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Kathryn Conwell

Riverbank,CA

Summary

Patient-focused Clinical Supervisor with more than 17 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to Wellness, Urgent, Emergent and Critical Care patients . Adept at developing ICU protocols and training programs to educate nurses and improve patient outcomes. Focused on developing strong teams while serving as a positive role model. A leader in high volume emergency and ICU care while maintaining a positive attitude.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ER Clinical Supervisor

MedVet
08.2021 - Current
  • ER triage and treatments
  • ICU care and Critical post surgical monitoring and treatments
  • Chest tube maintenance and Pluerovac setup and maintenance
  • DKA management and recording
  • Basic technician duties
  • address and solve client disputes
  • Lead and directed team of 10 clinical personnel and support staff.
  • Developed and adjusted work schedules for Nursing staff.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
  • Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with nurse manager to raise standards of practice.
  • Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
  • Developed improvement plans to solve problems and improve lagging areas.
  • Identified nurses' and staff training needs and devised training programs to close gaps.

Veterinary Assistant

Adobe Animal Hospital
01.2007 - 08.2021
  • Placing IVC, including central lines and jugular catheters
  • Intubation and monitoring of emergency surgery patients
  • Critical care for ICU patients
  • CRI calculations
  • Triage and treatments of emergency patients
  • Monitoring and maintaining ventilator patients
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Assisted veterinarian and technicians with exams, procedures and x-rays.
  • Maintained cleanliness and disinfected exam rooms.
  • Provided clean and comfortable environment for hospitalized pets.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
  • Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
  • Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
  • Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
  • Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
  • Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
  • Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.

Veterinary Assistant

Hemmingway Cat Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
  • Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
  • Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
  • Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
  • Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
  • Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
  • Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.

Education

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technitian

Carrington College
San Jose
01.2007

Skills

  • Staff Scheduling
  • Emergency and Preventive Care
  • Surgical Procedures and Support
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Client Education
  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Symptom Monitoring
  • Post-Surgical Monitoring
  • Proper Animal Restraint
  • Emergency Room Procedures
  • Wound Care
  • Patient Care Plans
  • Medical Charting

Certification

Fear Free Certified

RECOVER ALS/BLS trained

Timeline

ER Clinical Supervisor

MedVet
08.2021 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Adobe Animal Hospital
01.2007 - 08.2021

Veterinary Assistant

Hemmingway Cat Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2007

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technitian

Carrington College

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