Daniela Lamastro
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Veterinary professional with history of delivering high-quality animal care and support in fast-paced environments. Known for collaborative approach and achieving positive outcomes through teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in patient monitoring, surgical assistance, and client communication, with reliable and flexible work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Veterinary Nurse
VeG ER for Pets
05.2024 - Current
- Administered emergency care and triage for critically ill animals, ensuring immediate attention to urgent cases.
- Collaborated with veterinarians during surgeries, providing technical support and managing anesthesia protocols.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for each patient, ensuring compliance with veterinary regulations.
- Conducted routine maintenance on veterinary equipment, ensuring operational readiness for emergency situations.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care, promoting recovery and adherence to follow-up protocols.
- Participated in continuous education programs to stay updated on advancements in emergency veterinary medicine practices.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through empathetic communication and support during difficult decisions regarding their pets'' health statuses.
- Adapted effectively to fast-paced working environments requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring they were comfortable during treatments and procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing diagnostic tests for accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
Surgery Technician
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists
10.2020 - 03.2024
- Oversaw comprehensive patient care throughout pre-operative and post-operative phases.
- Achieved seamless implementation of patient protocols, enhancing overall care quality. Delivered effective placement of IV catheters and other invasive devices, improving patient outcomes. Administered epidurals and intubated patients, ensuring optimal anesthesia management. Executed anesthesia preparations and patient readiness for surgery, contributing to procedural efficiency. Collaborated as scrub nurse, maintaining sterile environments during operations. Facilitated comprehensive post-operative care instructions, supporting successful patient recovery.
- Other duties include answering phone calls from clients and referring veterinarians, taking care of and organizing emails, and initiating follow up calls to owners for patient updates.
- I also am responsible for being able to take down detailed histories and compile them into one cohesive document, creating complex surgical estimates, and collecting payments.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment, maintaining strict adherence to cleanliness protocols.
- Trained new staff on surgical procedures and equipment use, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for surgical prep, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Ensured timely completion of surgeries by actively participating in efficient room turnover procedures between cases.
- Reduced risk of infection for patients through diligent sterilization and organization of surgical instruments before, during, and after surgeries.
- Maintained optimal inventory levels for surgical supplies through effective communication with supply chain management teams.
Operating Room Technician
Gulf coast veterinary specialists
05.2019 - 10.2020
- I am responsible for patient care from pre-op to post-op.
- My duties include writing up patient protocols, placing IVCs and other invasive catheters (when needed), intubating, running anesthesia, prepping the patient, scrub nurse, obtaining post-operative care instructions, and recovering patients.
Lab Animal Intern
McGovern School of Medicine, The University of Texas
03.2019 - 05.2019
- I was responsible for the upkeep and well being of all animals under our care.
- I would evaluate any problems with each animal and provide the correct treatment.
- I would also help to run anesthesia on our bigger animals.
Veterinary Technician
Greenway Animal Clinic
02.2018 - 01.2019
- I was responsible for day to day clinic duties such as cleaning, taking patient history, running in house lab work, and helping to implement treatments.
- Administered vaccinations and medications under veterinarian supervision to ensure optimal animal health.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures, including radiography and laboratory tests, enhancing patient care quality.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - veterinary technology
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Houston, TX03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA06.2016
Skills
- Anesthesia
- Placing multiple sorts of catheters
- Administering epidurals
- Running multiple CRI’s intra-op
- Wound management
- Compassionate care
- Diagnostic imaging
- Medical record-keeping
- Emergency care
- Laboratory testing
- Euthanasia assistance
- Medication dispensing
- Critical care nursing
- Endoscopy assistance
- Ultrasound skills
- Bandaging techniques
- Isolation protocols
- Exotic animal care
- Blood transfusion
- Neonatal care
- Patient triage
- RECOVER certified CPR
Certification
RECOVER Certified ALS Rescuer
Timeline
Emergency Veterinary Nurse
VeG ER for Pets
05.2024 - Current
Surgery Technician
Sugar Land Veterinary Specialists
10.2020 - 03.2024
Operating Room Technician
Gulf coast veterinary specialists
05.2019 - 10.2020
Lab Animal Intern
McGovern School of Medicine, The University of Texas
03.2019 - 05.2019
Veterinary Technician
Greenway Animal Clinic
02.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Applied Science - veterinary technology
Vet Tech Institute of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Sonoma State University