Alison Graves
Richmond,Kentucky
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Advanced Animal Care Center, excelling in emergency care and patient monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through timely interventions and compassionate care. Skilled in IV catheter placement and effective communication, fostering collaboration in high-pressure situations. Committed to continuous professional development and excellence in veterinary practices.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Advanced Animal Care Center
04.2015 - Current
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Paramedic
Madison County EMS
10.1990 - 10.2014
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Worked en-route to hospital to prepare patients for arrival or surgery and control wounds.
- Documented patient care accurately using electronic medical records software according to regulatory guidelines for billing purposes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Enhanced team efficiency through clear communication and collaboration during high-pressure emergency situations.
- Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at scene.
- Adapted treatment plans quickly and effectively based on changing patient conditions and reactions.
- Identified appropriate medications based on potential interactions with other medicines, accurately calculating correct dosages according to drugs on hand and patient's weight.
- Assisted in training new paramedics by serving as a preceptor and sharing clinical expertise during ridealongs.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities such as conferences or workshops to stay current on best practices in pre-hospital emergency medicine.
- Administered continuous 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring to record heart rhythms in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
- Administered fluid replacement via IV, IO, and IM to replace fluid volumes and correct electrolyte imbalances.
Education
Animal Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04.2022
Skills
- Preventive care
- Patient monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Sanitation protocols
- Anesthesia administration
- Medication dispensing
- Wound management
- Emergency care
- Vaccine administration
- Diagnostic imaging
- Euthanasia procedures
- Radiology proficiency
- Client education
- Dental procedures
- Laboratory testing
- Surgical assistance
- Animal nursing
- Microchip implantation
- Parasite identification
- Animal restraint
- Urinalysis interpretation
- Pathogen control
- Vital signs
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examination
- Intravenous injection
- X-ray review
- Nail trimming
- Patient positioning
- Medication administration
- Medical history collection
- Infection control
- Surgical procedures and support
- Medical record-keeping
- Euthanasia
- Suture removal
- Emergency and preventive care
- Animal behavior observation
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Aseptic techniques
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Diagnostic sampling
- Specimen preparation
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
- Supply restocking
- Canine and feline intubation
- Fluorescein stain test
- Lab operations
- Closed-chest CPR
- Intramuscular injection
- Controlled substance management
- Anal sac expression
- Ear sample collection
- Skin scraping
- IV medication administration
- Procedure support
- Surgical preparation
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Restraint pole use
- Animal handling
- Subcutaneous injection
- IV placement
- Monitoring recovery
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Spay and neuter surgeries
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Advanced Animal Care Center
04.2015 - Current
Paramedic
Madison County EMS
10.1990 - 10.2014
Animal Science
Penn Foster Career School