Sandra Burns
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Veterinary Technician with accumulative 5 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in Emergency Medicine and General Practice. Recognized for accountability, trust, responsibility and dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Technician (Relief)
Central Coast Pet Hospital And Emergency
Arroyo Grande, CA
03.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with Veterinarians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administer different therapies and medications in line with Veterinarian orders and treatment plan.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all veterinary staff to organize successful patient care.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Registered Veterinary Technician-Shift Lead
VCA Of Bakersfield Animal Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
04.2017 - Current
- Record symptoms and document medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Oversaw patient treatments for upwards of 20 patients daily.
- Administer medications to animals in treatment and document changes in condition.
- Answer owner animal health questions and advise on best care practices.
- Triage incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Keep employees operating productively and working on task to meet patient and client needs within a high volume hospital setting.
Emergency Medical Technician
Hall Ambulance
Bakersfield, CA
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions in a very high volume 911 system.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
Inventory Specialist Supervisor
RGIS Inventory Services
Bakersfield, CA
06.2005 - 12.2011
- Supervised teams of 5-20 inventory control personnel to support correct goods management and achievement of performance goals.
- Managed supply inventory for many large retail department stores, requisitioning items to maintain availability.
- Oversaw task completion and evaluated work quality throughout workflow process.
- Helped my team handle high-volume work by prioritizing tasks and organizing supplies.
- Held open and healthy dialogues between District and Area Managers in regards to annual and semi-annual store inventory audits.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Emphasis Forensic Science
California State University, Stanislaus
Turlock, CA12.2008
Skills
- Patient Advocacy
- Responsible and Reliable
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Triage
- Emergency First Aid
- Clear Communication
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Technician (Relief)
Central Coast Pet Hospital And Emergency
03.2022 - Current
Registered Veterinary Technician-Shift Lead
VCA Of Bakersfield Animal Hospital
04.2017 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Hall Ambulance
01.2012 - 12.2016
Inventory Specialist Supervisor
RGIS Inventory Services
06.2005 - 12.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice, Emphasis Forensic Science
California State University, Stanislaus