Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Livestock Handler
Jbs Solutions
Ottumwa, IA
02.2024 - Current
Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when working with livestock.
Provided humane handling of animals at all times.
Observed animals for signs of illness or distress.
Loaded and unloaded trucks containing livestock for delivery to markets or other farms.
Nursing Assistant
Crystal Heights Care Center
Oskaloosa, IA
07.2016 - 11.2018
Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
Farrowing Tech Manager
veterinary medical center
Williamsburg, CA
07.2013 - 09.2016
Monitored and recorded piglet mortality rate, feed intake and growth.
Cleaned and disinfected farrowing crates between litters to prevent the spread of disease.
Provided medical care for pigs including administering medications, vaccinations, castration and de-horning as needed.
Performed daily checks on newborn piglets to ensure they were nursing properly, had access to food and water, and were healthy.
Identified sick or injured piglets, isolated them from the rest of the litter and monitored their progress until recovered or euthanized if necessary.
Maintained accurate records of all animal activities including births, deaths, treatments administered. for reporting purposes.