Jamie Gagniuk
Waterford,MI
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Seeking full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
02.2004 - Current
- Triage incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care at busy multi specialty and 24 hour emergency hospital.
- Obtain patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Provide skilled and compassionate nursing care to patients during emergencies, enabling swift response to urgent medical situations for improved outcomes.
- Assist with procedures such as urinary obstructions, wound management, abdominocentesis, thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis and anesthesia.
- Provide direct care to critically ill patients, ensuring timely and accurate administration of medications and treatments including but not limited to, IV catheter placement, blood draws, doppler blood pressure, radiographs, IV fluid therapy, nasal oxygen placement and maintenance, NG tube placement and maintenance, telemetry, central lines, male and female indwelling urinary catheters and blood transfusions.
- Administer and actively participate in CPR of patients in cardiac or respiratory arrest.
- Administer prescribed injectable controlled substances, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Maintain detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Strengthen client relationships by delivering exceptional customer service while addressing questions or concerns regarding their pet's health needs.
- Train and mentor other LVT staff, veterinary assistants and kennel attendants in operations and procedures.
- Improve teamwork among staff members by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback on clinic operations.
- Optimize clinic efficiency through assisting with front desk tasks including scheduling appointments, maintaining files, answering phone calls, invoicing clients, processing payments when needed.
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Processed payroll for 10 specialty practice veterinary hospital.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires, ensuring skillful and knowledgeable staff members.
- Mentored junior veterinary technicians in developing their skills and evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and recognition of achievements.
- Proactively identified areas for process improvement within clinic and presented recommendations to senior leadership for consideration.
- Consistently met regulatory compliance requirements through diligent adherence to industry standards and best practices.
- Maintained controlled drug logs for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Served as key liaison between clients and veterinarians, effectively addressing questions or concerns regarding their pets'' health needs.
- Managed scheduling logistics within clinic to ensure appropriate coverage.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
Alma College
Alma, MI04.1998
Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Communication
- Team leadership and supervision
- Medical record-keeping
- Detail oriented
- Emergency and Critical Care
- Fear Free Handling
- Pain Management
- Patient Triage Abilities
Certification
Recover (CPR) Certified
Fear Free Certified
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
01.2015 - 12.2016
Licensed Veterinary Technician
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
02.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Wayne County Community College District
Bachelor of Arts - History/Political Science
Alma College
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.