Robyn Burton
Tucson,AZ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and pathology in small animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aquatics Director
Tucson Country Club
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional staff to enrich aquatic programs by coordinating schedule with child care and clubhouse activities.
- Conducted in-service training, meetings and conferences to share ideas and plan aquatic programs.
- Implemented and maintained safety standards and deployed first aid, CPR and other emergency management services.
- Supervised aquatic staff of 15 lifeguards/4 swim coaches and administered performance evaluations to communicate expectations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with families and club members to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
Assistant Swim Coach
Tucson Jewish Community Center
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Organized and implemented effective teaching strategies for students ranging in age from 4-18 years old.
- Helped prepare students for competitive meets across Arizona by adapting teaching strategies acording to developmental need.
- Guided students through different swimming strokes and strategies to increase stamina.
- Delivered water safety courses for young children and guardians, helping dramatically reduce critical incidents.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
Registered Veterinary Technician
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations and answered questions or concerns regarding animal health, treatment protocols, and general procedures.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics during induction and procedure.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, monitored vital signs during surgical procedures, and provided postoperative and recovery care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Veterinary Specialists Of The Valley
05.2010 - 12.2014
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing - Tucson
Tucson08.2023
Certificate Program - Emergency Medical Technology
EMS University - Tucson
Tucson, AZ05.2020
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
College of The Canyons
05.2010
Skills
- Emergency First Aid
- Emergency Situations
- Inpatient Care
- Surgical anesthesia; pre, intra, post, recovery
- Suction and Cautery Machine Operation
- Lifeguard Oversight
- Positive Learning Environment
- Group Classes
- Active Member Engagement
Certification
- Registered Nurse #298446
- Registered Veterinary Technician License #11092 (May 2015-current)
Timeline
Aquatics Director
Tucson Country Club
04.2018 - 08.2021
Assistant Swim Coach
Tucson Jewish Community Center
09.2017 - 04.2018
Registered Veterinary Technician
Southern Arizona Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
01.2015 - 08.2017
Registered Veterinary Technician
VCA Veterinary Specialists Of The Valley
05.2010 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing - Tucson
Certificate Program - Emergency Medical Technology
EMS University - Tucson
Associate of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
College of The Canyons
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