Bri'anna Rose
Chester,VA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory and surgical procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality animal care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Technician
Mcguire Veterans Hospital
05.2020 - Current
- Gained surgical skills through hands-on experience with attending surgeons during operations. Performed surgeries while following safety guidelines and best practices. Interpreted research data and documented findings accurately for review. Managed laboratory equipment to facilitate effective analysis of substances. Administered comprehensive care across pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative phases for animals. Induced and monitored anesthesia to guarantee patient stability during procedure
- Instructing technicians on animal handling, restraint, laboratory procedures, and enhancing surgical skills and knowledge.
- Facilitating communication with investigators about health issues and exchanging information with veterinarian regarding health status and post-operative care.
- Biological monitoring of research equipment and reporting findings to management
- Conducted daily health checks and care for rabbits, ovine, swine, and rodents. Managed breeding colonies to ensure genetic diversity and health standards. Oversaw weight management programs to maintain optimal animal health. Developed enrichment programs to enhance animal welfare and behavioral health. Performed genotyping and microchipping/tattooing for accurate identification. Executed euthanasia and tissue collection upon request, adhering to ethical guidelines.
- Upholding compliance with laboratory safety regulations from AAALAC, IACUC, and other accrediting bodies.
Animal Handler
Mcguire Veterans Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Care for, Train, and handle Animals. Conducting tests and experiments. Ordering inventory. Shipping samples
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for animals and prevent spread of disease.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Laboratory Animal Sciences (MLAS)
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05-2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology Sciences
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05.2020
High School - Spanish 1-3, Business Marketing, Anatomy and Physiology
Thomas Dale High School
Chesterfield, VA01.2016
Veterinary - Science - Medical Biotechnologies
Chesterfield Technical Center
Chesterfield, VA01.2016
Skills
- Reliable professional commitment
- Trainable, able to follow directions, good customer service skills, team worker, able to work independently, able to work with others, and a leader
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office 2010, Powerpoint, Excel, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Google Publisher, PowerPoint
- Computer systems: IVIS, Claris Ensite Mapping System, Neuroscore DSI, Ponemah
- Administering Medications and Anesthesia, monitoring, Assessing Vital Signs, Preparing for Surgeries, Aseptic Techniques and Sterilization
- Controlled substance management
- Surgical techniques: Suturing, Vascular Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgeries, Implantation surgeries, Intubation, Iv Catheterization, etc
- Can perform echocardiograms of large and small animals
- Analytical Thinking, Data Collection, Results and Data Analysis
- OR management including Inventory restock and supply
Accomplishments
- Coauthor on a Heart Rhythm Abstract: Neural Mechanisms of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Suppression Using Nanoformulated Calcium Targeted Cardiac Ganglonated Plexi
- Created highly effective new Animal Enrichment Program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Research Technician
Mcguire Veterans Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Animal Handler
Mcguire Veterans Hospital
05.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Biology Sciences
George Mason University
Veterinary - Science - Medical Biotechnologies
Chesterfield Technical Center
Master of Science (M.S.) - Laboratory Animal Sciences (MLAS)
Drexel University
High School - Spanish 1-3, Business Marketing, Anatomy and Physiology
Thomas Dale High School