Desiree Richards

• Improved patient comfort by efficiently drawing blood samples using various techniques such as venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

Conducted venipuncture to obtain lab samples.

Carried out venipuncture techniques and laboratory processing.

• Secured animals to ensure veterinarian safety.
• Managed difficult animal behavior situations with composure and success.
• Maintained clean and sanitary conditions within the clinic by following strict sanitation protocols and guidelines.
• Managed appointment scheduling effectively to accommodate urgent cases while maintaining daily workflow balance within the clinic setting.
• Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
• Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.

• Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
• Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
• Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.

• Evaluated procedure needs and set up equipment, tools, supplies, and instruments.
• Maintained high infection control standards.
• Minimized infection risks by strictly adhering to aseptic techniques when handling surgical supplies and equipment.
• Ensured proper care of surgical instruments through meticulous cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance processes.
• Provided wound care post-operatively to promote healing and reduce risk of infections.
• Demonstrated exceptional adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges or changes during surgery, responding quickly without compromising patient safety or procedural success.
• Delivered exemplary assistance and support to surgeons during general, gynecological, orthopedic, neurological, and plastic surgery procedures.
• Assisted surgeons in complex procedures for optimal patient outcomes and reduced recovery time.