Mackenzie Harris, LVT
Amarillo,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Knowledgeable Anesthesia Technician bringing demonstrated skills in organizing supplies, setting up equipment and assisting anesthesiologists. Hardworking, reliable and detail-oriented in completing high-quality work in full compliance with facility and regulatory standards. Proficient in aseptic techniques and patient monitoring.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Anesthesia Technician
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicin
Amarillo, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Performed CPR in crisis situations under direction of doctor in charge.
- Administered prescribed anesthetic medications to patients to desensitize areas or induce unconsciousness prior to surgical procedures.
- Monitored patients' progress during post-anesthesia period to document findings.
- Maintained clean and sterile fields in operating rooms when assisting anesthesiologists.
- Administered anesthesia and sedatives during surgical procedures.
- Proficient in Smartflow and Ezyvet software.
- Provided teaching to doctorate students in anesthesia techniques.
- Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
- Provided assistance with intubation and ventilation of patients before, during, and after surgery.
- Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
Veterinary Technician
Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted faculty in setting up supplies, props, and models for students to utilize during lab.
- Assisted in equine and bovine restraint to facilitate learning opportunities for students.
- Created inventory supply lists for items on hand.
- Live graded students during OSCE exams.
- Properly handled and cared for Anatomy cadavers.
- Provided leadership and mentorship to student workers.
- Developed standard operating procedures with direction from faculty and the Associate Dean of TAMU.
- Maintained clean facilities by thoroughly scrubbing floors, cabinets, and tables weekly.
Virology Laboratory Technician
Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
Canyon, TX
04.2020 - 09.2021
- Collected, labeled and stored lab samples according to laboratory specifications.
- Isolated, identified and prepared specimens for examination.
- Performed cell culture techniques within a sterile environment.
- Proficient in virus neutralization testing to provide clients with antibody titers on cattle and horses.
- Processed 10-15 virology and serology samples daily, including manual reporting and quality reviews.
Veterinary Technician
Swann Animal Clinic
Amarillo, TX
03.2015 - 04.2020
- Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration, and operations.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
- Managed an internship program for high-school and college level students.
- Assisted students in receiving Certified Veterinary Assistant certificates.
- Managed clinic operations, including supervising vet techs, scheduling and appointments. Performed dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
- Helped high-school and college students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals.
- Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting operative site. Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
- Took electrocardiogram tracings.
- Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Initiated emergency interventions such as resuscitative oxygen procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Applied casts and splints to immobilize fractures.
- Train and mentor other LVT staff.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
- Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
- Managed controlled drug log requirements and monitored controlled drug inventory.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Cedar Valley College
Lancaster, TX05.2019
High School Diploma -
Richard Milburn High School
Amarillo, Tx05.2012
Skills
- Client education
- Team leadership skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Diagnostic ECG/EKG tracing
- Vital signs
- Aseptic techniques
- RECOVER CPR
- Strong medical ethic
- General anesthesia
- General anesthesia recovery
- Extensive laboratory diagnostics
- Oral nerve blocks
- Epidural
- Constant rate infusion administration
- Monitoring anesthesia
- Airway management
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Injectable agent induction
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Medication and IV administration
- Staff Development and Mentorship
- Team building
- Organizational development knowledge
- Instrument Sterilization
- Assembling Surgical Packs
- Ordering Supplies
- Anesthesia Equipment Setup
Certification
Passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
Licensed Veterinary Technician - State of Texas.
RECOVER BLS & ALS Certified
RECOVER BLS & ALS RESCUER Certification
NAVTA Member
NAVAS Member
Free-Free Certified Professional
Timeline
Veterinary Anesthesia Technician
Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicin
06.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Texas A&M University
11.2021 - 06.2022
Virology Laboratory Technician
Texas A&M Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
04.2020 - 09.2021
Veterinary Technician
Swann Animal Clinic
03.2015 - 04.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Cedar Valley College
High School Diploma -
Richard Milburn High School
Passed the Veterinary Technician National Exam (VTNE).
Licensed Veterinary Technician - State of Texas.
RECOVER BLS & ALS Certified
RECOVER BLS & ALS RESCUER Certification
NAVTA Member
NAVAS Member
Free-Free Certified Professional
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