Celeste Anderson
Brighton,MA
Summary
I am an accomplished registered nurse with experience at Beth Israel Lahey Health and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, specializing in orthopedic, neurosurgery, trauma care, and intermediate care settings. Proficient in managing complex patient conditions, I excel in critical thinking, comprehensive patient assessment, and delivering compassionate, individualized care. I have expertise in utilizing EHR systems for precise documentation and patient tracking, with experience in applying data-driven approaches to enhance clinical decision-making. My leadership in emergency response situations and mentoring new nurses has fostered teamwork and elevated clinical proficiency. Committed to advancing evidence-based practices, I prioritize patient advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the integration of healthcare technologies to improve care and outcomes. My research interests include critical care management, optimizing team-based care, healthcare innovation, and diabetes care, with a focus on the prevention and treatment of type 1 diabetes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Trauma Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Health
01.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive care to patients with complex orthopedic, neurosurgical, and trauma-related conditions across preoperative, postoperative, and critical care settings.
- Collaborated with the patient, family, and healthcare team in open discussions to identify mutual goals based on nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
- Assessed, prioritized, and managed care for acutely ill trauma patients in high-pressure environments.
- Monitored and interpreted telemetry readings, identifying and reporting cardiac abnormalities to ensure timely interventions
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills during emergencies, including acute neurological changes and trauma resuscitation.
- Precepted and mentored new nurses and nursing students, fostering clinical excellence in orthopedic and trauma care.
- Managed accurate documentation using electronic health records (EHR) to ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided high-quality patient care to acutely ill patients with gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreatic conditions, ensuring safe, compassionate, and effective treatment.
- Recognized early signs of patient deterioration and initiated emergency interventions, including Rapid Response Team activation.
- Monitored and managed complex GI cases, including patients with gastrointestinal bleeds, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, bowel obstructions, and postoperative surgical interventions.
- Assessed, documented, and reported changes in patient conditions to interdisciplinary teams, facilitating timely interventions and care plan adjustments.
- Monitored and managed postprocedural patients, including those recovering from endoscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
- Promoted patient independence by establishing care goals and teaching patients about conditions, medications, and self-care skills.
Education
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Nursing Practice
Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA05-2028
Master of Science - Nursing
Boston College
Chestnut Hill12-2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences- University Honors Program
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2021
High School Diploma -
Texas High School
Texarkana, TX05-2018
Skills
- Patient Assessment, Monitoring, and Compassionate Patient Care
- Medication Administration (Oral, IV, IM, Subcutaneous)
- Wound Care and Dressing Changes
- Catheterization (Foley and Suprapubic)
- Pain Management
- Electronic Health Records (EHR) Systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams
- Conducting literature reviews for evidence-based practice
- Collecting and analyzing clinical data
- Data entry and management in RedCap, SPSS, Excel
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the states of Massachusetts and Louisiana
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR, AED)
Timeline
Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Trauma Registered Nurse
Beth Israel Lahey Health
01.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the states of Massachusetts and Louisiana
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR, AED)
Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Family Nursing Practice
Boston College
Master of Science - Nursing
Boston College
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Sciences- University Honors Program
Loyola University New Orleans
High School Diploma -
Texas High School
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