Dianella Rene' Pete
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with 14+ years of experience providing direct patient care across emergency departments, acute care hospitals, behavioral health, psychiatric services, rehabilitation, long-term acute care, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities. Experienced in travel healthcare assignments nationwide, including staffing shortages and strike support. Recognized for adaptability, strong clinical skills, patient advocacy, and delivering safe, compassionate care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA | CMA | ER Technician
AMN Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
- Support emergency departments, behavioral health units, telemetry, and inpatient hospital units.
- Monitor patients on suicide precautions and provide one-to-one observation.
- Utilize therapeutic communication and de-escalation techniques to promote patient safety.
- Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, vital signs, patient transport, and documentation.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient-centered care.
CNA | CMA | ER Technician | EKG Technician | Phlebotomist | Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Technician
Aya Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
- Provide patient care support in acute care hospitals experiencing staffing shortages and increased patient volumes.
- Deliver safe, compassionate care in emergency departments, medical-surgical units, outpatient clinics, and behavioral health settings.
- Perform vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, blood glucose testing, patient transport, and documentation.
- Assist physicians and nurses with patient flow while maintaining patient safety and quality standards.
- Quickly adapt to different hospital policies, workflows, and electronic medical record systems.
CNA | ER Technician | EKG Technician | Behavioral Health Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital – Central Staffing
03.2023 - Current
- Float across emergency departments, behavioral health, telemetry, medical-surgical, rehabilitation, and specialty units.
- Deliver direct patient care while maintaining safety, dignity, and comfort.
- Perform EKGs, blood glucose testing, telemetry monitoring, specimen collection, and accurate EPIC documentation.
- Assist with admissions, discharges, patient transport, and observation of behavioral health patients.
- Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
CNA | Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Technician | EKG Technician
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions / HCA
03.2019 - Current
- Provide patient care throughout multiple HCA hospitals in acute care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, telemetry, and emergency settings.
- Monitor patients requiring suicide precautions, behavioral observation, and fall prevention.
- Assist nurses with direct patient care, EKG acquisition, vital signs, documentation, and patient mobility.
- Promote patient safety while maintaining HIPAA compliance and infection prevention standards.
CNA | CMA
Krucial Staffing
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Supported COVID units with patient monitoring, phlebotomy, infection prevention, and clinical support.
CNA | CMA
Medical Staffing Network / Cross Country
10.2016 - 08.2022
- Completed travel assignments in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and long-term care facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
LA Hacienda Nursing Home
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Provided resident care, vital signs, documentation, and ADL assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Afton Oaks Nursing Home
12.2014 - 08.2015
- Delivered restorative nursing care and daily living assistance.
CNA | CMA
Allied Health
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Provided medication support, clinical assistance, and documentation.
Certified Medical Assistant
H&H Medical Services
02.2013 - 09.2014
- Recorded vital signs, assisted providers, and documented patient care.
Certified Medical Assistant
HMS Health & Wellness Clinic
04.2013 - 01.2014
- Prepared patients, assisted with procedures, injections, and clinic workflow.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant (LTAC)
VCP Staffing
- Provided care for ventilator-dependent and tracheostomy patients in a long-term acute care hospital.
- Assisted with suctioning, oral care, Foley catheter care, PEG tube support, repositioning, and wound care.
- Collaborated closely with respiratory therapists and nursing staff to ensure quality patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
VCP Staffing
01.2026
- Provided care for ventilator and tracheostomy patients in an LTAC environment.
Education
Mobile Lab Phlebotomy Training -
NPCE EKG Technician Certification -
National Phlebotomy Technician -
Geaux Phlebotomy School
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant -
Fortis Institute
Coursework
San Jacinto College
Coursework
Lone Star College
Coursework
Houston Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
A & B Training Academy
Texas School of Business
McNeese State University
High School Diploma -
LaGrange High School
Skills
- CNA
- NRCMA
- ER Technician
- Behavioral Health
- Mental Health
- EKG Acquisition
- Phlebotomy
- Venipuncture
- Specimen Collection
- Vital Signs
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Telemetry
- Patient Observation
- Suicide Precautions
- Crisis Prevention (CPI/MAB)
- ADLs
- Wound Care Assistance
- Foley & PEG Care
- Tracheostomy Support
- Ventilator Support
- Patient Transport
- EPIC EMR
- HIPAA
- Infection Control
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- National Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
- National Phlebotomy Technician
- Certified EKG Technician (NPCE)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
- Management of Aggressive Behavior (MAB)
- Fire Safety Card
- Mobile Lab Phlebotomy Training
National Travel Assignments
- Detroit, MI
- San Diego, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Bellingham, WA
- Honolulu, HI
Professional Headline
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- National Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA)
- ER Technician
- Certified EKG Technician
- National Phlebotomy Technician
- Behavioral Health Technician
Professional Highlights
- 14+ years of healthcare experience across multiple care settings.
- Nationwide travel healthcare experience supporting hospitals during staffing shortages and labor disruptions.
- Experienced floating between Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, Telemetry, Medical-Surgical, Rehabilitation, LTAC, and Observation units.
- Skilled in patient observation, crisis prevention, suicide precautions, EKGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, and emergency support.
- Proficient with EPIC and electronic medical records.
- Strong infection prevention, HIPAA compliance, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
VCP Staffing
01.2026
CNA | CMA | ER Technician
AMN Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
CNA | CMA | ER Technician | EKG Technician | Phlebotomist | Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Technician
Aya Healthcare
11.2024 - Current
CNA | ER Technician | EKG Technician | Behavioral Health Technician
Memorial Hermann Hospital – Central Staffing
03.2023 - Current
CNA | CMA
Krucial Staffing
05.2020 - 12.2022
CNA | Behavioral Health Technician | Mental Health Technician | EKG Technician
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions / HCA
03.2019 - Current
CNA | CMA
Medical Staffing Network / Cross Country
10.2016 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
LA Hacienda Nursing Home
09.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Afton Oaks Nursing Home
12.2014 - 08.2015
CNA | CMA
Allied Health
11.2014 - 07.2015
Certified Medical Assistant
HMS Health & Wellness Clinic
04.2013 - 01.2014
Certified Medical Assistant
H&H Medical Services
02.2013 - 09.2014
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant (LTAC)
VCP Staffing
Mobile Lab Phlebotomy Training -
NPCE EKG Technician Certification -
National Phlebotomy Technician -
Geaux Phlebotomy School
National Registered Certified Medical Assistant -
Fortis Institute
Coursework
San Jacinto College
Coursework
Lone Star College
Coursework
Houston Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
A & B Training Academy
Texas School of Business
McNeese State University
High School Diploma -
LaGrange High School