Celestial Dawn Hahn MSN, RNC-OB, CCE
6344 Juniper View, New Braunfels, TX 78132
■ celestial.77@hotmail.com | ■ 830-832-3601
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic nursing leader and educator with over 28 years of experience in clinical practice, nursing education,
and healthcare leadership. Expertise spans high-risk obstetrics, labor & delivery, newborn care, women’s health
OR, peritoneal dialysis, pediatrics, and medical-surgical nursing. Proven ability to design innovative
simulation-based learning experiences, mentor diverse student populations, and develop evidence-based
curricula aligned with accreditation standards. Recognized for building strong interdisciplinary relationships,
fostering professional growth in students and colleagues, and driving excellence in patient outcomes and
academic success.
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) – Interdisciplinary Leadership (Expected May 2026) Texas Lutheran University
Master of Science in Nursing – Leadership & Management (2019) Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2017) Western Governors University
Associate of Science in Nursing – Valedictorian (2005) University of Texas – Brownsville
Certifications & Memberships: RNC-OB | CCE | AWHONN Fetal Monitoring Instructor | AHA BLS/ACLS | CPR
Instructor | AWHONN & ANA Member
ACADEMIC & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas Lutheran University – Seguin, TX
Assistant Professor of Nursing & Clinical Professor | 2020 – Present
- Lead Instructor for NURS 430 Nursing of Childbearing Families, NURS 342 Behavioral Health (DEMSN),
NURS 332 Evidence-Based Professional Nursing I, and NURS 336 Healthcare in the 21st Century. - Design and implement high-fidelity simulation scenarios for OB, newborn, behavioral health, and leadership
courses. - Mentor first-generation nursing students and coordinate clinical rotations with hospital leadership.
- Collaborate with faculty to align curricula with AACN Essentials, QSEN, and NCLEX standards.
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Peterson Regional Medical Center – Kerrville, TX
Charge Nurse, Women’s Services | 2017 – Present - Direct care and coordinate operations for Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery Level I & II, and GYN units.
- Mentor and precept new nurses, ensuring competency in high-risk obstetrics.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives and maintain compliance with safety standards.
Resolute Health Hospital – New Braunfels, TX
RN Level V, Women’s Services | 2018 – Present - Provide care across labor, antepartum, postpartum, nursery Levels I–III, and women’s OR.
- Serve as Charge Nurse and Preceptor, lead teams during complex cases.
- Support QI initiatives and community education as Certified Childbirth Educator.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS - Academic Leadership & Curriculum Design
- High-Fidelity Simulation Development
- Clinical Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Evidence-Based Practice & QI Initiatives
- Strategic Planning & Change Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient & Family Education
Organizational Leadership 