Alex Wallis
Chicago,IL
Summary
A lifelong fascination with medicine and animals has fostered a robust career in the medical field, particularly in veterinary surgical assistance and medical simulation. With 13 years of experience as a veterinary surgical assistant and 11 years as a simulation specialist, a deep understanding of both practical and theoretical aspects of veterinary medicine has been developed. This unique combination of skills enhances the ability to contribute effectively to innovative medical training solutions. A passion for advancing veterinary practices through simulation technology drives ongoing professional growth and excellence in the field.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Simulation Specialist
Northwestern Simulation
Chicago, IL
08.2015 - Current
- Prepare and conduct high fidelity medical simulation scenarios.
- Operate and manage medical skills task trainer models.
- Procure, manage and prepare cadaver and explant tissue specimens for use in surgical procedure practice.
- Develop novel solutions for medical training scenario setup and execution.
- Implemented inventory, storage, and transport system for supply and equipment used in off-site simulations.
- Designed stop-gap improvements to in-room AV systems.
Surgical Assistant
MedVet Chicago, formerly CVESC
Chicago. IL
01.2012 - 01.2024
- Assist veterinarians and technicians to examine patients and conduct outpatient procedures such as bandage changes and follow-up radiographs.
- Restrain patients to prepare for surgery and assist surgeons in the operating room as scrub assistant or managing sterile operating field and instrumentation.
- Turn over operating room, instruments, and equipment to prepare for future surgeries.
- Re-sterilize surgical instruments and maintain organized instrument storage.
Surgical Assistant
Premier Veterinary Group
Chicago, IL
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Aid technicians in handling patients to conduct examinations and procedures.
- Prepare operating rooms for surgeries.
- Assist veterinarian in surgical procedures in both sterile and non-sterile roles.
- Process instruments, equipment, and operating rooms after surgeries to prepare for the next day.
Education
EMT Basic Program -
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL01-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture & Printmaking
Ringling College of Art And Design
Sarasota, FL01-2009
Additional summer credits
Manatee Community College
Bradenton, FL2008
High School Diploma -
Booker High School
Sarasota, FL04-2005
Skills
- Medical equipment management and processing
- Bloodborne Pathogen certified
- Compressed gas handling
- Biohazard disposal and shipping
- Fluent in Laerdal LLEAP
- Proficient with Laerdal and Simulab simulators
- Fluent in MS Suite
- Expert problem solving
Title
Simulation Specialist, EMT-B
Certification
- NREMT
- BLS
Timeline
Simulation Specialist
Northwestern Simulation
08.2015 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Premier Veterinary Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
Surgical Assistant
MedVet Chicago, formerly CVESC
01.2012 - 01.2024
EMT Basic Program -
Malcolm X College
Bachelor of Arts - Sculpture & Printmaking
Ringling College of Art And Design
Additional summer credits
Manatee Community College
High School Diploma -
Booker High School