Caressa Poehlmann
Cincinnati
Summary
Ambitious student pursuing registered Vet technician degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in a vet care role. Skilled in making appointments for clients and staying clam and steady in fast paced settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Assistant
MedVet
Cincinnati
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by preparing instruments and maintaining a sterile environment.
- Prepared patients for surgery by ensuring comfort and explaining pre-operative procedures.
- Managed surgical supplies inventory to ensure availability of necessary tools and materials.
- Managed sterilization process for surgical equipment and supplies
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the surgical suite to uphold safety standards.
- Trained new surgical assistants in protocols, techniques, and equipment usage effectively.
- Set up equipment, tools, and supplies for procedures and organize instruments as directed in surgeons' preference cards.
- Assisted in prepping operating room for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Communicated with professionalism and compassion when interacting with surgical team and patients.
- Assisted surgeons in variety of minor and major surgical procedures.
Veterinary Assistant
Mt.Pleasant Animal Hosipital
Cincinnati
08.2020 - Current
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
Receptionist
Mt.Pleasant Animal Hosipital
Cincinnati
08.2020 - Current
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ross High School
Hamilton, OH05.2018
Radiologic Technology
Miami University
Oxford, OHSkills
- Reception area maintenance
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Drawing blood and running it
- Surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Medical chart management
- Sterilization procedures
- Technologically savvy
- Customer service
- Patient counseling
- Pharmaceuticals prescription
- Chart review
Timeline
Surgical Assistant
MedVet
03.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Mt.Pleasant Animal Hosipital
08.2020 - Current
Receptionist
Mt.Pleasant Animal Hosipital
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Ross High School
Radiologic Technology
Miami University