Reynald Villagomez
Monte Alto
Summary
Compassionate and reliable LVN with strong experience in psychiatric and behavioral health nursing. Skilled in crisis intervention, mental status assessment, medication administration, and therapeutic communication in inpatient night-shift settings. Currently completing RN education (graduating December 12, 2025) with plans to remain in psychiatric nursing and eventually pursue practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse — Night Shift
South Texas Health System Behavioral
09.2023 - Current
- Deliver psychiatric nursing care to adult behavioral health patients on night shift.
- Perform ongoing mental status assessments, vital signs monitoring, and behavioral documentation.
- Administer psychotropic and medical medications safely; observe and report adverse effects.
- Participate in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and patient safety management.
- Use therapeutic communication techniques to support patients during acute distress.
- Collaborate with charge nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate records and follow facility standards, HIPAA, and patient-safety policies.
- Phone: (956) 388-1300
- Supervisor: Kevin Trussel, Nursing Director
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/RN) -
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12.2025
Vocational Nursing Certificate (LVN) - undefined
South Texas College
McAllen, TX12.2022
Skills
- Psychiatric nursing
- Crisis intervention & de-escalation
- Mental status & suicide risk assessment
- Medication administration
- Therapeutic communication
- Night-shift workflow
- Patient education
- Documentation & EHR proficiency
- Safety monitoring & observation
- Compassionate, patient-centered care
- Direct patient care
- Clinical judgment
- Mental health support
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
Certification
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — Texas Board of Nursing
- License Number: 1108856
- Status: Current
- Original Issue Date: 2023-02-17
- Expiration Date: 2026-04-30
- Compact Status: Multistate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — Current
Career Objective
To continue working in psychiatric nursing as I transition into my RN role, further develop my clinical skills, and work toward becoming a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse — Night Shift
South Texas Health System Behavioral
09.2023 - Current
Vocational Nursing Certificate (LVN) - undefined
South Texas College
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/RN) -
South Texas College