Savannah Berastain
Point Pleasant
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, excelling in performance management and team development. Proven ability to enhance workflows and implement strategic plans, resulting in improved staff efficiency. Skilled in training and mentoring, with a strong focus on achieving organizational goals and fostering a collaborative work environment
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine & IR Supervisor
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Collaborated with the HD and Dept. Head frequently to assess changes that needed to be made, financial oversight, and develop ideas to improve workflow and production.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Frequently inspected equipment to ensure proper use, care, and repair when needed.
- Familiar with departmental safety protocols
- Continued to utilize my own tech skills to contribute to department workflow.
- Played to the strengths of team members: Frequently developed schedules and workflow plans that highlighted the strengths of each individual.
Veterinary Technician
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2022
- Calculated and administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Monitored Anesthesia - involved cases that often required CRI's, Blood transfusion, and multi-modal intervention.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment plans, protocols, finances, and procedures.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Daily Venipuncture, IVC placement,
- Ability to place NG & NE tubes and indwelling urinary catheters.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Continued developing skills in multiple areas of the hospital, enabling me to become a well-rounded technician.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of North Dover
09.2011 - 12.2014
- · Assisted DVM in surgery: monitoring anesthesia , IV catheterization, surgical prep, instrument handling, repair, sterilization & post op care.
- Performed dental prophies on both feline & canine patients
- · Performed daily venipuncture & submitted samples to Antech & Idexx.
- · Knowledge of in-house Laboratory equipment – IDEXX, Vetstat, Lasercyte..
- · Extensive knowledge of obtaining X-rays, both digital & film
- · Analyzed ear & tissue cytologies, ear mite & skin mite checks, & some urine sediment analysis.
- · Assisted DVM with daily operations including: animal restraint, euthanasia, collecting medical history, filling medications, & the upkeep of exam rooms & cleanliness of entire hospital
- · Knowledge of AAHA standards, emergency protocol, & how to maintain an exceptionally clean work environment
- One on One interaction with clients: In person & via phone. Able to assist in trying circumstances in addition to being able to provide client education; always keeping the patient’s health & best care in mind
General Manager
Dominos Pizza Inc.
01.2009 - 09.2011
- Managed daily operations in a fast paced environment such as opening/closing the store, food preparation and handling, inspection prep, inventory, food orders, staff scheduling, and overseeing financial transactions
- Data tracking and marketing
- Oversaw and supervised hourly staff to ensure the team provided superior customer service exceeding corporate standard
- Ensured that customer concerns and grievances were handled in a timely and satisfactory manner
Education
Associate of Science - General Ed With Concentration in Science
Ocean County Community College
Toms River, NJ05-2015
Skills
- 8 Years of Experience in Internal Medicine & Interventional Radiology
- RBVH Level 3 Vet Tech
- RBVH Level 3 Anesthesia Trained
- Recover BLS & ALS certified
- Ability to multitask in fast paced work environment
- Ability to collaborate with departments across the hospital
- Ability to collaborate with the HD & Dept Head
- Schedule development & planning
- Project planning
- Decision-making
- Inventory oversight
- Performance management
- Workflow management
- Verbal and written communication
- Department organization
- Conflict resolution
- Training and mentoring
- Relationship / Team building
- Staff development & discipline
- Goal oriented
- Staff education
- Strategic planning
- Task delegation
Timeline
Internal Medicine & IR Supervisor
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Red Bank Veterinary Hospital
02.2015 - 04.2022
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of North Dover
09.2011 - 12.2014
General Manager
Dominos Pizza Inc.
01.2009 - 09.2011
Associate of Science - General Ed With Concentration in Science
Ocean County Community College
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