Abelardo Celeste, registered nurse

Providing safe, timely care even in challenging circumstances to the residents in his care, Abelardo Celeste creates a stable reassuring environment. He mentors and supports peers fostering accountability and confidence in resource management. By communicating clearly Abelardo builds trust with families.

He consistently prioritizes resident care and ensures he spends his time on what matters most. During a winter storm that challenged staffing levels, Abelardo reorganized his workflow to complete essential resident needs like medication administration, safety checks and comfort rounds on time. He delegated nonurgent tasks to available support staff.

His stewardship is especially evident in critical situations. In an event where there was smoke in the boiler room, Abelardo immediately assembled the care team and initiated the code red protocol. He ensured the team moved residents safely and calmly and he contacted staff in other areas for support. His quick thinking, clear communication and decisive leadership prevented panic, safeguarded residents and resources.

Abelardo is committed to professional excellence. When new infection control protocols were introduced, he was among the first to complete the training modules. He shared this knowledge with colleagues.

During a recent supply shortage, Abelardo carefully monitored the use of personal protective equipment ensuring staff had the necessary supplies to maintain safety standards and preventing waste. Doing this helped extend the supplies without compromising resident care.

Abelardo’s actions demonstrate responsible use of time and resources and adherence to best practices.