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Emma Kershaw

Summary

I have been in the Veterinary industry since 2018 and am a passionate Vet Nurse, bringing a high level of enthusiasm and motivation to the work I carry out in nursing care. I am diligent about using correct processes to effectively meet patients' needs and devoted to understanding their conditions. I have empathy for both patients and clients and take pride in delivering high-quality support to the vets, while continuing to develop nursing knowledge and abilities. I am now keen to further develop my career in a specialist area.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Vet Partners
09.2022 - Current
  • Improve patient care by providing compassionate nursing support and assistance during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
  • Maintain accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
  • Assist in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anaesthesia administration is safe and effective.
  • Increase client satisfaction with timely communication regarding their pet's health status and any necessary follow-up appointments.
  • Ensure effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
  • Promote a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and consistently demonstrating enthusiasm for providing quality care to patients.
  • Administer medications to animals in treatment and document changes in condition.
  • Assist in preparation and administration of anaesthesia for surgical processes.
  • Confident in anaesthesia monitoring during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
  • Assist veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
  • Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Perform dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
  • Perform faecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
  • Administer prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilisers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anaesthetics.
  • Train and mentor students and new staff.
  • Collaborate with veterinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in a fast-paced environment.

Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai
03.2018 - 09.2022
  • Started as a Cert 4 student work study placement and later hired as a permanent team member.
  • Performed laboratory tasks, maximized veterinarian's productivity, used venipuncture skills, administered and monitored anaesthesia, including invasive surgeries.
  • Monitored Anaesthesia with specialist teams.
  • This was a fast-paced clinic which highlighted my ability to multitask and work under pressure.

Veterinary Nurse Internship

Greencross Vets Brookvale
03.2018 - 10.2019
  • Completed work placement as a Cert II Animal Studies intern
  • Participated in workplace communications, completed animal care hygiene routines, assisted in health care of animals, carried out veterinary nursing reception duties, and assisted with surgery preparation.

Educator

Junior Adventures
  • Supervised and assisted homework, organized educational activities, attended excursions, maintained attendance and behaviour reports, and liaised with parents and caregivers.

Education

Cert IV: Veterinary Nursing -

TAFE

Cert II: Animal Studies -

Greencross Vets Internship Program
10.2019

High School Certificate -

Killara High School
11.2015

Skills

  • Patient Monitoring
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Animal handling
  • Placing IV catheters
  • Intubating and anaesthetic induction with supervision
  • Anaesthetic procedures
  • Surgical preparation
  • Post operative care
  • Customer service, face to face and on the phone
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to negotiate and manage conflicts
  • Follow set processes and procedures
  • Time efficient and process driven
  • Team player but can work autonomously
  • Reliability, punctuality, empathy
  • Can do approach

community service

  • Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, Assisting with administrative tasks for fundraising activities. Attending events as a volunteer. Looking after service dogs/puppies at events
  • Monika's Doggie Rescue, Assisting with dog walking (mixture of breeds and sizes)
  • Year 10 Work Experience (2013) GreenCross Vet - Kuring-gai, Assisted the veterinary nursing team with the following tasks: Feed and water animals Animal care hygiene and exercise routines. Observing administration of medication.
  • House with no Steps - Frenchs Forest, Assisted staff with looking after children with disabilities including Downs Syndrome, Cerebal Palsy. Duties include craft activities, cooking, reading stories.

references

  • Dr Gareth Moss, hospital director, Greencross Kuringaii 0433 951 094
  • Dr Jonathan Lewis, Greencross Kuringaii 0479 157 158
  • Barry Nielsen, TAFE, Ultimo, (02) 9217 3154
  • Hayley Austin, Greencross Brookvale, 0404 680 025

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Vet Partners
09.2022 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

Greencross Vets Ku-Ring-Gai
03.2018 - 09.2022

Veterinary Nurse Internship

Greencross Vets Brookvale
03.2018 - 10.2019

Educator

Junior Adventures

Cert IV: Veterinary Nursing -

TAFE

Cert II: Animal Studies -

Greencross Vets Internship Program

High School Certificate -

Killara High School

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