Whiteny Walker
Marion,IL
Summary
Adept in patient monitoring and fostering client communication, I leveraged these skills at Greater Vision Vet Care to enhance patient care quality significantly. My expertise in veterinary diagnostics and compassionate support has consistently improved wellbeing and safety, showcasing a commitment to excellence in healthcare and client service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Intern
Greater Vision Vet Care
06.2016 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Direct Support Professional
SRA INC Eldorado Il
Eldorado, IL
10.2014 - 10.2016
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Cleaning Assistant
Private Individual
Harrisburg, IL
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Mopped and vacuumed floors to remove residue and restore finished appearance.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Wiped windows, tables and other surface areas to eliminate dust and residue and increase aesthetic value.
- Scrubbed and sanitized toilets and trash cans to maintain healthy environment.
Certified Nursin
Carrier Mills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Carrier Mills, IL
09.2011 - 08.2013
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eldrado Nursing and Rehab Center
Eldorado Il
08.2010 - 09.2011
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
CNA And Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technician
Southeastern Illinois College
Harrisburg, IL06.2024
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Anesthesia Administration
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Laboratory Testing
- Surgical Assistance
- Bandaging techniques
- Blood collection
- Radiology techniques
- Urinalysis testing
- Animal Handling
- Veterinary diagnostics
- Animal restraint
- Vital signs
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Intravenous injection
- Sanitation protocols
- Wound Management
- Infection Control
- Aseptic Techniques
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Diagnostic sampling
- Specimen Preparation
- Supply Restocking
- Veterinary office administration
- Canine and feline intubation
- Fluorescein stain test
- Closed-chest CPR
- Skin scraping
- Gram-stained slide preparation
- Gowning and gloving procedures
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Intern
Greater Vision Vet Care
06.2016 - Current
Cleaning Assistant
Private Individual
05.2015 - 08.2016
Direct Support Professional
SRA INC Eldorado Il
10.2014 - 10.2016
Certified Nursin
Carrier Mills Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
09.2011 - 08.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eldrado Nursing and Rehab Center
08.2010 - 09.2011
CNA And Veterinary Technician - Veterinary Technician
Southeastern Illinois College