Sonya Trevino
Summary
Nurse with combined 12 years of both LVN & RN experience in correctional, behavioral health, and community care environments. Proficient in optimizing workflows, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering staff development. Demonstrated ability to coordinate services and improve patient outcomes in complex settings. Recognized for strong communication, critical thinking, adaptability, and leadership potential. Completing a Master of Science in Nursing by August 2026, aiming to advance healthcare operations and leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Geo Group
Falfurrias, Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Coordinated healthcare delivery in secure correctional environment, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations to safeguard patient welfare.
- Functioned as sole registered nurse on shifts, providing clinical oversight and prioritizing patient care.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments and triaged urgent medical concerns for timely intervention.
- Coordinated specialty referrals, chronic disease management, and emergency responses to improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, mental health professionals, and security personnel to optimize healthcare operations and improve patient access to services.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, adhering to HIPAA and accreditation standards.
- Identified operational barriers to healthcare delivery and implemented solutions that streamlined workflow and improved service delivery.
- Demonstrated sound judgment and professionalism in balancing patient advocacy with institutional security requirements.
Physician Substitute (Registered Nurse)
Join Parachute
Kingsville, Texas
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Responded to donor adverse reactions and medical emergencies through rapid assessment, intervention, and follow-up care.
- Performed comprehensive health history reviews, physical assessments, and risk evaluations to ensure donor safety and regulatory compliance.
- Conducted donor medical evaluations to determine eligibility, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and quality standards.
- Maintained clinical documentation and quality assurance standards, enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring regulatory readiness.
- Collaborated with center leadership and clinical staff to streamline workflow processes, promoting safety and improving donor outcomes.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Coastal Plains Integrated Health
Kingsville, Texas
12.2020 - 03.2024
- Delivered outpatient psychiatric nursing services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illnesses, enhancing patient engagement and treatment adherence.
- Administered long-acting injectable medications and monitored patients for treatment effectiveness, side effects, and clinical stability.
- Facilitated continuity of care following psychiatric hospitalization through medication management, patient follow-up, provider communication, and care coordination activities.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, therapists, case managers, and community partners to support comprehensive treatment planning and improved patient outcomes.
- Precepted and trained newly hired nursing staff, facilitating onboarding, clinical instruction, and mentorship to ensure smooth role transition and support professional growth.
- Worked as a traveling nurse to provide staffing support across multiple clinic locations, facilitating continuity of operations, maintaining clinical standards, and adapting quickly to varying patient populations and workflow demands.
- Served as a dependable clinical resource and provided cross-site staffing support, demonstrating adaptability, independent decision-making, and the ability to maintain continuity of operations.
- Coordinated provider schedules and patient appointments based on clinical acuity and risk assessment findings, optimizing patient access to care and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Maintained compliance with behavioral health documentation requirements, medication protocols, and organizational standards.
- Advocated for underserved and vulnerable populations by delivering patient-centered care, education, and coordinating resources.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL08-2026
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX12-2023
License - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College
Beeville, TX08-2014
Skills
- EMR systems
- Patient assessment
- Risk Management
- Workflow optimization
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff Training
- Problem resolution
- Team collaboration
- Strong clinical judgment
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association-2026
- Texas Nurses Association-2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Geo Group
07.2024 - Current
Physician Substitute (Registered Nurse)
Join Parachute
03.2024 - 07.2024
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Coastal Plains Integrated Health
12.2020 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Leadership And Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Coastal Bend College
License - Licensed Vocational Nursing
Coastal Bend College