Experience

Australian College of Veterinary Nursing

• Australia
• Veterinary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Nurse Educator

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Western Australia Veterinary Emergency and Specialty

• Perth, Australia

• Veterinary Nurse

  • Jun 2018 - Present



The Animal Hospital at Murdoch University

• Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia

• Veterinary Nurse

  • Mar 2018 - Present



Linear Clinical Research Ltd

• Australia
• Research Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Laboratory Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  After settling in Perth, I accepted a position as a laboratory assistant at the only early-phase clinical trials facility in Western Australia. Having previously worked in the pre-clinical phase of clinical research, this was a fascinating opportunity to experience the next step in medical research at a state-of-the art facility here in Perth. As part of my duties, I • Assist with the preparation of all laboratory study specific documentation and SOPs relevant to technical tasks as required • Assist with study setup tasks • Maintain and clean technical equipment and laboratory workstations • Monitor levels of study supplies and laboratory consumables • Process and store biological samples in accordance with study specific instructions • Assist with shipment preparation in accordance with IATA/CASA shipping regulations • Perform QC of laboratory documentation as required • Promote and maintain a strong quality focus, with the aim of exceeding customer expectations Show less



Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Inc.

• Australia
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Apr 2018 - Jun 2018



CalvertHealth

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Medical Technologist

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2017

  Upon graduating from the Medical Laboratory Technology program, I have accepted a generalist position in one of the last remaining private, community-owned hospitals in Southern Maryland. Here, I can continue to apply and strengthen the concepts and techniques I learned in school, and help to deliver outstanding laboratory services to the clinicians and patients of Calvert Memorial Hospital. In this position, I • Perform accurate laboratory testing and analysis in the core laboratory including hematology, serology, chemistry, coagulation, and urinalysis. This includes producing accurate test results and checking results for thoroughness and completeness. • Correlate data (clerical or technical) and monitor test results for reasonableness, and alert clinicians to panic laboratory values when appropriate. • Prioritize, organize and re-organize workload in response to STAT requests and heavy workload volumes. This includes ensuring patient results are expedited. • Perform and record quality control functions within specified time frames, and perform operator preventative maintenance on instrumentation. Show less



Mid-Atlantic Animal Specialty Hospital

• Huntingtown, Maryland

• Veterinary Technician/ICU Supervisor

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2017

  Within a year of being hired to work in the Intensive Care Unit of a busy combination emergency and surgical referral practice, I was promoted to the position of ICU supervisor after demonstrating a strong work ethic and a passion for high-quality nursing care. In this position, I acted as the liaison between the surgeons, the Emergency Services Director and the ICU nursing staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding patient care to post-operative and hospitalized critical patients. I also helped to organize and deliver in-house continuing education to the staff. After making the decision to return to school, I relinquished the position title in favor of work hours that would better accommodate my school schedule. • Obtain history for patients presenting to the emergency and surgical referrals and implement appropriate triage for critical patients when necessary • Provide and maintain high quality nursing care for critical and post-operative patients as directed by clinicians • Perform technical procedures including but not limited to venipuncture, intravenous and urinary catheterization, ultrasound guided cystocentesis, radiology, etc. • Perform in-house laboratory procedures including CBC, general chemistry, urinalysis, cytology analysis, blood typing and manual differentials, and maintain quality control of in-house laboratory machines Show less



Allied Partners Veterinary Emergency Service

• Huntingtown, Maryland

• Veterinary Technician/ICU Supervisor

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2017

  Within a year of being hired to work in the Intensive Care Unit of a busy combination emergency and surgical referral practice, I was promoted to the position of ICU supervisor after demonstrating a strong work ethic and a passion for high-quality nursing care. In this position, I acted as the liaison between the surgeons, the Emergency Services Director and the ICU nursing staff to ensure the delivery of outstanding patient care to post-operative and hospitalized critical patients. I also helped to organize and deliver in-house continuing education to the staff. After making the decision to return to school, I relinquished the position title in favor of work hours that would better accommodate my school schedule. • Obtain history for patients presenting to the emergency and surgical referrals and implement appropriate triage for critical patients when necessary • Provide and maintain high quality nursing care for critical and post-operative patients as directed by clinicians • Perform technical procedures including but not limited to venipuncture, intravenous and urinary catheterization, ultrasound guided cystocentesis, radiology, etc. • Perform in-house laboratory procedures including CBC, general chemistry, urinalysis, cytology analysis, blood typing and manual differentials, and maintain quality control of in-house laboratory machines Show less



Various Hospitals in the Southern Maryland Area

• Southern Maryland

• Clinical Laboratory Student

  • Aug 2016 - May 2017

  As part of my final year in the Medical Laboratory Technology program, I completed clinical rotations in Hematology, Coagulation, Transfusion Services, Microbiology, and Chemistry at various hospitals in the in the Southern Maryland area. These clinical rotations have helped to solidify and strengthen the concepts and techniques learned in the classroom, and allow me to act as a through and efficient part of the clinical laboratory team. Under a preceptor’s supervision, I have learned to: • Perform phlebotomy to acquire necessary samples for testing • Receive and accession specimens, and determine acceptability of samples submitted for analysis • Perform instrument maintenance, calibration, and quality control • Perform automated laboratory procedures by loading appropriate specimens onto the analyzer, and implement appropriate troubleshooting steps when necessary • Perform manual testing in hematology, microbiology, urinalysis, and transfusion services Show less



Three Notch Veterinary Hospital

• Hollywood, Maryland

• Veterinary Technician

  • Jul 2010 - Aug 2016

  As an entry-level veterinary technician in one of the largest and busiest general practice hospitals in the Southern Maryland area, I was introduced to the workings of the medical side of animal care. Here, I learned the importance of wellness and preventative medicine, which formed the foundation for my veterinary education. I developed the skills necessary to help me become a valuable asset to the veterinary team. • Assisted doctors with examinations and minor procedures • Administered medications, intravenous and subcutaneous fluids, and intramuscular injections • Assisted with surgery procedures and anesthetic monitoring • Administered and ordered lab tests, X-rays, and updated patient records • Assembled patient history for the doctors and educated clients as to animal care and nutrition Show less



University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant and Veterinary Technician

  • May 2012 - Dec 2013

  While working with the Veterinary Resources team at the School of Medicine, I had the opportunity to experience the important role that Veterinary medicine can play in medical research. In this position, I provided technical support to researchers throughout the course of their studies, as well as providing veterinary care in accordance with regulations set out by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Care and the university’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. • Performed pre- and post-operative treatments and observations of surgical candidates, including inducing, monitoring and recording of anesthesia and surgical records • Maintained and prepared operating rooms, preparatory areas, post-operative areas, instruments and equipment • Performed basic and advanced laboratory research activities relating to the care of all animals in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Good Laboratory Procedures and Study Protocols • Obtained blood and tissue samples from various species including mice, rats, swine, sheep, and non-human primates • Monitored vital signs of the animals and provided clinical support including administration of intravenous, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections of fluids, antimicrobials, pharmaceuticals or oral administration of nutrition and medications, and administered appropriate enrichment to captive non-human primates Show less



Second Chance Wildlife Center

• Gaithersburg, Maryland

• Intern

  • May 2010 - Jul 2010

  As an intern at a local wildlife rehabilitation facility, I gained insight into a variety of zoonotic diseases and an appreciation for the role in public health that wildlife rehabilitators and the veterinarians supporting them can have, as they are uniquely placed to witness outbreaks of such disease. • Learned and implemented appropriate handling, husbandry and medical care for a variety of wildlife species, including rabies vector species, brought into the facility by local Animal Control groups and Good Samaritans • Gained information about a myriad of zoonotic diseases including their modes of transmission, prevention, and reporting requirements Show less



Arnold Pet Station, Inc.

• Arnold, Maryland

• Kennel/Veterinary Technician

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2010

  Kennel: Opened and closed kennel on daily basis and managed the animals boarding in a 60 run kennel, including facility maintenance, animal quarantine management, the administration of drugs, as well as diet supplements and preparation Supervised junior kennel technicians and assisted in the training of new kennel technicians Worked outside under many different weather conditions Veterinary Technician: Assisted doctors with examinations and minor procedures, and administered medications and subcutaneous fluids Administered and ordered lab tests, X-rays, and updated patient records Assembled patient history for the doctors and educated clients as to animal care and nutrition Show less