VALERIA LLERENA
Miami
Summary
OSHA certified (2020)| Fundamentals of Medical Assisting| Certified Veterinary Assistant (2024)
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Flamingo Road Animal Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Proficient in administering subcutaneous injections to patients
- Skilled in conducting fecal floatation to diagnose parasitic infections
- Knowledgeable in operating x-ray machines for diagnostic imaging
- Experience in performing cytology tests to analyze cellular samples
- Capable in handling and restraining animals during examinations and procedures
- Competent in taking vital signs accurately to assess patient health
- Adept in attending to clients and patients with professionalism and empathy
- Diligent in maintaining strict sanitization protocols to ensure a clean and safe environment
Farm assistant
Hialeah Gardens Agri-technology Facility
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Experience with livestock and small animals
- Assist in bathing and grooming of animals
- Responsible for maintenance of animal pens and cannels
- Responsible for preparing daily feed rations for a variety of livestock
- Good handling and restraining animals
- Prepared for Florida state fair competition for FFA
4-H Agri-Tech Teen Ambassador
University of Florida Extension
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Effectively apply food safety and sanitation protocols for commercial food production
- Efficiently understands food safety protocols and honing knife skills essential for proficient food preparation
- Actively engage and contributed in group discussions about food insecurities
- Develop goals and objectives for post high school graduation
- Research and identify community assets to understand and address food insecurity
- Organize and lead a service-learning project to educate and increase food access in Overtown, Miami
Right Now for Today Teen Ambassador
Hammock Greens
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Effectively manage grow cycle utilizing Hammock Greens identification system
- Understanding approaches to targeted audiences for marketing and advertisement
- Understand and practice hydroponic farming of leafy greens in a controlled environment farm
Volunteer
University of Miami
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for quality control
- Shadowed U.M
- Scientists using a centrifuge, pipet, and cell incubator in the research and GMP laboratory
- Efficiently completed paperwork documenting the temperatures of each cell incubator
- Efficiently created an excel spread sheet meticulously documenting the temperatures of various cell incubators of the past 6 months
- Effectively completed paperwork documenting the observations that occurred in the research lab
- Proficiently labeled errors in the paperwork of the scientists
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Pre-Veterinary Track)
Florida International University
05.2027
High School Diploma - Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Veterinary Assisting Program, Academy of Health Sciences: Medical Assisting Strand
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Miami, FL01.2024
Skills
- Basic First Aid/CPR
- Medical Terminology
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Bilingual- Fluent in English and Spanish (reading/writing/conversational)
- Active Learning
- Adaptive to new environments
Leadership Skills
- Veterinary Hospital Management: Successfully managed a veterinary hospital when doctor was out, demonstrating problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Oversaw operations, assisted in medical procedures, handled client communications, and ensured smooth workflow in a fast-paced environment.
- 4-H Teen Ambassador: Served as a teen ambassador for 4-H, mentoring younger members, organizing events, and promoting youth development programs. Developed strong public speaking, teamwork, and leadership abilities while fostering community engagement.
Timeline
Intern
Flamingo Road Animal Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
4-H Agri-Tech Teen Ambassador
University of Florida Extension
07.2023 - 08.2023
Right Now for Today Teen Ambassador
Hammock Greens
07.2023 - 08.2023
Volunteer
University of Miami
07.2022 - 08.2022
Farm assistant
Hialeah Gardens Agri-technology Facility
08.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma - Academy of Agricultural Sciences: Veterinary Assisting Program, Academy of Health Sciences: Medical Assisting Strand
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences (Pre-Veterinary Track)
Florida International University
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