Angela Rathmann
Corsicana,TX
Summary
Qualified VTS with over 20 years of experience in a leadership nursing role. Adept at critical care and management with training in patient education and leadership. Self-directed and solutions-oriented with fantastic communication skills. Committed to increasing the quality of patient care through top-of-the-line time management and prioritization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Practice Veterinary Nurse ProgramDirector
Veterinary Emergency Group
03.2022 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions by performing thorough examinations and asking appropriate medical questions.
- Created differential diagnosis lists and responded to illnesses and physical conditions by developing diagnostic plans.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
- Recommended medications and other treatments such as hospitalization or outpatient treatment for variety of different health conditions.
- Evaluated patient progress and responses to various treatments.
- Developed outpatient, outpatient/hybrid, and hospitalist workflows.
- Developed training program to implement for hiring of additional APVN candidates.
- Developed APVN program package including mission, vision, budget and financial projections of training program of pilot expansion.
- Created criteria of hospitals for pilot expansion and searched for appropriate locations.
- Developed expansion into Phase 2 of pilot of APVN Program.
- Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.
Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer
Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
- Discussed patient care and treatment with care team members to optimize intervention plans and care delivery.
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
- Trained all veterinary technicians and assistants, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to the team.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective high level patient care.
- Performed tasks of APVN as described above (not program management)
- Developed and implemented new nursing protocols to improve patient outcomes while minimizing medical errors.
Team Training Director
1st Pet Veterinary Centers
11.1998 - 04.2021
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training program for three hospitals, with over 100 technicians/assitants- to increase employee productivity and morale.
- Trained new hires to perform cross-training exercises with experienced workers.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
- Collaborated with other departments to align training programs with organizational goals and objectives.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Monitored and evaluated training performance to determine quality and cohesiveness.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Assisted in development of employee assessments to measure training value.
- Coordinated technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Alternated training methods to diversify instruction, strengthen learning opportunities, and enhance program success.
- Spearheaded design and implementation of multiple training courses to establish successful onboarding of new employees.
- Prepared and distributed manuals, handouts and online tutorials to provide employees with training materials and resources.
- Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs.
- Delivered new employee onboarding and training sessions via Talent LMS.
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Directed training programs and development paths for managers and supervisors.
- Managed new employee orientation training process for more than 50 employees each year.
- Implemented new learning strategies depending upon employees' skill levels.
- Analyzed effectiveness of training programs at all levels and recommended updates.
- Selected and assigned instructors to conduct specific training programs.
- Researched and obtained relevant course materials to achieve training objectives.
- Conducted training courses and prepared videos for long-term use.
- Coordinated and prioritized required training courses for high value employees.
- Created in-depth training manual for all employees.
- Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX12.2016
Skills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Lab Results Supervision
- Blood Product Transfusion
- Wound Care
- Cardiovascular Disorders
- Daily Progress Notes
- Nursing Process
- POCUS/TPOCUS
- Patient Admission
- Diabetes/DKA-Acid-Base disorders
- Invasive Procedures
- Differential diagnosis and Treatment plans
Accomplishments
- Vitticus/Western Veterinary Conference Continuing Educator of the Year- 2022
- Nurse of the Year- FIRST Regional Animal Hospital- 2004
- Best Case Report- AVECCT Case Reports- IVECCS- 2002
- Technician of the Year- Arizona Veterinary Medical Association- 2001
- NAVTA State Representative- Arizona- 2016-2017
- Domain Chair- Nursing Standards Committee- AVECCTN- 2013-2016
Affiliations
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians an America (NAVTA) #7266
- Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS) #1479
- Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN)
- Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary Technicians (AIMVT)
- International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM)
- Veterinary Technician Association of Texas (VTAT)
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Technician- Arizona- 1990-#V0309
- Veterinary Technician Specialist- Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical
Care Technicians, 2001 - Veterinary Technician Specialist- Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary
Technicians (Charter Member)- Small Animal Internal Medicine- 2008 - RECOVER Certified CPR Rescuer- BLS and ALS
- RECOVER Certified CPR Instructor –BLS and ALS-2020
Timeline
Advanced Practice Veterinary Nurse ProgramDirector
Veterinary Emergency Group
03.2022 - Current
Chief Veterinary Nursing Officer
Yavapai Emergency Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 03.2022
Team Training Director
1st Pet Veterinary Centers
11.1998 - 04.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Cedar Valley College
- Certified Veterinary Technician- Arizona- 1990-#V0309
- Veterinary Technician Specialist- Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical
Care Technicians, 2001 - Veterinary Technician Specialist- Academy of Internal Medicine Veterinary
Technicians (Charter Member)- Small Animal Internal Medicine- 2008 - RECOVER Certified CPR Rescuer- BLS and ALS
- RECOVER Certified CPR Instructor –BLS and ALS-2020
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