LaToya Celestine MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Hackensack
Summary
Compassionate, recently certified Psychiatric- Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 14 years of acute nursing experience in medical and psychiatric environments. Demonstrated ability in direct patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans. Proficient in crisis intervention techniques and improving patient outcomes through strategic care management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detox Registered Nurse
Turning Point Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Paterson
11.2020 - Current
- Administering medications and treatments to patients undergoing detoxification
- Monitoring vital signs and withdrawal symptoms of patients and adjusting treatment as necessary
- Assessing patients' medical histories and developing individualized detox plans
- Ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and protocols related to detoxification and medication management
Lead Case Manager
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Paramus
09.2018 - Current
- Review precertification requests for medical necessity and refer those requests that require additional expertise to the Medical Director.
- Review clinical information for concurrent reviews and extend lengths of stay as appropriate.
- Utilize effective relationship management, coordination of services, resource management, patient advocacy, education, and related interventions.
- Establish an effective rapport with other employees, customers, clients, patients, families, physicians, and professional support service staff.
- Oversaw case management processes and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Facilitated patient assessments to identify needs and resources.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Provided support and mentoring for less experienced Case Managers.
- Actively participated in professional trainings and workshops to stay abreast of current trends in the field of case management.
Emergency Registered Nurse
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
Paramus
11.2015 - Current
- Assess nature and extent of medical and psychiatric illness to establish and prioritize interventional procedures.
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
- Administered drugs, orally and by injection, and performed intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
- Operated equipment such as EKGs, external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
- Utilize Advanced Cardiac Life Support techniques and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation during active cardiopulmonary arrests and life-threatening events.
Emergency Registered Nurse
Hackensack UMC Mountainside
Montclair
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Coordinated with treatment center personnel to obtain patients' vital statistics and medical history, to determine the circumstances of the emergency, and to administer emergency treatment.
- Assess nature and extent of illness and injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures.
- Administered drugs, orally and by injection, and performed intravenous procedures under a physician's direction.
- Operated equipment such as EKGs, external defibrillators and bag-valve mask resuscitators in advanced life-support environments.
- Utilize Advanced Cardiac Life Support techniques and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation during active cardiopulmonary arrests and life-threatening events.
Emergency Registered Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
Brooklyn
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Perform initial patient assessment and gather family member's information regarding potential health conditions
- Effective and efficient emergency response and intervention for all ER patients assigned
- Provide continuous patient monitoring of progress after administration of medications of blood/fluids for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Utilize Advanced Cardiac Life Support techniques and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation during active cardiopulmonary arrests and life-threatening events.
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
Cedar Grove
12.2011 - 08.2014
- Medicate and treat 16 patients per shift.
- Perform a functional assessment and a physical examination
- Operating and maintaining a wound vac machine and dressing
- Obtain and transcribe orders given from doctors and nurse practitioners
- Assure the privacy and personal dignity of patients.
Education
Post Master's Certificate - Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Washburn University
Topeka, KS08.2025
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06.2019
Bachelor's - science
Felician College
Lodi, NJ10.2013
Associate - Science
Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ07.2011
Skills
- Medication administration and triage
- EMR systems
- Case management
- Team collaboration
- Clinical documentation
- Nursing and case management
- Hospital experience
- Utilization management
Certification
Advanced Practice Nurse-Resident
05/31/2027
Registered Professional Nurse
5/31/2027
CDS Advanced Practice Nurse
09/30/2026
DEA- pending
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Detox Registered Nurse
Turning Point Substance Abuse Treatment Center
11.2020 - Current
Lead Case Manager
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
09.2018 - Current
Emergency Registered Nurse
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
11.2015 - Current
Emergency Registered Nurse
Hackensack UMC Mountainside
03.2015 - 01.2017
Emergency Registered Nurse
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
09.2013 - 03.2015
Registered Nurse
Genesis Healthcare
12.2011 - 08.2014
Post Master's Certificate - Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Washburn University
Master of Science - Nursing Education
Grand Canyon University
Bachelor's - science
Felician College
Associate - Science
Eastwick College
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