Charlie McSevich
Beaconsfield,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and focused who excels at prioritising, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Seeking a role of increased responsibility and authority. To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organisational skills, educational background, and an ability to work well with people.
Veterinary professional with history of delivering high-quality animal care and support in fast-paced environments. Known for collaborative approach and achieving positive outcomes through teamwork and adaptability. Skilled in patient monitoring, surgical assistance, and client communication, with reliable and flexible work ethic.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Champion Lake Vet Centre
12.2021 - Current
- Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anesthesia administration was safe and effective.
- Upheld high standards of hygiene within the clinic through diligent cleaning and disinfecting routines, reducing the risk of infection.
- Maintained accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Provided exceptional customer service through professional interactions with clients at the front desk, over the phone, or via email communications.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate nursing support and assistance during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
- Reduced stress levels of hospitalized animals through continuous monitoring, comfort measures, and appropriate environmental adjustments.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by participating in ongoing professional development and staying current on veterinary nursing best practices.
- Safeguarded animal welfare by recognizing signs of pain or distress in patients undergoing treatments or observations on-site at the clinic.
- Collaborated with veterinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in a fast-paced environment.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Increased client satisfaction with timely communication regarding their pets'' health status and any necessary follow-up appointments.
- Contributed to successful emergency response situations by remaining calm under pressure while assisting with life-saving procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients under direct supervision of veterinarians, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed laboratory tests to diagnose illnesses and monitor ongoing treatment progress.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and consistently demonstrating enthusiasm for providing quality care to patients.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
Customer service/Delivery driver/Cashier
Red Rooster
11.2014 - Current
- Recorded customer orders and repeated them back in a clear, understandable manner
- Took necessary steps to meet customer needs and effectively resolve food or service issues
- Up-sold additional menu items, beverages and desserts to increase restaurant profits
- Correctly received orders, processed payments and responded appropriately to guest concerns
- Quickly and efficiently processed payments and made accurate change
- Carefully maintained sanitation, health and safety standards in all work areas
- Frequently washed and sanitised hands, food areas and food preparation tools
- Performed general maintenance duties, including mopping floors, washing dishes, wiping counter tops and emptying grease traps
- Maintained a neat, well groomed appearance including impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry that met company standards
- Checked in deliveries and signed off on products received
- Quickly and thoroughly swept and mopped floors, removed trash and cleaned and stocked restrooms
Café Allrounder
Café Rous
04.2014 - 10.2014
- Prepared items according to written or verbal orders, working on several different orders simultaneously
- Scheduled activities and equipment use with managers, using information about daily menus to help coordinate cooking times
- Took initiative to find extra tasks when scheduled duties were completed
- Maintained a neat, well groomed appearance including impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewellery that met company standards
- Followed all established restaurant practices and procedures
- Communicated clearly and positively with co-workers and management
Waitress
Fast Eddy's Restaurant
01.2014 - 04.2014
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods
- Delivered exceptional service by greeting and serving customers in a timely, friendly manner
- Appropriately suggested additional items to customers to increase restaurant sales
- Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests
- Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested
- Regularly checked on guests to ensure satisfaction with each food course and beverages
- Skill-fully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs
- Delivered exceptional, friendly and fast service
- Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests’ expectations
- Routinely cleaned table linens, table settings, glassware, windowsills, carpets, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators
- Correctly calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments
- Hand-washed dishes and glassware thoroughly
Office Junior
Professional Pharmacy Services
11.2013 - 01.2014
- Maintained the front desk and reception area in a neat and organised fashion
- Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout the office
- Made copies, sent faxes and handled all incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Received and screened a high volume of internal and external communications, including email and mail
- Managed daily office operations and maintenance of equipment
Child Care Worker
West Leederville School of Early Learning
10.2011 - 10.2013
- Read stories to the children and taught them painting, drawing and crafts
- Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play
- Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behaviour
- Created an infant area, toddler area and preschool area of play within the daycare
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviours, meals and naps
- Maintained developmentally appropriate environment
- Supported children's emotional and social development by adapting communication tactics for differing client needs
Education
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA12-2021
Certificare II - Animal Studies
South Metropolitan TAFE
Perth, WA12-2017
Skills
- Highly responsible and reliable
- Excellent verbal communication
- Customer service mindset
- Restocking
- Professional appearance
- Mathematical strengths
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Math and language skills
- Efficiency
- Team player
- Cash handling
- Security monitoring
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Time management
- Professional and mature
- Strong problem solver
- Resourceful
- Dedicated team player
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Friendly
- Cheerful and energetic
- Approachable
- Reliable
- Neat, clean and professional appearance
- Patient monitoring
- Wound management
- Stress reduction techniques
- Patient examination
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical assistance
- Post operative care
- Medical record-keeping
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Euthanasia assistance
- Sample collection
- Fluid therapy
- Medication dispensing
- Critical care nursing
- Animal first aid
- Client communication
- Parasite control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Ear cleaning
- Isolation protocols
- Bandaging techniques
- X-ray processing
- Orthopedic support
- Microchipping
- Animal grooming
- Animal restraint
- Neonatal care
- Patient diagnostics
- Surgery and procedure preparation
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Billing and invoicing
- Clear communication
- Emergency first aid
- Financial transactions
- Nail trimming
- Animal nutrition
- Equipment sterilization
- Animal health
- Pet food recommendations
Certification
- Accepted in John Curtin College of the Arts
- Graduating at John Curtin College of the Arts
- RSA Certificate
- Certificate II in Animal Studies2017
- Certificate III in Pet Grooming2018 (passed every unit except one which I withdrew from due to medical reasons at the time)
- Currently studying Certificate4 in Veterinary Nursing2020
Hobbies and Interests
International Travel, friends, movies, animals
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Champion Lake Vet Centre
12.2021 - Current
Customer service/Delivery driver/Cashier
Red Rooster
11.2014 - Current
Café Allrounder
Café Rous
04.2014 - 10.2014
Waitress
Fast Eddy's Restaurant
01.2014 - 04.2014
Office Junior
Professional Pharmacy Services
11.2013 - 01.2014
Child Care Worker
West Leederville School of Early Learning
10.2011 - 10.2013
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Certificare II - Animal Studies
South Metropolitan TAFE
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