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Giovanna Fusco

Bonneau,South Carolina

Summary

Biochemistry graduate striving to further my education through vet school. Dedicating my life to better the lives of animals. Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Hardworking, dedicated as well as highly organized and works well in team environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Technician

Lakeside Animal Hospital
05.2022 - Current
  • Sterile scrubbing into surgeries to assist doctors, surgeries including spays, neuters, mass removals, tissue resections, gastropexy, eye tackings, and wound repairs
  • Assisted doctors with chemo treatments
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Shadowing under doctors to learn how to give vaccines and draw blood, helped prep for surgeries including prepping the surgery site and anesthetizing the animal as well as intubating and extubating.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Helping with physical exams of patients. Restraining animals during exams or procedures. Assisting with surgeries, running lab tests, taking and processing x-rays, updating patient records, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and filling prescriptions.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
  • Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.

Veterinary Technician

Animal Hospital Of Kingstree
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Helping with physical exams of patients. Restraining animals during exams or procedures. Assisting with surgeries, running lab tests, taking and processing x-rays, updating patient records, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and filling prescriptions.
  • Shadowing under doctors to learn how to give vaccines and draw blood, helped prep for surgeries including prepping the surgery site and anesthetizing the animal as well as intubating and extubating.
  • Assisted in farm calls and treatment of equine, swine, bovine, and goats.
  • Maintained accurate patient charts and medical records.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Participated in hospital and clinic staff meetings to discuss patient care.
  • Performed diagnostic tests and reported results to healthcare providers.
  • Triaged patients in office or by phone to assess severity of conditions.

Bather/Grooming Assistant

Tails Gone Wild
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Scheduling, phone calls and checking clients in
  • Bathed animals and assisted groomer
  • Impeccable work ethic Will be an advocate for the well being of animals
  • Willing to be the first one in and last one to leave
  • No job is beneath me
  • Organizational Skills Customer Service Skills
  • Note: short employment due summer job

Supervisor

Charleston County Parks and Recreation
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Youngest supervisor employed
  • CPR and EMR certified
  • Trained all new guards
  • Audited current guards on certifications and safety
  • Budget control reports

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Charleston County Parks and Recreation
05.2016 - 08.2018
  • Provided safety to swimmers
  • Provided swim lessons

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, West Virginia
07.2023

High School Diploma -

Charleston County School of The Arts
North Charleston, SC
07.2019

Skills

  • Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
  • Obtaining Medical History
  • Suture Removal
  • Snare Restraint
  • Explaining Treatment
  • Patient Charting
  • Animal Birth Procedures
  • Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Heartworm Diagnostic Testing
  • Jugular Intravenous Catheterization
  • IV Placement
  • Canine and Feline Intubation

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Lakeside Animal Hospital
05.2022 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Animal Hospital Of Kingstree
07.2021 - 12.2021

Bather/Grooming Assistant

Tails Gone Wild
06.2020 - 08.2020

Supervisor

Charleston County Parks and Recreation
05.2018 - 08.2020

Lifeguard/Swim Instructor

Charleston County Parks and Recreation
05.2016 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry

West Virginia Wesleyan College

High School Diploma -

Charleston County School of The Arts

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