Carley Van Heest has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Georgia. She has worked as a registered nurse at Northside Atlanta Hospital since 2012 in medical-surgical units. Her clinical experience includes rotations in basic skills, oncology, psychiatry, neurology, obstetrics, community health, and senior practicum. She also has experience volunteering in clinics and giving flu vaccinations.

1. Carley Van Heest
Contact:
Cellular: (404) 932-8105
Email: carley.vanheest@gmail.com
Education:
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing Graduated: July 2012
Overall GPA: 3.63
 Dean’s List, Recipient Spring 2010
The University of Georgia Athens, GA
Bachelor of Science in Psychology Graduated: May 2009
Overall GPA: 3.62
 HOPE Scholarship, Recipient August 2005-May 2009
 National Honor Roll, Recipient August 2005-May 2009
 Dean’s List, Recipient August 2006- May 2007, August 2008, January 2012
Certifications  CPR certified by American Heart Association November 2009 – present; Expires October 2015
Work
Experience
Clinical
Experience:
Northside Atlanta Hospital: General Medical-Surgical: 5Central/1WC September 2012-Present
 RN-patient ratio: 1:4-5
 Responsible for monitoring patient condition and providing quick interventions when necessary
to maintain patient safety
 Educating patients/family members pertaining to the plan of care
 Prioritize, collaborate, and delegate with medical staff while assuming multiple responsibilities
 Preceptor to nursing interns and nursing students; mentor to new nurses: (September 2013-
present)
 NIPIT team member (Northside Infection Prevention Improvement Team): Educate staff on
hand-washing practice to further improve patient care/decrease infection
 Voted “Rock Star” of the month by co-workers (September 2013)
Kohll’s Pharmacy & Homecare: October 2014
 Safely and efficiently gave over 100 flu vaccinations and provided education of the
signs/symptoms during the flu season
 Managed and coordinated flu shot clinic independently
2010-2012 Clinical Rotations: 84 hours each
Basic Skills, St. Joseph’s Hospital Atlanta, GA
Direct patient care on a postoperative gastrointestinal unit August 2010-December 2010
 Assessed and performed full body exams on patients, acquired blood pressure and vitals, calculated
and administered medication
Adult Health, Dekalb Medical Decatur, GA
Direct patient care on an oncology unit January 2011-March 2011
 Coordinated and informed patient care technicians and nurses on patient status
 Educated patient and family members on health care needs
 Fulfilled role of charge nurse, supervised seven nursing students, and reported to the clinical
instructor for one day
Mental Health, Georgia Regional Decatur, GA

2. Direct patient care in psychiatric ward March 2011-May 2011
 Listened, answered, and educated patients on health care concerns and medications
 Observed group therapy sessions on handling conflicts and assisted leaders of AA and Colorectal
support groups
Pediatrics, Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital Atlanta, GA
Direct patient care on neurology unit August 2011-October 2011
 Assisted nurse on the rehabilitation unit for a day
Women’s Health, Grady Hospital Atlanta, GA
Direct patient care in laboring, postpartum, and newborn nursery October 2011-December 2011
 Proficient in physical assessments to both laboring and postpartum women and newborns
 Educated patients on women’s health and newborn health
Community Health, Gilgal Center Atlanta, GA
Direct patient care in women’s community health center January 2012-May 2012
 Assessed the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of battered women and educated them on
the skills to effectively cope and succeed with life’s stressors
 Led the initiative to define the goals and objectives for a new program to help provide an in-house
general clinic at Gilgal in collaboration with the Georgia State University Byrdine F. Lewis School of
Nursing’s Nurse Practitioner program
2012 Senior Practicum, 180 total hours : Northside Hospital Atlanta, GA
Direct patient care on 5C: Medical-Surgical unit May 2012-July 2012
 Collaborated with preceptor and medical staff.
 Successfully cared for a full-load of patients by the end of the clinical.
Employment
Experience
Serra Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Conyers, GA
Receptionist for a Doctor’s office June 2003-August 2005, May 2008-August 2008
 Welcomed and interacted with patients, answered phone calls, and scheduled appointments
 Balanced the daily ledger sheets and verified insurance coverage for patients
 Trained incoming receptionists
Health
Volunteer
Experiences
Clinica de la Mama May 2012
 Assessed and educated pregnant women and observed multiple gynecological exams
Safehouse Health Fair 2012-present
 Provided blood pressure screening/education on diabetes, nutrition, and blood pressure to patients
Grady Hospital Summer 2012
 Assisted nurses and techs on a medical-surgical unit
Nursing Students of Georgia State (NSGS) 2010-2012
 Served as a nursing mentor
Serra Chiropractic Life Center, P.C. Summer 2011
 Educated patients and obtained blood pressure measurements after appointments
Mercy Clinic Health Center Clinic Athens, GA
Liaison January 2009-May 2009
 Collaborated with physicians to organize patient’s data into charts
 Organized specialty clinic appointments and managed insurance policies