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ALYSSA SALAZAR

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Senior healthcare professional with a Secret Security Clearance and 15+ years extensive experience in medical care and administration within the United States Navy. Skilled in emergency medical response, clinical administration, and team collaboration, with a track record of delivering high-quality healthcare in challenging environments. Recognized for leadership in training and mentoring, contributing to increased efficiency and readiness. Committed to ongoing professional development, with certifications in food management, pest control, and advanced cardiac life support. Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care. Proven history of building a strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Technician

Pets R Family Veterinary Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024

· Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring a clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.

· Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.

· Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.

· Streamlined workflow, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely communication with clients regarding treatment plans.

· Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

· Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining the best treatment plans.

· Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.

· Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on the severity of pets' symptoms.

· Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.

· Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.

· Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.

· Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.

Independent Duty Corpsman

United States Navy
02.2002 - 06.2024
  • Supervised healthcare for 1,000+ patients monthly, maintaining 98% satisfaction rate
  • Conducted 50+ field operations with Navy and Marine Corps, ensuring optimal healthcare in austere environments
  • Trained 30+ new hires in emergency medical interventions, increasing emergency response effectiveness by 20%
  • Digitized 5,000+ patient records using Genesis, AHLTA, and Essentris, enhancing record retrieval efficiency by 30%
  • Collaborated with 20+ Emergency Room professionals, reducing patient treatment time by 15%
  • Trained 100+ non-medical personnel in emergency trauma, improving triage response time by 25%
  • Performed procedures such as injections, immunizations, management of infection, minor surgical procedures, and EKGs.
  • Supported mission success with efficient triage and emergency response procedures during field exercises.
  • Elevated quality of care provided during deployments by expertly navigating challenging field conditions and limited resources.

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

United States Navy
12.2006 - 09.2015
  • Assisted in over 2,000 dental procedures, achieving a 99% success rate
  • Trained and mentored 10+ dental assistants, improving procedure efficiency by 15%
  • Managed dental equipment, reducing inventory costs by 20% through optimized procurement
  • Ensured dental readiness for 500+ military personnel, achieving a 98% compliance rate
  • Reduced patient wait times by 25% and increased satisfaction by 10% through a new scheduling system.

Education

Associate of Arts and Sciences - Health Science Technology

Coastline College
Fountain Valley, CA
05.2013

Skills

  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Laboratory skills
  • Medication Administration
  • Cytocentesis
  • Qualitative Assurance
  • Program Management
  • Process Improvement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Policy Implementation
  • Project Management
  • Operational Readiness
  • Medical Documentation
  • Treatment Administration
  • Patient Positioning
  • Animal behavior observation
  • Anesthesia Administration

Certification

  • Tri-service Food Manager's Certification
  • Pest Management Certification
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Dental Assistant
  • Paramedic (Medical Service)
  • Nurse Assistant
  • Medical Secretary

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Pets R Family Veterinary Hospital
03.2024 - 06.2024

Expanded Function Dental Assistant

United States Navy
12.2006 - 09.2015

Independent Duty Corpsman

United States Navy
02.2002 - 06.2024

Associate of Arts and Sciences - Health Science Technology

Coastline College
  • Tri-service Food Manager's Certification
  • Pest Management Certification
  • Advance Cardiac Life Support Certification
  • Basic Life Support Certification
  • Dental Assistant
  • Paramedic (Medical Service)
  • Nurse Assistant
  • Medical Secretary
ALYSSA SALAZAR