Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Angela McKay

Morehead City,NC
Fall seven times; stand up eight.
Japanese proverb

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 5 years of successfully assisting veterinarians. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Mitchell Village Animal Hospital

Veterinary Assistant
2018.06 - Current (5 years & 3 months)

Job overview

  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.

Hope Recovery Homes/ Peer Recovery

Certified Peer Support Specialist
2022.10 - 2022.12 (2 months)

Job overview

  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
  • Demonstrated extensive knowledge of recovery and wellness principles and shared this information with others struggling during recovery.
  • Provided ongoing assessment, problem-solving and skill teaching to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
  • Increased awareness of and supported participation in self-help and advocacy organizations.
  • Observed strict regulations and procedures regarding each individual to maintain confidentiality of personal and health information.
  • Fostered relationships with partner agencies and other interested parties to build pipeline of supportive services.
  • Assisted individuals in identifying and re-engaging with family, friends and other natural supports to build support system..
  • Communicated with individuals' family members, offering information and insight into support services available at community level.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and support meetings whenever needed.
  • Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Helped patients to deal with realities of substance use disorder, mental and physical health diagnoses and develop coping skills.
  • Led up to 14 individual sessions per week and 5 group therapy meetings.
  • Managed caseload of 14 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.

LeChris Behavioral Health

Peer Mentor
2020.12 - 2021.08 (8 months)

Job overview

  • Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
  • Met mentee formally, informally, in-person and virtually to offer support.
  • Assessed mentees
  • 's knowledge, comprehension and study habits to track progress and set realistic goals.
  • Counseled 2 clients individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Helped clients develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Empowered clients through counseling and skill-building exercises.
  • Identified issues that hindered clients achievement.
  • Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different clients.
  • Established trusting relationship with mentee by maintaining professionalism and honoring confidentiality.

Education

East Carolina University , Greenville, NC

Bachelor of Science from Leadership And Communications
07.2023

University Overview

  • Honor Roll Fall 2022
  • Relevant Coursework: Leadership & Communications

My capstone project is a creative writing and art program that will help women in recovery from substance use and mental health disorders to process trauma and celebrate self worth and value as women with purpose.

  • Extracurricular Activities: While at East Carolina in the early 2000's I was a writer for the campus paper 'The East Carolinian'

UNC Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, NC

Certified Peer Support Specialist from Peer Support/WRAP
10.2022

Skills

  • Vaccination Administration
  • Animal Restraining
  • File and Records Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Discharge
  • Digital Radiographs
  • Emergency Situations
  • High-Pressure Environments
  • Client Education
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • IV Administration
  • Medical Charting
  • Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Blood Sample Collection
  • Sterilize Instruments
  • Monitor Recovery
  • Patient Care Monitoring

Affiliations

Salvation Army Advisory Board Member since 2020

Certification

HIPPA

Blood born pathogens training

Crisis management

Crisis intervention and prevention

Microsoft word, excel, office, one drive, teams, zoom, and duo

Health care management systems documentation 'WellSky' application

Blue Card CPR holder

Crisis restraint training

Office Safety Training

Crisis Documentation and filing

Fire and Emergency preparedness training

Timeline

Certified Peer Support Specialist

Hope Recovery Homes/ Peer Recovery
2022.10 - 2022.12 (2 months)

Peer Mentor

LeChris Behavioral Health
2020.12 - 2021.08 (8 months)

Veterinary Assistant

Mitchell Village Animal Hospital
2018.06 - Current (5 years & 3 months)

East Carolina University

Bachelor of Science from Leadership And Communications

UNC Chapel Hill

Certified Peer Support Specialist from Peer Support/WRAP

HIPPA

Blood born pathogens training

Crisis management

Crisis intervention and prevention

Microsoft word, excel, office, one drive, teams, zoom, and duo

Health care management systems documentation 'WellSky' application

Blue Card CPR holder

Crisis restraint training

Office Safety Training

Crisis Documentation and filing

Fire and Emergency preparedness training

Angela McKay