Organized and dependable problem-solver. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success and create and maintain customer satisfaction. Strong background in various aspects of the medical field.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
GHG
02.2016 - 08.2022
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Veterinary Technician
CCVS
11.2004 - 04.2016
Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Cared for rodents, reptiles and exotic birds.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
Head Bank Teller
Various
01.1994 - 01.1998
Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.