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SAVANNAH SWEARINGEN

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Accomplished with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care. Familiar with TJC, OSHA and FDA guidelines. Quality-driven team player with accuracy-focused and efficient approach, offering 9 years of industry expertise.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Medical Laboratory Technologist

IDEXX
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information to conform to HIPAA, internal, and other regulatory standards.
  • Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws.
  • Processed patient specimens according to priority and documented results.
  • Utilized expertise in microbiology, chemistry, and hematology to help with diagnosis of medical issues.
  • Followed safety protocols to maintain safe and secure laboratory environment.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment to produce accurate results.
  • Documented and reported equipment malfunctions to supervisor for fast resolution and maintenance.
  • Recorded and maintained accurate data to facilitate tracking of results.
  • Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff, and patient infection risks.
  • Identified and troubleshot technical issues related to laboratory procedures.
  • Operated highly specialized laboratory equipment to process specimens.
  • Prepared reports to document laboratory results and findings.
  • Evaluated and interpreted laboratory results to determine diagnoses.

Veterinary Technician/Trainer Coordinator

ABCK9's
01.2020 - 08.2023
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.

Veterinary Technician

Tampa Veterinary Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
  • Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.

Stable Manager

South Star Stables
09.2014 - 06.2020
  • Closely monitored and recorded behavior and health of horses and livestock
  • Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs
  • Maintained hoofs and general health of four horses over seven years
  • Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport or field irrigation
  • Cared for livestock and monitored health and living spaces
  • Cared for over four sick and injured horses and planned, scheduled, and assisted veterinary visits
  • Worked with owner to determine ranch needs
  • Managed ranch schedules for livestock, special events and crops
  • Monitored livestock health and informed ranch manager of issues
  • Provided water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for approximately four livestock
  • Groomed horses before competitions
  • Prepared horses for travel
  • Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs.

Center Consultant

FedEx Office and Print Center
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Utilizes consultative skills to anticipate and find solutions to customer needs
  • Assembles parcels and prepares goods for shipping by wrapping items in insulation, inserting items into shipping containers, weighing packages, and affixing labels to parcels
  • Prepares and operates printing, binding, and other related equipment using customer supplied original media and documents
  • Manage and maintain shifts and the staff during peak hours
  • Providing customers with support on print orders sent around the state in a timely manner
  • Working efficiently in multiple stores across the district
  • Consulted patrons and sold services, including shipping, printing, graphic design, and sign creation
  • Prepared shipments by wrapping items, placing in shipping boxes or containers, weighing, and attaching shipping labels
  • Managed and monitored production output and queue to address issues or adjust priorities
  • Assembled, maintained, and set up printers, binders, and other equipment with required components such as ink, paper, or binding spines
  • Organized and stocked boxes, goods and equipment
  • Greeted customers, answered questions, and presented pricing information
  • Took customer orders using computerized order systems and coordinated center activities
  • Oversaw and supervised onsite consultant teams and liaised between team and business executives.

Education

Associate of Science - Animal Sciences, Animal Genetics, English

Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Irmo High School
Columbia, SC
06.2014

Skills

  • New Product Information
  • Organizational Systems
  • Breeding Habits Explanation
  • Animal Vaccinations
  • Physical Condition Monitoring
  • Prescriptions Management
  • Diagnostic Equipment
  • Humane Animal Restraints
  • Critical Thinking
  • Treatment and Research Records
  • Treatment Documentation
  • Veterinary Medical Records Software
  • Patient Data Processing
  • Laboratory Equipment Handling
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Administrative Support
  • Research Protocols
  • Clean Equipment
  • Animal Welfare
  • Patient Information

Accomplishments

    · Captain Dan McCollum Scholarship Recipient

    · National Leadership Award Recipient

    · Military Order of the Purple Heart Recipient

    · Top Performer Recognition Recipient

    · Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Recipient

    · Certificate of Recognition, State of South Carolina House of Representatives Recipient


Timeline

Medical Laboratory Technologist

IDEXX
08.2023 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Tampa Veterinary Hospital
05.2021 - 04.2022

Veterinary Technician/Trainer Coordinator

ABCK9's
01.2020 - 08.2023

Center Consultant

FedEx Office and Print Center
04.2018 - 02.2020

Stable Manager

South Star Stables
09.2014 - 06.2020

Associate of Science - Animal Sciences, Animal Genetics, English

Hillsborough Community College

High School Diploma -

Irmo High School

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