Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Coral Tezeno

Houston

Summary

Dedicated and highly skilled healthcare professional with dual licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP). Brings extensive experience delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across a variety of settings, including hospital, pre-hospital, correctional, and fast-paced clinical environments. Known for a strong commitment to clinical excellence, patient advocacy, and continuous professional growth. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive optimal patient outcomes, and maintain the highest standards of care under pressure.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

UT Health Houston Harris County Behavioral Center
Houston
09.2023 - Current
  • Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient safety responses.
  • Conducted mental health assessments to evaluate patient needs and risks.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment options and coping strategies.
  • Utilized electronic health records for documentation and tracking of patient progress.
  • Assisted with crisis management to ensure patient safety and stability.
  • Coordinated discharge planning for psychiatric patients, facilitating smooth transitions.
  • Participated in staff training sessions to enhance care delivery practices.
  • Interventional Psychiatric Clinic.
  • Pre-op and PACU Registered Nurse Duties.

Pre-Op and PACU Registered Nurse

Capstone Surgical Center
Houston
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided comprehensive post-anesthesia care by monitoring vital signs, managing pain, administering medications, and ensuring patient safety through adherence to infection control protocols.
  • Collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized recovery plans, conducted pre-op assessments, educated patients and families, and coordinated discharge follow-ups.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and interventions, trained new staff on PACU procedures, and managed IV access and infusion pumps for effective treatment delivery.

Travel Vaccination Spec., RN

United Health Group/Optum
04.2022 - Current
  • Monitor attendees for COVID swabbing at Test to Treat site
  • Swab pediatrics as required
  • Distribute Antiviral medication to COVID positive attendees per MD orders via Telehealth

RN, Education

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
Houston
12.2013 - 02.2022
  • Administered medications to over 400 inmates, ensuring compliance with health regulations.

Led quality improvement initiatives to enhance medical department operations.

  • Coordinated education and training programs for medical staff to maintain high standards.
  • Conducted triage and managed walk-in emergencies effectively.
  • Facilitated CPR training as an instructor and coordinated training center activities.
  • Implemented man down drills and disaster preparedness training for all personnel.
  • Oversaw compliance with safety protocols during emergency drills.

National Registered Paramedic

Med-Express Ambulance Service
Opelousas
10.2013 - 04.2016
  • Company Overview: Opelousas, LA
  • Shift supervisor of 25 paramedics
  • Performed duties of a paramedic on a 24 hour call shift
  • Trained new paramedics through a preceptor program
  • Opelousas, LA

LVN

UltraStaff Care Staffing Services
Houston
02.2010 - 12.2013
  • Company Overview: Houston, TX
  • Responsible for medication administration 400+ inmates at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
  • Perform triage, and handle walk in emergencies
  • Handle walk-in emergencies in 24 hour medical clinic
  • Houston, TX

National Registered Paramedic

St Landry EMS, LLT
Opelousas
06.2004 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: Opelousas, LA
  • Performed duties of a paramedic on a 24 hour call shift.
  • Responded to emergencies and provided stabilizing care.
  • Trained new paramedics through a preceptor program.
  • Opelousas, LA

LVN

CP&S Nursing Agency
Houston
01.2009 - 06.2011
  • Company Overview: Houston, TX
  • Experienced on the Telemetry, Med-Surg, and MICU units at Oakbend Hospital.
  • Performed all aspects of nursing care within LVN scope of practice
  • Houston, TX

LVN

Maxim Staffing Solutions
Houston
09.2009 - 02.2010
  • Company Overview: Houston, TX
  • Responsible for medication administration 400+ inmates at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office
  • Perform triage, and handle walk in emergencies
  • Houston, TX

National Registered Paramedic

Med Express Ambulance Service
Opelousas
05.1993 - 05.2004
  • Company Overview: Opelousas, LA
  • Shift supervisor of 25 paramedics
  • Performed duties of a paramedic on a 24 hour call shift.
  • Trained new paramedics through a preceptor program.
  • Opelousas, LA

Education

BSN-RN - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022

ADN-RN - Nursing

College of Health Care Professionals
Houston, TX
06.2020

Diploma - LPN/LVN

Louisiana Technical College
Lafayette, LA
05.2004

Paramedic Certification - Paramedic

Louisiana Technical College
Hessmer, LA
06.1993

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Mental health assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Electronic health records
  • Care plan development
  • Patient education
  • Patient assessments
  • Time management
  • Care plan adjustment
  • Protocol compliance
  • Nursing care
  • IV management
  • CPR certification
  • Triage

Certification

  • Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 1993-Present
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 1993-Present
  • AHA CPR Instructor, 2015-2023
  • National Registered Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic, 1993-Present
  • IV Therapy Certification, 2004
  • BLS CPR, 08/92-Present

Accomplishments

  • Nominated for Daisy Award 2025

Timeline

Psychiatric Registered Nurse

UT Health Houston Harris County Behavioral Center
09.2023 - Current

Pre-Op and PACU Registered Nurse

Capstone Surgical Center
06.2023 - Current

Travel Vaccination Spec., RN

United Health Group/Optum
04.2022 - Current

RN, Education

Harris County Sheriff’s Office
12.2013 - 02.2022

National Registered Paramedic

Med-Express Ambulance Service
10.2013 - 04.2016

LVN

UltraStaff Care Staffing Services
02.2010 - 12.2013

LVN

Maxim Staffing Solutions
09.2009 - 02.2010

LVN

CP&S Nursing Agency
01.2009 - 06.2011

National Registered Paramedic

St Landry EMS, LLT
06.2004 - 10.2013

National Registered Paramedic

Med Express Ambulance Service
05.1993 - 05.2004

BSN-RN - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

ADN-RN - Nursing

College of Health Care Professionals

Diploma - LPN/LVN

Louisiana Technical College

Paramedic Certification - Paramedic

Louisiana Technical College