Hi, I’m
Lori Hudgins
Registered Nurse
Houston,TX
Summary
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with experience in cardiac telemetry and graduate training in counseling, seeking to specialize in Behavioral Health Nursing. Skilled in therapeutic communication, crisis de-escalation, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dedicated to providing safe, compassionate, and trauma-informed care.
Overview
2026
years of professional experience
3
Certifications
Work History
Doris Miller VA Medical Center
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Rotation
Job overview
- Provided nursing care to veterans experiencing PTSD, depression, and substance use.
- Practiced suicide and risk assessment, patient advocacy, and trauma-informed care.
- Participated in therapeutic group sessions using counseling and motivational interviewing.
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Registered Nurse
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Direct patient care for individuals with cardiac conditions and co-occurring psychiatric needs.
- Performed thorough assessments including risk identification of mental and physical health status.
- Applied crisis de-escalation and therapeutic communication in high-stress situations.
- Educated patients and families on medication adherence and chronic condition management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic treatment planning.
Education
University of Texas – Arlington
BSN
01.2024
University Overview
- Golden Key Honor Society
- GPA: GPA 3.6
Colorado State University – Global Campus
M.S. from Finance
01.2018
University Overview
Sigma Beta Delta
Georgia State University
M.S. from Counseling
01.2001
University Overview
Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society
University of Missouri – Columbia
B.A. from Interdisciplinary Studies
01.1992
Skills
Patient assessment & monitoring
Certification
RN, Texas Board of Nursing – Active
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Client Coordinator – Brenner Global Associates | Houston, TX | 2018–2021
- Middle School Science Teacher – Houston/Pasadena ISD | 2013–2016
- QA Specialist/Laboratory Supervisor – Georgia Eye Bank | 1993–2003
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Colorado State University – Global Campus
M.S. from Finance
Georgia State University
M.S. from Counseling
University of Missouri – Columbia
B.A. from Interdisciplinary Studies
Psychiatric/Mental Health Clinical Rotation
Doris Miller VA Medical Center
University of Texas – Arlington
BSN
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