Grace Tucker
Summary
Enthusiastic, passionate, knowledgeable, Certified Veterinary Nurse, eager to seek and maintain a full-time position. Passionate about caring for animals, interested in further developing skills and working with an elite team of clinicians. Ready to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the field of Veterinary Medicine at Penn Vet. Treats people and animals with respect and compassion and promotes a humane and caring attitude toward all animals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wards Veterinary Nurse
Penn Vet
2023.08 - Current
- Oversee all patients in Fluids, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Isolation Wards
- Manage patients on intravenous fluids or any cases that exceed Fluids Ward capacity that will need to be housed in Surgery Wards
- Manage pre & post op patients: Soft Tissue, Orthopedics, Neurology, Dentistry, Ophthalmology
- Oversee and assist with setting up emergency pick ups and ICU transfers.
- Assist in managing isolation cases such as respiratory and Parvo if needed
- Triage of all inpatients including physical assessments, passive range of motion, etc.
- Make recommendations regarding comfort and pain management
- IVC placement, urinary catheter placement
- Administer all forms of medications
- Venipuncture, Lab Work submissions
- Instructing 4th year veterinary students and Harcum College nursing students
- Maintain communication with clinicians, students & nurses with necessary patient updates, concerns & follow ups
- Receive nursing rounds at the beginning of each shift and provide nursing rounds at the end of each shift
- Utilize EMR INSTINCT and CUREATR hospital text messaging systems as applicable.
Operating Room/Central Supply Veterinary Assistant
Penn Vet- New Bolton Center
2022.03 - 2023.01
- Assist in preparation and circulation for all surgical procedures in large animal hospital.
- Prepare assigned operating rooms as required for intended procedure.
- Demonstrate thorough knowledge of surgical instruments and surgical equipment operation including Medical Lasers, Cryotherapy, Endoscopy, Laparoscopy and Fluoroscopy.
- Prepare patients for surgery by clipping, cleansing and aseptic prepping of surgical site.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
- Ensure that all Operating Rooms are well stocked, equipment is stored and functioning properly.
- Assist Surgical team in donning of surgical attire and table set up.
Veterinary Assistant
Penn Vet
2021.09 - 2022.08
- Utilize EMR INSTINCT and CUREATR hospital text messaging systems as applicable.
- Assisted staff with blood analyses, restraining patients, treatments and physical assessments.
- Maintain communication with clinicians, students & nurses with necessary patient updates, concerns & follow ups.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Clinical Care Technician
Penn Vet- New Bolton Center
2021.05 - 2022.08
- Large animal patient handling and restraint during clinical procedures, patient treatments, emergencies and emergency procedures.
- Perform general patient care including but not limited to: feeding, grooming, applying standing wraps and recognizing patient comfort.
- Help prepare horses for treadmill examinations which may include: harnessing, catheter preparation, applying protective exercising equipment, etc.
- Escort clients to their animals for visitation. Stocking treatment areas and setting up for emergencies.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Nursing
Harcum College
Bryn Mawr, PA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2021
Skills
-Compassionate client communication & relations
-Excellent written and verbal communication
-Interpersonal Communication
-Teamwork and Collaboration
-Multitasking Abilities
-Proper animal restraint
-Clinical Symptom Monitoring
-Prescription Filling
-Patient Recordkeeping
-Animal diagnostics
-Strong organizational and time management skills
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Technician (AAVSB) - November 2023
- Global Veterinary Medicine Certificate Program - Purdue, January 2021
- University of Pennsylvania Practicums: Clinical rotations through Penn Vets Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center (01/2023 to 06/2023)
Timeline
Wards Veterinary Nurse
Penn Vet
2023.08 - Current
Operating Room/Central Supply Veterinary Assistant
Penn Vet- New Bolton Center
2022.03 - 2023.01
Veterinary Assistant
Penn Vet
2021.09 - 2022.08
Clinical Care Technician
Penn Vet- New Bolton Center
2021.05 - 2022.08
Associate of Science - Veterinary Nursing
Harcum College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
The Pennsylvania State University
- Certified Veterinary Technician (AAVSB) - November 2023
- Global Veterinary Medicine Certificate Program - Purdue, January 2021
- University of Pennsylvania Practicums: Clinical rotations through Penn Vets Ryan Hospital and New Bolton Center (01/2023 to 06/2023)
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