Caitlin McKnight
Kihei,HI
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse
Thrive Pet Health
05.2019 - 05.2024
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Worked as team leader throughout grave yard shifts
- Managed surgery team and assisted doctor in several anesthetic orthopedic procedures.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Veterinary Technician
United Veterinary Specialty And Emergency
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Acted as a team member as part of the emergency and intensive care unit
- Frequently triaged patients based on their critical status
- Managed multiple hospitalized patients throughout day and grave yard shifts.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialty
12.2014 - 07.2016
- 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.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Education
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
12.2017
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College California
San Leandro03.2016
Skills
- Provide client education
- Ability to perform proficient venipuncture, phlebotomy, and intravenous catheter placement
- Ability to properly administer intravenous, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections
- Efficiently monitor anesthetic procedures
- Assist DVM in surgical procedures; prepping sterile field, preparing surgical equipment and tools for sterile use
- Run in-house labs, both mechanical and manual
- Triage incoming emergencies, obtain accurate TPR’s, record and articulate detailed histories
- Skilled in triage and critical care medicine
- Properly calculate drug doses
- Provide intensive care to hospitalized patients
- Manage reception area including assisting clients with appointments, ordering supplies, answering phones, and handling invoices
Timeline
Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse
Thrive Pet Health
05.2019 - 05.2024
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Tanasbourne Veterinary Emergency
12.2017 - 05.2019
Veterinary Technician
United Veterinary Specialty And Emergency
07.2016 - 11.2017
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Bay Area Veterinary Specialty
12.2014 - 07.2016
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE)
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Carrington College California