexandria, LA
05.2017 - Current
  • Taking care of critical care patients as well as Psychiatric patients in ER.
  • Provided emergency care to critically ill patients in a timely manner.
  • Performed triage, prioritizing treatment of incoming patients based on acuity level.
  • Monitored vital signs and other indicators of patient health status.
  • Educated families about their loved ones' conditions and provided emotional support.
  • Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, technicians, therapists, social workers, family members and other healthcare providers.

Agency Nurse Rapides Women's Hospital

Southern Evals Agency
Pineville, LA
06.2022 - 09.2023
  • Taking care of pediatric patients in critical care settings.
  • Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and reactions to treatments.
  • Provided direct care to pediatric patients with complex medical needs.
  • Administered intravenous fluids, medications, and blood products as ordered by physicians.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate quality patient care.
  • Monitored clinical outcomes for pediatric patients in critical condition.

Psychiatric Agency Nurse, Longleaf Psychiatric

Southern Evals Agency
Alexandria, LA
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Working in a psychiatric nurse on the psych units with a total of at least twenty patients on the unit.
  • Assessed client responses to medication regimes and reported any adverse reactions.
  • Monitored patients prescribed psychotropic medications to assess medications' effectiveness and side effects.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.

Surgical Nurse

Cabrini Surgery Center
Alexandria, LA
05.2012 - 12.2022
  • Working as a Circulator in surgery, pre-op, PACU, conscious sedation nurse and also endoscopy.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
  • Provided patient education on preoperative and postoperative care instructions.
  • Assessed patient condition before, during and after surgery to ensure safety standards are met.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by the surgeon according to established protocols.
  • Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for anesthesia administration and monitoring.
  • Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations that may arise during a surgical procedure.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Christus Cabrini Hospital
Alexandria, LA
07.2010 - 05.2012
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
  • Provided care to patients in a variety of settings, including critical care units, medical-surgical units, and emergency departments.
  • Performed ECG monitoring and interpretation of cardiac rhythms.

Education

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

University of Louisiana Laffayette
05.2020

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing -

Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Alexandria, LA
05.2010

Skills

  • Relationship Building
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Nurse Education and Training
  • HIPAA Regulations

Licensure Certification

  • Louisiana State Board Nursing, 2022-2023
  • ACLS, 01/2021-01/2022
  • BLS, 01/2022-2023

Certification

  • Advanced Care Life Support
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Basic life support

Timeline

Director of Nursing

Edgefield Recovery Center
12.2023 - Current

Agency Nurse Rapides Women's Hospital

Southern Evals Agency
06.2022 - 09.2023

Psychiatric Agency Nurse, Longleaf Psychiatric

Southern Evals Agency
01.2021 - 01.2022

Emergency Room Registered Nurse PRN

Cabrini Emergency Room
05.2017 - Current

Surgical Nurse

Cabrini Surgery Center
05.2012 - 12.2022

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Christus Cabrini Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2012

Bachelors of Science in Nursing -

University of Louisiana Laffayette

Associate of Science Degree in Nursing -

Louisiana State University At Alexandria
CELEICE WESTBERY