Chelsea Veselka, BSN, RN
Cypress,TX
Summary
Highly motivated Registered Nurse with over 6 years of experience in Pediatric Critical Care. Pursuing MSN at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center to practice as a pediatric nurse practitioner in primary care. I am obtaining 575 hours of clinical experience in primary care pediatric clinics, complex care clinics, pediatric urgent care, and otolaryngology.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, Pediatric ICU
2018.07 - Current
Charge Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
2021.10 - Current
Tracheostomy Educator
Texas Children's Hospital
2021.04 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
Texas Children's Hospital
2021.07 - Current
Team Leader
Texas Children's Hospital
2019.03 - Current
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX2025-05
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2018
Skills
- Elected as "New Graduate Nurse of the Year" in the PICU
- Successfully trained over 30 families on how to manage their child's tracheostomy to facilitate a safe discharge home.
- Charge nurse in a large 92 bed PICU. Collaborates with other charge nurses to ensure efficient patient flow and safe staffing.
- Elected as a team leader in the PICU. Supports bedside nurses with any care needs and serves as a resource for all staff assist calls and code events.
- Served as a preceptor to more than 15 new graduate and experienced nurses. Educates new hires on evidence-based practice and hospital protocols to prepare them for independent practice.
Special Skills
- Patient and Family Education
- Leadership
- Communication
- Time management
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse | Texas Board of Nursing | Exp. November 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support | Exp. December 2024
- Basic Life Support- Provider | Exp. July 2025
Organizations
- Texas Children's Nurse Retention Council | Secretary | 2019-Present
- National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners | Member | 2023-Present
Volunteer
- Cy Fair High School Professional Day Speaker and Student Mentor
- CPS and Foster Care Clothing Drive
Timeline
Charge Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital
2021.10 - Current
Nurse Preceptor
Texas Children's Hospital
2021.07 - Current
Tracheostomy Educator
Texas Children's Hospital
2021.04 - Current
Team Leader
Texas Children's Hospital
2019.03 - Current
Registered Nurse
Texas Children's Hospital, Pediatric ICU
2018.07 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas A&M University
- Registered Nurse | Texas Board of Nursing | Exp. November 2025
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support | Exp. December 2024
- Basic Life Support- Provider | Exp. July 2025
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