Regional Training Manager for ICU

• Aug 2022 - Present

ICU Lead Supervisor

• Mar 2015 - Present

There is nothing like the rush of being a crucial member at the core of our hospital. Being ICU Lead Supervisor, responsibilities include: hiring and training the future nurses of Veterinary Medicine, employee payroll, scheduling, department inventory and ordering of supplies. Providing excellent care for patients that are admitted to this department in preparation for MRI/CT, surgery, post-anesthetic/surgical recovery and maintenance is an essential part of this daily role. My position also entails writing standard operating procedures and protocols for ICU; as well as establishing client relationships and educational communication about their pets' care when patients are discharged home and reunited with their "pawrents". Not only am I responsible for obtaining blood samples for in-house/send out blood work, taking radiographs and placing IV or urinary catheters but, along with my team members, we are a critical part in patient recovery especially for post-surgical cases. Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Aug 2019 - Present

Adjunct Professor of Music Appreciation

• Sep 2019 - Present

Medical Technician

• Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

Veterinary Assistant

• Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

My responsibilities include setting up exam rooms with patient history and procedures to be done whether it'd be vaccinations, diagnostic lab work or continuing on with specific procedures. The collection of lab samples to be run in-house or sent out are just as important as taking radiographs, as well as assisting for procedures that include ultrasound or EKG. Responsible for being efficient throughout the hospital whether it is in the treatment ward, surgery, or oncology with sick, healthy, or exotic pets. My learning in assistance is supplemented daily being part of this professional team and their specialty in delivering top medicine to all kinds of patients from normal to even emergency service hours. Show less

Research Intern

• Sep 2014 - Jan 2015

My responsibilities include but are not limited to: taking respiratory rates to know what baseline normal is, and observing the youngest offspring to learn of and understand more about calf independency. Facilitate the conducting of research carried out in the facility to gain more knowledge and help us understand more on dolphin cognition, behavior and husbandry. Responsible for assisting during cognitive research sessions that include memory retention, strategic thinking, and counting in engaged time with dolphins and sea lions. Always promoting the health and care for dolphins, sea lions and avian species in the facility and the wild, educating the public of their importance and well-being and what we can do to better help understand and their needs. Show less

Veterinary Assistant

• Jan 2012 - Aug 2014

My responsibilities include: Assisting the veterinarians with the patients during physical exams, collecting and running lab specimens, vaccines, and treatment. Restock exam, treatment, and surgery rooms when needed and maintained the premises clean and disinfected. Responsible for educating clients of Banfield’s Optimum Wellness Plans, the pricing and items they cover. My responsibilities include: Assisting the veterinarians with the patients during physical exams, collecting and running lab specimens, vaccines, and treatment. Restock exam, treatment, and surgery rooms when needed and maintained the premises clean and disinfected. Responsible for educating clients of Banfield’s Optimum Wellness Plans, the pricing and items they cover.

Veterinary Assistant

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2012

My responsibilities included: Assisting the veterinarian in the restraining of various animals: dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and some exotics while being physically examined or treated. Collected lab specimens and performed diagnostic, routine, or pre-surgical lab work. Insert catheters in cats and dogs, as well as preparing and administering prescribed medications and vaccinations. Performed dental cleanings, monitored and assisted in surgical procedures. Competent in taking and developing radiographs, sterilizing surgical equipment, cleaning and maintaining the premises disinfected. Show less