Dionne Staten
Forney,TX
Summary
Compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse with over 30 years of experience across critical care, pediatrics, geriatrics, and psychiatric nursing. Currently completing a Master's in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with hands-on clinical training in assessment, diagnosis, and psychotherapy across diverse populations. Committed to holistic, evidence-based care and improving mental health outcomes.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
10.2019 - Current
- Delivered care for students with chronic and acute conditions.
- Administered medications and coordinated emergency response.
- Conducted screenings and developed individualized healthcare plans.
- Educated staff/students and participated in IEP/504 planning.
Registered Nurse
Calvary Health Care Inc.
02.2015 - 08.2024
- Provided in-home care, including wound management, IV therapy, and family education.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2001 - 10.2019
- Delivered pediatric homecare, including tracheostomy and tube feeding care.
- Assessed and managed patients to prevent hospital readmissions.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ04.2019
Associate of Science Degree - undefined
Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX01.2014
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Shreveport Regional Technical College
Shreveport, LA01.1991
Skills
- Psychiatric assessment and diagnosis (DSM-5)
- Mental health evaluations across the lifespan (children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics)
- Medication management & psychopharmacology
- Risk assessment (suicide, self-harm, psychosis)
- Formulating differential diagnoses
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
- Providing evidence-based psychotherapy (CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing)
- Crisis intervention and de-escalation
- Managing co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
Trauma-informed care - CPR Certified
- Strong verbal communication
- Self-motivated
Certification
- Registered Nurse – Texas State Board of Nursing
- Licensed Vocational Nurse – Texas State Board of Nursing
- BLS – American Heart Association (Expired 06/30/2020 – Renewal Recommended)
Affiliations
Member, Black Nurses Rock (Since 2016)
Clinical Practicum Experience
- Metrocare Services – Dallas, TX
- Fall 2024 Term to August 2025
- Psychopathology & Diagnosis
- Across the Lifespan I
- Across the Lifespan II
- Performed psychiatric assessments, diagnostics, and medication management across child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations in a community behavioral health setting.
- Calabri Health Behavioral Therapeutic Service – Dallas, TX
- Winter 2024 Term
- Psychotherapy Multimodalities
- Completed psychotherapy-focused training in CBT, DBT, and solution-focused therapy for individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Dallas Independent School District (DISD)
10.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Calvary Health Care Inc.
02.2015 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services
02.2001 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science Degree - undefined
Trinity Valley Community College
Licensed Vocational Nurse - undefined
Shreveport Regional Technical College
Master of Science in Nursing - PMHNP
Walden University
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