Kayla Hart
Altamonte Springs,FL
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare, specializing in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Demonstrates exceptional communication and customer service skills to consistently deliver high-quality patient care. Adept at effectively managing diverse responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate documentation, and fostering positive relationships with both clients and colleagues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wellness/Surgery Veterinary Technician
Second Chance Animal Services
01.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with referring veterinarians, fostering trust for seamless continuity of care when transferring patients between clinics
- Contributed to positive workplace culture by maintaining a professional demeanor under pressure while also offering support to colleagues during challenging cases
- Provided exceptional client service, addressing pet owner concerns with empathy and professionalism during high-stress situations
- Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations by staying up-to-date on changes in industry standards and adjusting practices accordingly
- Providing nursing care Performing routine and surgical nursing care, and providing specialized nursing care for injured or ill animals
- Administering medications, vaccines, serums, and treatments as prescribed
- Operating and maintaining equipment Operating and maintaining gas, steam, and chemical sterilizers, gas aerator, ultrasonic cleaner, instrument washers, and heat sealers
ICU/ER Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital SD/WS
10.2020 - Current
- Transferred from the South Deerfield location to the West Springfield location upon its opening last year
- Currently Per Diem as of July 2024
- Responsible for managing patient care and treatments in ICU: Provide patients with continuous and caring attention and compassionate handling, ensure treatments and orders are completed in a timely manner, guarantee that all concerns about patient status, treatment or orders are brought to the doctor's attention immediately, and confirm that all charges are entered accurately
- Proficiency in advanced technical skills including nasoesophageal feeding tube placement, urinary catheterization, intubation, CPR protocols, lab protocols, radiology, and surgical protocols
- Interpersonal communication skills including team and cooperative approach to managing cases, active listening skills, patience and flexibility
Veterinary Technician
Twin Peaks Veterinary Center
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Ability to clearly explain patient status with compassion and patience
- Problem-solving skills, time management ability and multi-tasking ability required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine needs and urgency of care
- Assist in providing clinical support to the faculty in the delivery and instruction of ECC care services for small animals
Education
Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, AZ06.2018
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School
Staten Island, NY2008
Some College (No Degree) -
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZSkills
- Conflict resolution
- Transcription and dictation
- Canine Feline intubation
- Wound treatment
- Closed-chest CPR
- Cystocentesis
- Catalase/catalyst testing
- Veterinary office administration
- Intravenous injection
- Radiology
- Dental cleaning w/ ultra-sonic cleanser
- Dental radiology
- Surgical Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical History Collection
- Intravenous catheterization
- EMR systems
- SmartFlow
- ERexpress
- Cornerstone
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Certification
06/2018
Pima Medical Institute
Tucson, Arizona
Veterinary Assistant Certification: Veterinary Technology
CPR: Advanced Life Support Certified
Timeline
Wellness/Surgery Veterinary Technician
Second Chance Animal Services
01.2022 - Current
ICU/ER Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital SD/WS
10.2020 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Twin Peaks Veterinary Center
06.2017 - 05.2020
Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinary Technology
Pima Medical Institute
High School Diploma -
Curtis High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Pima Community College
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