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Makenna Johansen

Sedro Woolley,WA

Summary

Highly skilled professional with experience in specimen collection and exemplary communication. Strengths include multidisciplinary team collaboration and adaptability, communication skills, problem-solving, and adaptability. Excels in data collection and organization, and is passionate about achieving sustainable fish and wildlife populations. Driven to serve my local community.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Salmon Spawner Surveyor

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group
Skagit County, WA
09.2024 - Current
  • Conduct weekly creek surveys collecting environmental and biological data
  • Accurate species ID of salmonid species (both live specimens and carcasses)
  • Electronic data entry

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Fear Free Elite Certification

Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital
Bellingham, WA
02.2021 - Current
  • Veterinary nursing tasks, such as sample collection (blood draws, aspirates, urine collection, fecal sample processing, skin scraping), radiology, carrying out anesthesia, monitoring patients pre and post-op, caring for hospitalized animals
  • Independently and cooperatively manage multiple cases and tasks, anticipating the needs of the doctors and providing direction to veterinary assistants
  • Clearly and concisely communicate with clients, answering questions about diagnoses and diagnostics and use conflict resolution strategies when assisting emotionally distressed individuals
  • Collect biological samples and perform laboratory tasks, such as blood work, urinalysis, and cytology via microscope
  • Accurately document and record patient data, client communications, medical treatments provided, and ensure clients understand the doctor's instructions
  • Supervise veterinary assistants, train new hires, and mentor students

Wildlife Ambassador Program Volunteer

Conservation Northwest
, WA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Educated the public about local wildlife species and how to avoid negative interactions with them
  • Shared the organization's mission to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and how to "Recreate with Respect" to wildlife and their habitats

Board Member, Necropsy Director, Responder

Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Whatcom County, WA
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Acted as board member of a local non-profit organization
  • Performed field necropsies of deceased marine mammals
  • Biological sample collection
  • Engaged with the public to educate about marine mammal natural history and the laws that protect them

Licensed Lead Rehabilitator

Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Services
Everson, WA
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • Engaged with the public via answering calls and making educational presentations
  • Accurate species identification at different life stages
  • Practiced safe and effective wild animal handling strategies in field rescues and day-to-day husbandry
  • Collaborated with various state and federal agencies to meet regulations and improve rescue and patient outcomes
  • Maintained written and electronic patient records and prepared annual technical and biological data reports
  • Hired, trained, and supervised staff, interns, and volunteers
  • Developed wild animal care protocols for all stages of life

Wildlife Care Intern

Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Services
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Cared for injured, orphaned, diseased, and displaced wildlife with the goal of release
  • Assisted staff with field rescues in a safe manner
  • Administered medical treatments under staff supervision

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology: Emphasis on Ecology & Evolution

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2017

State Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit - With Raptor Endorsement

Washington State Department of Fish And Wildlife
04.2021

Associate's Degree - Veterinary Nursing

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2021

Licensed Veterinary Technician -

Washington State
12-2021

Certificate for Wildlife Veterinary Medicine & Conservation -

Purdue University
04.2023

Skills

  • Sampling processes
  • Specimen collection
  • Data organization
  • Exemplary written and verbal communication
  • Research and data collection
  • Writing scientific papers and data reports
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration
  • Fish and wildlife species identification
  • Adaptability to work environment (all-weather field work and office work)
  • Able to work independently and as a team member
  • Adherence to appropriate PPE use and safety measures in field work

Timeline

Salmon Spawner Surveyor

Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group
09.2024 - Current

Wildlife Ambassador Program Volunteer

Conservation Northwest
06.2024 - 08.2024

Licensed Veterinary Technician, Fear Free Elite Certification

Fairhaven Veterinary Hospital
02.2021 - Current

Board Member, Necropsy Director, Responder

Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network
01.2018 - 02.2021

Licensed Lead Rehabilitator

Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Services
01.2018 - 02.2021

Wildlife Care Intern

Whatcom Humane Society Wildlife Rehabilitation Services
08.2017 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology: Emphasis on Ecology & Evolution

Western Washington University

State Wildlife Rehabilitation Permit - With Raptor Endorsement

Washington State Department of Fish And Wildlife

Associate's Degree - Veterinary Nursing

Purdue University

Licensed Veterinary Technician -

Washington State

Certificate for Wildlife Veterinary Medicine & Conservation -

Purdue University

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