A.Lindsey Hernke
Madison,WI
Summary
Dynamic Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician at the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital, adept at triaging critical cases and performing advanced procedures like catheter placement and blood collection. Recognized for fostering effective team collaboration and enhancing client education, ensuring exceptional patient care and advocacy for pets in high-pressure environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician
University of Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital
Madison, WI
07.2008 - Current
- Triage emergency cases.
- Answer incoming calls from clients and primary-care veterinarians.
- Oversee and assure that high-quality nursing care is provided to all patients.
- Perform technical skills to include placing catheters, drawing blood, monitoring critical cases, CPR as needed, and other basic nursing skills.
- Daily treatments of all patients in the CCU and Emergency Room.
- Cultivate a positive environment for all staff, students, and doctors.
- Educating clients on the needs of their pets when leaving the hospital.
- Supporting veterinarians to drive high-quality care and advocate for pets.
- Currently, I am on the Nursing Committee to advocate for my fellow nurses.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI06-2005
Skills
- Veterinary CPR
- Client education
- Blood collection
- Catheter placement
- Triage emergency cases
- Critical care monitoring
- Effective team collaboration
- Client relationship management
- Medical record management
- Patient treatment plans
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Emergency response protocols
- Laboratory skills
Accomplishments
- Technician of the Year 2019/2025
Timeline
Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician
University of Wisconsin Veterinary Hospital
07.2008 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician
Madison Area Technical College
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