LAURA RESENDIZ-CERVANTES
Registered Nurse,BSN, PMH-BC
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Hardworking Psychiatric-Mental Health Board Certified Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Methodist Hospital Speacialty & Transplant
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
- Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented findings.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health
Nix Behavioral Health
San Antonio, TX
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
LVN Floor Nurse
Senior Care Centers
San Antonio, TX
03.2015 - 04.2017
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
02.2020
Associates Degree - Nursing
10.2017
Certification of Completion, Vocational Nursing -
12.2014
- Elected to Vice-President for Nurse Student Association in 2014
Skills
- Preventive Healthcare
- Nursing Consultation
- Behavior Observation
- Compassionate and Caring
- Mental Illness Treatment
- Crisis Management
- Mental Health Assessment
- Student Precepting
- Unit Oversight
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health - Methodist Hospital Speacialty & Transplant
03.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health - Nix Behavioral Health
06.2018 - 01.2020
LVN Floor Nurse - Senior Care Centers
03.2015 - 04.2017
Galen College of Nursing - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Galen College of Nursing - Associates Degree, Nursing
St. Philip’s College - Certification of Completion, Vocational Nursing,