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Patricia Potts

Summary

Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Dog Groomer

Kathy's Pet Haven
01.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized dog grooming services based on breed and owner preferences.
  • Assisted head groomer with handling various dog breeds, ensuring their safety and comfort during the grooming process.
  • Improved salon efficiency by organizing and maintaining grooming tools, equipment, and workstations.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace environment through effective communication with team members and clients.
  • Reduced stress in dogs by utilizing calming techniques and creating a soothing atmosphere during grooming sessions.

Office Manager/Laborer

Lakeshore Plow & Trench, LLC
04.2009 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced team productivity by delegating tasks effectively and overseeing daily workflow.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Called MissDig to set up locations where we would be digging

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
02.2006 - 06.2007
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Performed accurate instrument counts, preventing potential surgical complications due to retained items.
  • Contributed to reduced infection rates by diligently practicing proper sterilization techniques for instruments and equipment.


Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Medical Center
08.2000 - 04.2005
  • Enhanced patient safety by maintaining a sterile surgical environment and adhering to strict protocols.
  • Assisted surgeons in complex procedures, ensuring efficient completion and minimized complications.
  • Improved team communication through active participation in pre-and post-operative discussions, resulting in better patient outcomes.
  • Reduced surgery time by effectively anticipating surgeon''s needs and providing timely assistance.
  • Worked in Sterile Processing as needed
  • Worked in Endoscopy Suite as needed

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Baker College of Muskegon
Muskegon
06.2000

Skills

  • Aseptic Technique
  • Sterile Technique
  • Surgical Instrument Identification
  • Hair Styling
  • Tick Removal
  • Nail Trimming
  • Teeth Cleaning
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Grooming best practices

Timeline

Assistant Dog Groomer

Kathy's Pet Haven
01.2023 - Current

Office Manager/Laborer

Lakeshore Plow & Trench, LLC
04.2009 - 08.2020

Certified Surgical Technologist

Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
02.2006 - 06.2007

Certified Surgical Technologist

Memorial Medical Center
08.2000 - 04.2005

Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology

Baker College of Muskegon

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