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Hendrick nurses provide high quality, compassionate care that is patient-focused.

02/11/2026

As a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) at Hendrick Medical Center South (HMCS), Cedric Brooks is fulfilling his childhood dream of a career in healthcare to help people.

In 2025, Cedric was applauded for his work ethic and compassion by earning Hendrick Health’s Nurse Tech of the Year award for HMCS. In honor of Black History Month, we share his story.

⭐ Briefly recap your career at Hendrick Health.
I joined HMCS in August 2024 as a nurse tech in the Progressive Care Unit. I transitioned into my current LVN role in May 2025.

⭐ How did you become interested in a nursing career?
I've known I wanted to be in healthcare since I was very young. I began my nursing prerequisite classes my junior year of high school, attending both Holland Medical and Cooper High School. By the end of that school year, I began the Cisco College Nursing Program's Vocational Nursing Program. I graduated from Cisco and Cooper High School one week apart last May and am now enrolled in Cisco College’s Associate Degree in Nursing Program, working to become a registered nurse.

⭐ What do you like about being an LVN?
I think that LVNs are such invaluable members of the care team. We provide patient-centered care and help extend access to care. Working as an LVN has given me the opportunity to take care of individuals in the most vulnerable and scary moments of their lives. Nurses have such a powerful and important impact on the community.

⭐ What is your ultimate career goal?
To become a physician. As I learn about the body and how to heal others, I have become more curious and driven for a deeper knowledge.

⭐ Did you take advantage of any of Hendrick Health’s workforce development programs?
I was a dual-credit student in high school, studying at Holland Medical through Abilene Independent School District while also taking classes at Cisco College.

⭐ What does Black History Month mean to you?
It’s about representation. It's extremely important to recognize those who fought for our rights and access to education, representing what is possible. Representation and diversity are very powerful and show young people it's important they realize that they can achieve great things.

01/22/2026

Hendrick Health surgical teams include certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), who have critical care experience and have undergone rigorous training and certification. For their collaborative efforts in providing patients compassionate, quality care, these professionals were spotlighted during National CRNA Week, January 18 – 24.

12/19/2025

Hendrick Health recently honored four nurses with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. These nurses were nominated by patients, families and colleagues for compassionate care that aligns with the missions of both Hendrick Health and DAISY Foundation. Please join us in congratulating these nurses!

Branden, BSN, RN, Operating Room Specialty Team Supervisor, Hendrick Medical Center
Erica, BSN, RN, Emergency Department, Hendrick Medical Center South
Nina, BSN, RN, Operating Room, Hendrick Medical Center South
Kerisa, RN, Critical Care Unit, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

12/16/2025

Congratulations to our nurses for being selected as Employees of the Fourth Quarter!

Hendrick Medical Center honorees:
Daniel, BSN, RN, Telemetry
Tiffany, BSN, RN, Emergency Department

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood honoree:
Kerisa, RN, Critical Care Unit

Hendrick Medical Center South honorees:
Donnie, BSN, RN, Cath Lab
Kindra, BSN, RN, Operating Room

12/05/2025

We are proud to announce that Hendrick Health’s outstanding nursing team has achieved the re-designation of Pathway to Excellence® by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Hendrick Health nurses have been continually recognized for their excellence since 2007. This prestigious recognition reflects their ongoing dedication to fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where nurses can succeed.

Congratulations to every member of the Hendrick Health nursing team for your demonstrated commitment to excellence.

11/14/2025

Nurses from Hendrick Health Emergency Department and Trauma Services recently attended Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) news conference in support of , an initiative to raise awareness about the long streak of traffic deaths in Texas.

Our state has lost at least one person every day on our roads since November 7, 2000. TxDOT's goal is to break that streak of daily deaths. This goal is big, but it’s possible. Do your part behind the wheel and drive kind, courteous and safe.

11/11/2025

In honor of Veterans Day, we profile one of our nurses whose military career began in the U.S. Army and continues in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Holly Gover, RN, MSN, CIC
Manager, Infection Prevention
Hendrick Medical Center

⭐ What are your day-to-day responsibilities?
My responsibilities include hospital-wide rounding, hand hygiene education, investigating hospital-associated infections, reviewing surgical procedures and collaborating with infectious disease physicians. I also notify local, state and federal agencies that require the reporting of 88 conditions when diagnosed, such as sexually transmitted diseases, food-borne illnesses and tuberculosis. I also work on infection prevention processes in Environmental Services, Lab, Pharmacy, Respiratory, Supply Chain and Emergency Management.

⭐ Recap your military career.
I have a rich family tradition of military service by my grandfather, father, two brothers and my son. My father was drafted during the Korean conflict, and he told us, whatever we did, not to join the U.S. Army. Despite his advice, we all had successful careers in the U.S. Army. Mine included mobilizations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

I joined after high school and served on active duty for three years in Germany. After taking a break to start my family, I returned to the U.S. Army Reserves with a direct commission into the Army Nurse Corp. Shortly afterward, I was mobilized to Fort Hood near Killeen to work in Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) to ensure soldiers were medically ready to deploy to combat areas and to assess their health on return from deployment. While at Fort Hood, I worked alongside my son, who is currently on active duty. My second mobilization was to Fort Bliss near El Paso to work in the Soldier Readiness Unit (SRU) to manage the combat-injured service members to prepare them to return to work or transition to civilian life.

After returning from mobilization, I was assigned to the 7231st Medical Support Unit in Lubbock as executive officer, and followed on as unit commander. I will retire in December with 21 years of combined service.

⭐ Why did you become involved in healthcare?
My mother and four aunts were career nurses. I was intrigued by stories my mom shared. My dream since I was 6 was to follow in my mom’s footsteps. My motivation to pursue nursing in the U.S. Army was to give back to our great nation by serving and caring for those who served.

⭐ What brought you to Hendrick Health?
I enjoyed my clinical experience at Hendrick while attending Abilene Intercollegiate School of Nursing (AISN), now the Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing of McMurry University. I felt a connection with the staff and physicians. In May 2003, I began working at Hendrick Medical Center on the Oncology Unit.

10/13/2025

Our Nursing Leadership and Human Resources teams enjoyed speaking with Mary-Hardin Baylor University nursing students recently. We are always excited for opportunities to engage with future nurses and spread our mission.

10/10/2025

Recently, Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood's 11th cohort graduated from the Nurse Transition to Practice Residency program. These registered nurses (RNs) completed all requirements in the one-year, comprehensive program, designed to prepare them as they transition into their new RN roles. Congratulations!

10/08/2025

Two of this year’s four award recipients are nurses. Congrats!

09/17/2025

We recently welcomed our newest group of Licensed Nurse Orientation participants in Abilene and Brownwood. Thank you for joining the Hendrick Health team!

09/15/2025

We're proud of our legacy of extraordinary nursing care and look forward to writing the next chapters in the storied Hendrick Health legacy of community commitment.

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1900 Pine Street
Abilene, TX
79601

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+13256702291

Website

http://hendrickhealth.org/

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