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Marlene Buenrostro

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate over 20 years Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. I love to share my knowledge and train others to keep operations running smoothly while setting the high standard in patient care. I found my passion for training, seeing the best version of themselves and watching them grow. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

ICU RVT (overnight)

OakVet Animal Specialty Hosp
11.2022 - Current
  • Currently maintaining critical patients with medical care and comfort.
  • Administering CRI's Fluids to continue the pain management or any medication needed for specification and tracked dosages.
  • Able to perform CPR to all patients at dyer need.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition and notifying the physician.
  • Double checking math for all medications.

ER/ Sx RVT

Bishop Ranch Vet Center & Urgent Care
01.2021 - 11.2022

Triaged patients accordantly, generated estimates for emergency sx. Communication skill with client comprehensive for understanding of patient care plans.

  • Performed Surgical anesthesia for all patients, able to prepare all procedures, manage all anesthetic equipments and give all pre/post- medications to their specific instructions.
  • Manage care for admission to discharge.
  • Trained New Nurses in proper Techniques, care, standards, operation procedures and safety protocols.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Supervisor RVT Tech for General Practice

VCA Cypress Vet Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • During this time I found myself helping other Vet Hospitals during COVID, because of the dire need of relief RVT in the upper North-East side area.
  • I was comfortable to leave my staff in good hands while I was away.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve skill sets.

ER RVT (Relief)

VCA EastBay ER Clinic
01.2019 - 01.2021

Triage critical patients, ran diagnostics to help stabilizing.

ER RVT (Relief)

VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Centers
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Stabilized Critical patients to be hospitalized.

RVT (Relief) for GE

VCA Old River
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Doctors Assistance in Restraining and giving medications.

RVT (Relief) for GE

VCA Greenhaven
01.2020 - 01.2021

Assisted technicians executing sx procedures.

RVT - Shift Lead Coordinator

Bishop Ranch Vet Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Large, busy Urgent Care General Hospital providing 24/7 care with 17 Veterinary Doctors and 25 Technicians on staff
  • I maintain proper patient care (ICU) by ensuring workloads are adequately delegated to active techs daily duties.
  • Triage Surgical/sedation procedures as needed through out the day.
  • I generate treatment estimates based on patient diagnostics.
  • I maintain quality control checks and compliance by following hospital guidelines
  • I maintain ongoing workflow processes and provide feedback when needed
  • Preserve staff's workload balance is maintained by calling in backup techs and/or doctors
  • Responsible for coordinating and scheduling surgeons and surgeries based on hospital and client needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for patrons.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.

RVT Supervisor

Kensington Veterinary Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Small independent hospital with 3 doctors on staff
  • I aligned and organized daily surgery procedures in a timely manner
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Quickly lead anesthetic technician for soft tissue surgeries based on my first year-end review
  • Trained and coached new staff on existing hospital fundamentals, protocols, safety rules, and state/local regulations
  • I maintained front office cross-training to ensure full coverage
  • Assisted doctors with all dental ops and conducted multiple outpatient treatments in a fast paced environment.

Veterinary Technician

TLC Pet Center
01.2007 - 01.2011
  • 24hr ER Hospital and General Practice
  • Specialized in ICU, triaging ER patients, surgical procedures, lab protocols and radiological procedures
  • Conducted daily spays and neuters
  • Medication Administration
  • Assisted doctors by administering anesthetic for regular and soft tissue surgeries
  • I ensured all billing and protocols were executed correctly to maintain compliance daily
  • Conducted onboarding assistance with new hires
  • Acted as liaison between management and client for patient care next steps
  • Demonstrated standards of professional practice daily.

Overnight Veterinary Technician

Advanced Critical Care (City of Angels)
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Overnight technician responsible for the monitoring and care of all patients boarding after diagnosis
  • Ensured compliance with medication regimen with all hospitalized patients
  • Responsible for triaging all ER walk-ins and conducting Iso treatment
  • Maintained compliance with hospital and regulatory standards at all times
  • Worked collaboratively with other team members while rotating departments.

ER/ ICU Veterinary Technician

VCA West L.A.
01.2004 - 01.2006
  • A multi-level hospital building with an emergency and ICU department consisting of high foot traffic and fast paced environment
  • I worked on two floors where I triaged arriving ER patients and helped transport patients to and from ICU to ensure stabilization
  • Remained in compliance by ensuring all MD and ER/ICU protocols are followed
  • I also built and applied healthy work habits after learning new medicine administration techniques
  • I worked with ophthalmologist, oncologists, and orthopedics patients recovering from procedures.

Education

Continued Education Certificate

WVC 96th Annual Conference
02.2024

Continued education - Fundamentals in Small Animals Anesthesia
San Leandro, CA
01.2014

Associates -

Associates in Science Degree Veterinary Technology - Western Career College
San Leandro, CA
01.2004

Skills

  • Full Sx procedures protocols, Phx department, ICU tech, ER Tech, blood/plasma transfusion, laboratory procedures, radiographs, placing all kinds bandages, placing NG tube, dental prophylaxis/ extractions/suturing, drug calculations, CRI's and administering all medications via IV/SQ/IM/PO, animal behavior
  • communication skill at workplace
  • Supervisory/Team lead management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

ICU RVT (overnight)

OakVet Animal Specialty Hosp
11.2022 - Current

ER/ Sx RVT

Bishop Ranch Vet Center & Urgent Care
01.2021 - 11.2022

ER RVT (Relief)

VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Centers
01.2020 - 01.2021

RVT (Relief) for GE

VCA Old River
01.2020 - 01.2021

RVT (Relief) for GE

VCA Greenhaven
01.2020 - 01.2021

ER RVT (Relief)

VCA EastBay ER Clinic
01.2019 - 01.2021

Supervisor RVT Tech for General Practice

VCA Cypress Vet Clinic
01.2018 - 01.2021

RVT - Shift Lead Coordinator

Bishop Ranch Vet Center
01.2016 - 01.2018

RVT Supervisor

Kensington Veterinary Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2016

Veterinary Technician

TLC Pet Center
01.2007 - 01.2011

Overnight Veterinary Technician

Advanced Critical Care (City of Angels)
01.2005 - 01.2006

ER/ ICU Veterinary Technician

VCA West L.A.
01.2004 - 01.2006

Continued Education Certificate

WVC 96th Annual Conference

Continued education - Fundamentals in Small Animals Anesthesia

Associates -

Associates in Science Degree Veterinary Technology - Western Career College
Marlene Buenrostro