Holly Ellis RVT
Bellvue,CO
Summary
Dynamic Registered Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at Colorado State University, excelling in anesthesia management and mentorship. Proven ability in drug calculations and budget analysis, enhancing departmental efficiency. Adept at fostering collaboration and delivering exceptional patient care, while leading teams to achieve optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician-Anesthesia
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO
06.2002 - Current
- Anesthetize and manage canine and feline patients for a variety of procedures including imaging, routine and emergency surgeries and procedures, dental procedures, endoscopic procedures, orthopedic procedures and any procedure requiring heavy sedation or general anesthesia.
- Teach 3rd and 4th year veterinary students, veterinary technician students, interns and residents the fundamentals of anesthesia and technical skills including IV catheter placement, venipuncture, arterial catheter placement and intubation, critical case management, and interpretation of patient parameters under anesthesia.
- Expert level clinical skills: Triage, Customer service, Patient care and analysis of medical status, IV catheters, Arterial catheters, injections, intubation, drug calculations, IV fluid therapy, treating anesthetic complications including hemorrhage, low blood pressure, bradycardia, pain management, hypercapnea, blood gas analysis, patient record analysis including bloodwork and medical history.
- Anesthetic patient analysis including blood pressure, capnography, pulse oximetry, heart rate and ECG analysis.
- Pre/post anesthetic period analysis of patient's pain and comfort status.
- Tailored anesthetic and sedation protocols for each patient using the most innovative anesthetic procedures and anesthetic protocols.
- Administering constant rate infusion of anesthetics and blood pressure support drugs.
- Lab instruction on main campus to first year students.
- Mentor for FRCC veterinary technician students.
- Work leader. Scheduling coordinator for the Anesthesia department. Scheduling with most other services within the hospital to promote efficiency and optimal patient care.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff regarding patient care. Teaching and leading students daily with varying comfort levels and backgrounds.
- Lead the cost analysis project for the Anesthesia department with the hospital finance manager to adequately charge and account for procedures and supplies.
- Order and maintain all clinical supplies and equipment.
- Work with varying companies' equipment and sales representatives in maintaining equipment and obtaining the most cost-effective and quality quotations for major equipment purchases for the Anesthesia Service.
Certified Veterinary Technician
Chappelle Small Animal Hospital
Fort Collins, CO
01.2000 - 05.2001
- Listened to client concerns regarding their pet's health, recorded vital parameters and obtained pertinent history from the owners.
- Refilled prescriptions, took radiographs, performed fecal analysis, venipuncture,
- Front reception duties such as scheduling appointments, answering phones and taking payment from clients
- Surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring
- Treatments for hospitalized patients including medication administration, cleanliness and overall care
Education
Veterinary Research Technology - Veterinary Medicine
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Fort Collins, CO05.2001
Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- StringSoft Veterinary Software
- Maintain veterinary equipment
- Order and inventory veterinary equipment and supplies
- Budget analysis
- Work leader
- Mentorship
- Staff training
- Time management
- Collaboration skills
- Drug calculations
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Biosecurity protocols
- Emergency care
- Inpatient care
- Record keeping
- Controlled drug record keeping
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician, Colorado
- Certified Veterinary Technician, Colorado
- Fear Free Certified
Accomplishments
- Hospital Star Performer Award 2015 and 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician-Anesthesia
Colorado State University
06.2002 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
Chappelle Small Animal Hospital
01.2000 - 05.2001
Veterinary Research Technology - Veterinary Medicine
FRONT RANGE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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