Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
References
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Kristie Bravo

Irving,TX

Summary

Dedicated LVN with extensive experience in Residential Treatment, skilled in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to monitor treatment outcomes and communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring comprehensive care. Committed to enhancing patient independence and mental health through compassionate support and proactive interventions.

Work History

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Assisted Home Health & Hospice
Westlake, CA
2020 - 2021
  • Performed tracheostomy care, including suctioning, routine trach maintenance, airway clearance, and emergency response preparedness.
  • Conducted respiratory assessments, monitored oxygen therapy and pulse oximetry, and identified early signs of distress or infection.
  • Managed Foley catheter care, monitored urinary output, and implemented infection prevention strategies.Communicated significant changes in patient conditions to healthcare team for prompt action.
  • Assisted with daily living tasks like bathing and dressing to promote patient independence.

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Monte Nido Residential Treatment
Calabasas, CA
2019 - 2020
  • Executed thorough nursing assessments, including vital signs, weight checks, and ongoing medical evaluations.
  • Administered oral and injectable medications following provider directives and facility guidelines.
  • Monitored patients for refeeding syndrome and complications associated with eating disorders.
  • Conducted glucose monitoring and managed lab draw coordination as ordered.
  • Evaluated mental status and suicide risk while documenting significant behavioral changes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient care.
  • Delivered education on medication adherence, nutrition, and overall health maintenance.

Licensed Practical Nurse

La Ventana Treatment Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
2016 - 2019
  • Primary duties include med pass and vitals of all 6-12 clients.
  • New admit assessments of new clients.
  • Maintained ongoing communication with the clinical team, MD, psychiatrist, and administration to coordinate client care.
  • Processed new verbal and phone orders from the MD and psychiatrist.
  • Ordering all labs and meds for new and existing clients.
  • Preparing pharmacy audits of all MARs to be examined by a Pharmacist.
  • Typing up MARs for both houses.
  • Compiled essential documentation to facilitate the admission process for new clients.
  • Being a part of treatment team meetings with all department heads.

Administrative Assistant

Oxnard Pest Control
Oxnard, CA
2015 - 2016
  • Primary duties include answering multiple phone lines, filing, and computer entry.
  • Filing all documents electronically with the county for all grower members.

Pharmacy Technician

Ralphs Pharmacy
Camarillo, CA
2009 - 2015
  • Processing prescriptions in a timely, accurate manner.
  • Performing cashier duties when needed.
  • Answering phones and faxes.
  • Ordering prescriptions and non-prescription medications.
  • Maintaining pharmacy files and inventory on a day-to-day basis.
  • Working with an array of insurance providers, as well as several different state and federal programs.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Golden State Medical Supply
Camarillo, CA
2009 - 2010
  • Conducted quality control inspections on all pharmaceutical products received and shipped by GSMS.
  • Filed FDA form 2657, daily reporting discrepancies and changes made to products being shipped and received.
  • Duties also included being the liaison with multiple insurance companies that were needed for the day-to-day operations.

Pharmacy Technician

HNP Pharmaceuticals
Clovis, CA
2006 - 2009
  • Prepared dosages for individual scripts assigned by physicians, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
  • Dispensed commercial drugs to ensure patient access and compliance.
  • Compounded Hormone Replacement Therapy and Pain Management rubs.
  • Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
  • Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
  • Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

West Coast University
Richardson, TX
03-2026

Associate of Arts -

Ventura College
Ventura, CA
01-2021

License Vocational Nursing Program -

PMCI
Westlake
10-2016

Pharmacy Technician License -

Boston Reed College
Fresno
01-2005

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Electrocardiogram
  • Patient support
  • Patient assessment
  • Treatment outcome monitoring
  • Mental health strategies
  • Patient education
  • Communication

References

  • Heidi Favia, LMFT, Program Manager of RTC at La Ventana Treatment Center, (818) 303-4125, cowork
  • Courtney Fazli LMFT, (805) 844-2036, coworker
  • Misty Buettner, LVN, (260) 701-3040, coworker
  • Mackenzie Water, BSN, RN, (805) 501-9126, coworker
  • Kari Meyer, (559) 977-0954, personal-Old roommate

RN Clinical Hours

Medical City Hospital- Lewisville: Waad & Nereida - Pre-Op/PACU 135 Hours

Medical City-North Hills: Advanced Medical-Surgical 135 Hours

Mission Arlington: Public Health 90 Hours

UTSW Hospital: Obstetrics/NICU 135 Hours

Cook Children's Hospital: Pediatrics 68 Hours

Medical City- Fort Worth: Medical Surgical II- Geriatrics/OR 135 Hours

UTSW Hospital: Mental Health Nursing 90 Hours

Timeline

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Assisted Home Health & Hospice
2020 - 2021

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Monte Nido Residential Treatment
2019 - 2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

La Ventana Treatment Center
2016 - 2019

Administrative Assistant

Oxnard Pest Control
2015 - 2016

Pharmacy Technician

Ralphs Pharmacy
2009 - 2015

Quality Assurance Analyst

Golden State Medical Supply
2009 - 2010

Pharmacy Technician

HNP Pharmaceuticals
2006 - 2009

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nursing

West Coast University

Associate of Arts -

Ventura College

License Vocational Nursing Program -

PMCI

Pharmacy Technician License -

Boston Reed College

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