Jonathan Christman
Brownsville
Summary
Seasoned LVN with extensive experience in respiratory and critical care, notably at Mesa Hills Post Acute. Excelled in emergency response and patient advocacy, demonstrating superior decision-making and compassionate care. Skilled in clinical documentation and medication administration, I thrive in fast-paced settings, ensuring high-quality, direct patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Night Shift Nurse LVN
Mesa Hills Post Acute
Brownsville
08.2023 - Current
- Provide care for up to 28 residents who have trachs and some who are vent-dependent.
- Skilled at helping respiratory patients with suctioning through tracheostomy.
- Collected lab specimens, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and lab results.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean patient environment.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
Agency Nurse
Switch
Brownsville
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Helping cover shifts at Mesa Hills as an agency nurse in the trach unit.
- Worked the night shift for up to 28 residents with tracheostomies.
Medical Staff Associate (LVN)
CSL Plasma
Brownsville
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Responsible for the evaluation of donor suitability for automated pheresis procedures.
- Administration and supervision of approved immunizations, other than red blood cell immunizations.
- Provides limited emergency medical care to donors and staff, including the administration of medication or treatments, in accordance with licensure or certification.
- Perform medical history reviews and health assessments on donors.
- Assesses the results of donor screening and laboratory tests to determine initial and continuing donor suitability.
- Handle medical emergencies at the center by providing routine care, as outlined in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); elevate situations to the Center Physician or local medical service providers as required.
- Periodically check emergency kits to ensure supplies are present and in date.
Education
LVN - Nursing
Valley Baptist Medical Center School of Vocational Nursing
Harlingen, TX01.2016
Skills
- Suctioning residents with traches
- Decision-making
- Understanding and applying oral and written instructions
- Performing tasks while standing and walking
- Examining and assessing skin and abnormalities
- Working in fast-paced environments
- Exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Exposure to extreme temperatures
- Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
- Wearing personal protective equipment
- Working overtime and extended hours
- Tube feeding
- Administering injections
- Vital Signs
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Respiratory care
- Suctioning techniques
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- End-of-life care
- Palliative care
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate care
Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- LVN, License Number #331977; Expires 10/31/25, TX
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Night Shift Nurse LVN
Mesa Hills Post Acute
08.2023 - Current
Agency Nurse
Switch
12.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Staff Associate (LVN)
CSL Plasma
08.2016 - 12.2022
LVN - Nursing
Valley Baptist Medical Center School of Vocational Nursing
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