Leia Mata
Staten Island
Summary
Compassionate new registered nurse with over 25 years of experience as a veterinary nurse, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving skills and high productivity in fast-paced healthcare environments. Recognized for expertise in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control, complemented by strong leadership abilities. Committed to leveraging extensive veterinary nursing skills to enhance patient outcomes in the human medical field through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Rescue Clinic
Brooklyn
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Cleaned, maintained and prepared surgical instruments for high volume rescue cat clinic
- Prepared surgical packs and instruments for surgery
- Prepared and prepped surgical supplies and equipment prior to surgery
- Monitored animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels
- Administered IV, SC, IM and topical medications and performed any additional procedures needed Pre Op and Post Op
- Maintained surgical suite and equipment
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
VCA Staten Island Animal Hospital
Staten Island
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Worked with Hospital Manager and Medical Director to resolve any problems, improve operations, discuss P&L reports, and provide exceptional customer service
- Managed team performance to exceed healthcare standards set by the organization.
- Assisted Hospital Manager in interviewing and hiring prospective employees
- Trained, educated and encouraged the development of the staff's skills
- Oversaw scheduling of vet tech hours to align with payroll budgets.
- Conducted routine drug audits.
- Managed supply orders and executed routine equipment audits.
- Coordinated with staff to resolve service problems and boost client satisfaction
Veterinary Technician/ Client Service Representative
VCA Staten Island Animal Hospital
Staten Island
11.1997 - 05.2022
- Efficiently handled patient triage and prioritization.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures on a variety of animal species by preparing the operating room and surgical packs/equipment, administering and monitoring anesthesia levels, monitoring vital signs, and administering medications to animals.
- Monitored animals in the post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs, activity levels, and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary, and provided pain management treatments.
- Determined appropriate dosages of medication based on weight calculations using veterinary scales.
- Monitored the health and behavior of animals by examining animals for injury or illness, taking routine vital signs, documenting and maintaining daily records, and alerting doctors of any abnormal behavior or symptoms.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
- Administered IV, SC, IM, oral, and topical medications to animals in treatment on a regular, scheduled basis, and documented any changes in condition.
- Educated animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions, administering medications and treatment options.
- Cared for a wide range of animals, including rodents, reptiles, exotic birds, and wildlife.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials such as drugs and chemicals.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups, including gathering patient history information, descriptions of symptoms from the owner, and documenting the presenting condition.
- Filled prescriptions, and coordinated refills for clients.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping with proactive attention to client information updates.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
CUNY College of Staten Island
Staten Island, NY01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Newark, NJ01.2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- SQ/IM/IV Injection Administration
- Medical dosage
- Venipuncture
- Urinary Catheter Insertion/ maintenance
- IV Catheter insertion/ maintenance/ removal
- Collecting vitals
- Patient evaluation/ monitoring/ education
- Patient Check-ins/ discharge
- Patient-Centered Nursing
- Reporting and documentation
- Electronic health records management
- Time management
- Diabetes management
- Wound management
- Oxygen therapy
- Fluid therapy
- Infection control
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Operating room skills
- Surgical preparation/ assistance
- Administering and monitoring anesthesia
- Equipment maintenance
- Specimen collection/ analysis
- Radiography
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse in NY, 669512, 03/2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Brooklyn Bridge Animal Welfare Coalition Rescue Clinic
04.2023 - 02.2025
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
VCA Staten Island Animal Hospital
08.2017 - 05.2022
Veterinary Technician/ Client Service Representative
VCA Staten Island Animal Hospital
11.1997 - 05.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
CUNY College of Staten Island
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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