Jheanelle Atkinson
Veterinary Nurse
Manassas,VA
Summary
A passionate, goal-oriented Animal Biology major with over four years of experience working in clinic and laboratory settings, eager to further my technical and professional skills to best advocate for individualized patient care by seeking admission to a prestigious Doctor of Pharmacy program.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Anicira Veterinary Center
Manassas, VA
06.2020 - Current
- Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in all perioperative phases.
- Record symptoms and document medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Prepare surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Process new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems.
- Inoculate animals to prevent various diseases, including rabies, distemper and Leptospirosis.
- Administer medications to animals in treatment and document changes in condition.
- Interact with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Maintain daily progress records, surgery logs and routine records.
- Collect patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer
Best Pet Rx
Manassas, United States
06.2021 - Current
- Locate and measure medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and veterinarians.
- Prepare packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Support pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
- Communicate instructions to pet owners and caregivers about proper use and storage of drugs.
Dog Walker
Happy Paws Pet Nanny
Manassas, United States
08.2021 - Current
- Develop strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting and pre-approved treats.
- Feed, walk and care for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
- Alert owners immediately of health or behavior problems for speedy resolution and care.
- Mix and administer special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Support animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
Shelter Volunteer
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided support in over 20 spay/neuter surgeries daily, by monitoring animals during the post-operative phase.
- Aided in daily animal enrichment programs for companion animals and maintain cleanliness of kennels, cages, examination rooms and reception area.
- Assisted in daily adoptions to ensure each potential adopter and pet are best suited for each other.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Conducted adoption events to place shelter and foster animals into permanent homes.
- Bathed animals and performed related animal grooming and care in preparation for adoption events.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
Veterinary Assistant Volunteer
Animal Care Veterinary Clinic
Kingston, Jamaica, Jamaica
12.2011 - 06.2014
- Scheduled over 100 Appointments, answered phones, billed customers for services and maintained clinic inventory to maximize office productivity.
- Provided support to Veterinarian through collection of urine and fecal samples, wound care, vaccine administration, oral and topical medicine administration, humane euthanasia, and animal restraint.
- Checked pets in and out of boarding facility, while ensuring their health and comfort for the duration of their stay.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Animal Biology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL 08.2016 - 05.2020
Prerequisite Courses -
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA 08.2021 - Current
Skills
Flexible & Adaptable
Continuing Education Certifications
Foundations of Veterinary Medical Terminology
Patterson Veterinary University - July 2021
Advanced Hematology: Reading between the lines, Connection the dots, and Adding a microscope
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. - August 2021
Timeline
Dog Walker
Happy Paws Pet Nanny
08.2021 - Current
Prerequisite Courses -
Northern Virginia Community College
08.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer
Best Pet Rx
06.2021 - Current
Veterinary Nurse
Anicira Veterinary Center
06.2020 - Current
Shelter Volunteer
Humane Society of Tampa Bay
01.2020 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Integrative Animal Biology
University of South Florida
08.2016 - 05.2020
Veterinary Assistant Volunteer
Animal Care Veterinary Clinic
12.2011 - 06.2014
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