ICU Patient Advocate & Nurse Resume Example Coral Springs Animal Hospital

ICU PATIENT ADVOCATE & NURSE

Summary

Empathetic Veterinary Technician with specialized training in domestic animal medicine and control of infectious diseases. Committed to ethical treatment of animals with a consideration for human-animal bonds.

Skills

Employee retention strategies
Fundraising and major donor development
Personnel management
Quality assurance controls
Schedule management

Hospital coordination
Patient relations
Staff supervision
Patient safety

Experience

ICU Patient Advocate & Nurse
Coral Springs, FloridaCoral Springs Animal Hospital/Dec 2016 to Apr 2020

Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for Veterinarians review.
Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Delivered consistent customer service to pet owners, effectively increasing repeat business by 70%.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
Performed dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
Mentored and trained several members of LVT staff.
Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
Initiated emergency interventions such as resuscitative oxygen procedures and external cardiac massage.
Developed and monitored physical rehabilitation program, including implementation of protocols and procedures.
Provided canine rehabilitation services to assist in recovery from injury and surgery.
Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Managed clinic operations, including supervising vet techs, scheduling and appointments.
Strategically scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
Placed nasogastric and orogastric tubes for gavage, lavage or reflux.
Prepared animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting operative site.

Surgery Technician
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaDr. Rob Fernand/Dec 2015 to Nov 2016

Assisted surgeon with patient preparation for total joint replacement procedures.
Used hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, and electrocautery equipment to control bleeding.
Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
Used retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment to create unobstructed operating fields.
Set up equipment, tools and supplies needed for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
Reviewed surgical requirements and prepped operating room with appropriate tools, equipment and instruments.
Facilitated invasive, non-invasive, and minimally-invasive procedures by creating safe and functional operating room environments.
Counted and recorded sponges, instruments, and needles at beginning and end of surgical procedures.
Used diagnostic equipment and monitored patients during procedures using specialized machines.

Vet Technician & Manager
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaMultiple Establishments/Jan 2008 to Jan 2015

Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
Recruited well-qualified candidates to fill vacancies and offer residents unparalleled care.
Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
Recruited and hired intelligent clinical and administrative staff to bolster skills set of already talented team.
Created and maintained facility documents and records, maintaining accuracy while managing sensitive data.

Education and Training

GEDNorth East High SchoolMay 2010Florida

Some College (No Degree)Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth, FL

Accomplishments

Coordinated and successfully executed adoption events, fundraisers, advertisement events, and Vet Tech Week activities and festivities.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Coral Springs Animal Hospital
Dr. Rob Fernand
Multiple Establishments

School Attended

North East High School
Palm Beach State College

Job Titles Held:

ICU Patient Advocate & Nurse
Surgery Technician
Vet Technician & Manager

Degrees

GED
Some College (No Degree)

ICU Patient Advocate & Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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