Audrey Bray
Longmont
Summary
Highly skilled critical care veterinary nurse with a successful transition to human respiratory medicine, bringing ventilator experience and a strong commitment to patient comfort and care. Known for fostering positive experiences in fast-paced critical care environments while advocating for both patients and the hospital. Dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing care and providing comprehensive support to nurses, doctors, students, and support staff. Passionate about enhancing patient outcomes through collaboration and high-quality service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
Aurora, CO
07.2023 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapy treatments to pediatric patients using advanced ventilators and aerosol delivery systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex respiratory conditions.
- Educated families on respiratory care techniques, enhancing patient understanding and compliance with treatment protocols.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in pediatric respiratory care, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' respiratory status, ensuring timely adjustments to therapy as needed.
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency
Boulder, CO
06.2018 - 06.2023
- Provided patient care to hospitalized patients, including post operative orthopedic and soft tissue patients, internal medicine, neurology, and oncology patients. Provided one-on-one nursing care for critical care patients, including blood transfusion administration, ventilator management, arterial line placement, and arterial blood gas interpretation. Monitored telemetry for intensive cases, and informed veterinarian of any abnormalities.
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Pets Emergency Hospital
Evans, CO
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Triaged in-coming emergencies, monitor animals undergoing treatment for changes and signs of improvement. Administer initial stabilization via IV catheter placement, fluid administration, and pain management, as needed. Communicate with clients regarding their pet's status and discuss treatment plans and estimates. Administer anesthetics during surgery and monitor effects. Monitor animals' recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any changes. Provided guidance for advanced technical procedures, to include: jugular catheter placement (Seldinger technique), arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation, female urinary catheter placement, and intraosseous catheter placement. Managed all financial aspects of employee pets’ accounts.
Veterinary Technician III
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
09.2004 - 04.2015
- Oversaw overnight care of patients admitted to CCU (Critical Care Unit), including high acuity cases such as ventilator dependent patients, post-op craniotomy patients, patients in DIC, severe traumas, etc. Provide guidance to veterinary interns with case management, nursing procedures, and following CSU protocols. Assist Vet Tech II and Vet Tech I with critical thinking skills and advanced procedures. Provided a positive learning environment for senior veterinary students. Oversaw all aspects of inventory within the critical care unit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
California State Polytechnic University of Pomona
Pomona, CA, USA09-1998
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Pima Medical
Denver, CO05-2023
Skills
- Airway management
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory equipment setup
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- Patient and family advocacy
- Pediatric respiratory care
Accomplishments
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) license obtained June 2023
- BLS Certified, current via RQI
- ACLS Certified, September 2024
- PALS Certified, June 2025
- AARC Member since 2021
- Student Mentee – House of Delegates AARC Congress 2022
- Attended AARC Congress 2022
- PADI Scuba Open Water Certified, April 2023
- AVECCCT (Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians) certification obtained in 2003
- RVT (Registered Veterinary Technician) license obtained from California in 1999
Timeline
Respiratory Therapist
Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora
07.2023 - Current
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Colorado Animal Specialty and Emergency
06.2018 - 06.2023
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Pets Emergency Hospital
05.2015 - 11.2017
Veterinary Technician III
Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
09.2004 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
California State Polytechnic University of Pomona
Associate of Science - Respiratory Care
Pima Medical