Donna Lee Cervantes
San Antonio State Hospital
Houston,TX
1
Certification
10
years of professional experience
Compassionate Registered Nurse with over 3 years of healthcare experience as a Patient Care Technician and LVN. Demonstrates expertise in patient care, therapeutic communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to applying clinical knowledge and a strong work ethic to enhance patient outcomes and foster trust with patients and families.
Work History
Registered Nurse
1 Year 5 Months- -Performed and documented mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, and behavioral observations to ensure accurate patient evaluations.
- -Led patient education sessions on medication management, coping strategies, and illness management to enhance patient understanding.
- -Worked with healthcare teams to coordinate patient care.
- -Perform and document mental status exams, suicide risk assessment and behavioral observations.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
1 Year 9 Months- -Administered prescribed medications to patients with mental health conditions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety protocols.
- -Provided education to patients about their medications and compliance. on medications and compliance.
- -Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care, improving overall treatment effectiveness.
- -Ensured proper medication handling and storage, maintaining safety standards and preventing errors.
Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
8 Years- -Executed routine maintenance on military vehicles and generators to ensure operational readiness.
- -Utilized technical manuals and tools to diagnose and resolve mechanical issues effectively.
- -Tracked inventory levels and repair documentation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 4 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Associate’s degree - Nursing
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Team collaboration
Patient assessment
Patient and family advocacy
Intake and discharge
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Crisis intervention
Team coordination
Patient relations
Bilingual (English and Tagalog)
Patient communication
Relationship building
Certification
- BLS, AHA (271266385034) - 8/15/2026-8/15/2028
- ACLS, AHA (271256388110) - 8/15/2026-8/15/2028
Timeline
Registered Nurse
San Antonio State Hospital
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Vocational Nurse
San Antonio State Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Central Baptist Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2023Read More
Heavy Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
U.S. Army Reserves
01.2017 - 01.2025Read More
Baptist Health School of Health Profession
Vocational Nursing from Nursing
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Baptist Health School of Health Profession
Associate’s degree from Nursing
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University of Texas At Arlington
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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