Maria Cini
Fountain Hills,AZ
Summary
Pursuing a job in the health care field as a CNA, enjoyed helping others in need whether it's humans or animals. Thrived and looked forward to when it was time to do clinicals at Fountain View. Previously worked as a Veterinarian asst. Nurturing Veterinarian Assistant comfortable with providing care and comfort to sick animals. Providing detailed guidance and answering client's questions. Adept with answering phones, maintaining patient records and providing top-notch administrative services. Dedicated offering 3.5 years of experience caring for animals. Able to administer vaccinations, provide post-surgical care and delivering palliative care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant
David Bashaw
Fountain Hills Arizona, AZ
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Assisted veterinarians with restraining animals during examinations to assess injuries.
- Scheduled appointments, answered phones, billed customers for services and maintained inventory to maximize office productivity.
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for animals.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.
Education
Certification - CNA
EVIT
MesaSome College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting - Trade
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Immunization Administration
- Emergency Response
- Routine Examinations
- Examination Room Oversight
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Education
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Appointment Scheduling
- First Aid
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Preparation
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Equipment Sterilization
- Diagnostic Testing
- Prescription Filling
- Patient Check-Ins
- Patient Care Plans
- Preventive Care
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Medical Triage
- Venipuncture and Phlebotomy
- Patient Discharge
- Customer Service
- Wound Care
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Veterinarian Assistant
David Bashaw
08.2018 - 03.2022
Certification - CNA
EVIT
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting - Trade
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College