Kyler Skidmore
Blanchard,OK
Summary
Skilled Equine Surgical Technician with proven expertise in pre-surgical preparation and patient care, demonstrated at Oklahoma Equine Hospital. Excelled in setting up operating equipment and maintaining sterile fields, ensuring high standards of infection control. Known for adaptability and effective collaboration, significantly enhancing surgical outcomes and animal recovery processes. Experienced surgical professional prepared for high-stakes environments. Skilled in sterile techniques, surgical instrumentation, and patient preparation. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and committed to patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Equine Surgical Technician
Oklahoma Equine Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
- Assisted in successful surgeries by setting up operating rooms with appropriate instruments, supplies, and equipment for each procedure.
- Demonstrated adaptability, working effectively with various surgical teams and specialties, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Efficiently performed lab work, including blood draws, urinalysis, and fecal examinations for accurate diagnoses.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Referral Center
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Supported veterinarians in conducting emergency surgeries on various species with precision and accuracy.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK05.2026
Phlebotomy License - Health Careers Explorer
Mid America Technology Center
Wayne, OK05.2017
Skills
- Setting up and operating equipment
- Patient Care
- Infection control protocols
- Pre-surgical preparation
- Supply Management
- Sterile Field Preparation
Certification
- Phlebotomy license Mid America Technology Center May 2017
Timeline
Equine Surgical Technician
Oklahoma Equine Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Animal Emergency and Referral Center
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Phlebotomy license Mid America Technology Center May 2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Phlebotomy License - Health Careers Explorer
Mid America Technology Center
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