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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Interests
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JULIE MIELNIK

EVANSTON GARDENS,SA

Summary

Diligent, motivated Registered Veterinary Nurse . A patient advocate, reliable and honest employee bringing extensive animal care skills to ensure the wellbeing of animals. I regard myself as a loyal employee and an active team player who has the ability to pick up new skills easily and has an ongoing commitment to personal development. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

I have substantial experience working within the veterinary medicine field, specialising in identifying, analysing and problem-solving with outstanding internal and external communication skills as well as the ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical / Procedures Nursing

Barossa Veterinary Services
, SA
10.2019 - Current
  • Surgery & Procedures;
  • Triage Theatre and Scrub Nurse, Orthopaedics,
  • Anaesthesia and Analgesia, IVFT and CRI setup and administration, Calculation, Induction, Intubation, ECGS, Capnography.
  • Dentistry ;Simple Extractions setup, scaling, polishing SANOS application,
  • Digital Dental Xrays set up and Charting program
  • Vetcheck and Electronic Record keeping,
  • Imaging: - Sonography set up, preparation, assistance nd patient monitoring, Radiology - Digital Imaging, setup program, patient positioning.
  • Large Animal:
  • Surgery Anaesthesia, Monitoring, Post Mortem, LA restraint. Field Work and Sampling
  • Dentistry, Simple Extractions setup, scaling, polishing SANOS application,
  • Digital Dental Xrays set up and Charting program
  • Vetcheck and Electronic Record keeping,
  • Imaging - Sonography set up, preparation, assistance nd patient monitoring, Radiology - Digital Imaging, setup program, patient positioning,
  • Hospital Patient Care,:
  • Fear and Stress Free handling, Patient Advocate.
  • Medications administration,
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Digital Practice - patient client/ team communications.
  • Junior Nurse training.
  • Sterlisation and Septic techniques of instruments.
  • Machine maintenance
  • Nurse consulting; Post surgery revisits, Recalls, OA Injections, vaccine, Health checks/Dental Checks.
  • Laser & massage therapy TPLO Cruciate rehabilitation.
  • Assisting nurse; - Urinalysis, Biochemistry and haematology. Pathology.
  • Consulting assistance.
  • Unpacking drug orders.
  • Customer Care Coverage -
  • Administration, Customer relations, tele-communications, processing Eftpos Vetpay transactions, RX Works literate.

Experience Veterinary Nurse

Animal Welfare League SA Desexing Clinic Wingfield and Edinburgh North Shelters
09.2009 - 07.2017
  • Provide nursing care and healing therapy for shelter animals, Prepare, calculate and administer anaesthesia to animals, Perform dental scaling and prophys and teeth extractions under supervision, Handle and restrain animals during examinations and treatments, Prepared and administered medications and vaccines, Educated and advised clients regarding pet nutrition and home care, Sterilise and prepare surgical equipment and clean after surgery, Perform laboratory tests to determine animal health problems, Provided routine care instructions to owners/clients in person, via phone or email, Performed rounds and provided the Veterinarians with status updates, Provided assistance with routine and emergency care, Provided follow-up care and responded to phone and email enquiries, Maintained and updated inventory of supplies and equipment, Maintained and updated the database for the organisation and implementing procedures, updated patient/owner records, Greeted patients and pet owners and gathered necessary information, Stock control and drug ordering, Euthanasia technician trained administered and assisted during the euthanasia of animals

Level 3 Animal Attendant

Animal Welfare League Shelter and Desexing Clinic
05.2003 - 07.2017
  • Reception duties – Computer Literate – Shelter-mate Program, Rx Works knowledge, customer/client relations, Clerical duties, maintaining client records and stock take, day to day admission and discharge of day surgery procedures, Cashier- Eftpos, Banking and MYOB Point of Sale Program Knowledge, Restraint of animals, cleaning kennel and cattery facilities and within shelter, Aseptic procedures and preparation for surgery and maintenance of surgical instruments, Surgical assistance, monitoring anaesthetics and intubation, Administration of anaesthesia intravenous injections, medications and microchip implantation and tattooing, Fluid therapy - preparation and catheter administration, Euthanasia - performing euthanasia and disposal, Dentistry – charting, ultrasonic scaling, polishing, extractions and dental hygiene advice, Basic Pathology- Heart worm, FIV Antigen tests, pre–anaesthetic blood tests, Dispensing drug orders/prescriptions within organisation and external clients, Consultation assistance, basic grooming, bathing and clipping

Student Veterinary Nurse

Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE - Gilles Plains Campus Pets Intuition Veterinary Clinic
02.2008 - 06.2009
  • Computer Literate Corner Stone Knowledge,
  • Customer Relations, Admission and discharge of surgical patients, scheduling appointments,
  • Restraint of animals, cleaning kennel and cattery cage facilities,
  • Aseptic procedures and preparation for surgery and maintenance of surgical instruments,
  • Setting up surgical equipment, monitoring equipment and maintenance of equipment and machines, Consultation assistance, Surgical assistance, monitoring anaesthetics and intubation, Fluid therapy, Basic dentistry, Radiology, Basic clinical pathology, Basic grooming, bathing and clipping, Animal care pre and post operative, Dispensing drug orders/prescriptions within the organisation

Education

Skills

  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Attention to Detail
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliability

References

  • Jennifer McKinley RVN, Barossa Veterinary Services, 0435 123 060
  • Minindi Pipanis RVN, The Austin Vet Clinic, 0427 710 826
  • Julia Williams Foster Care and Rescue Group Manager, Animal Welfare League SA, (08) 8348 1300, 0401 645 168
  • Elizabeth Brady, Northfield Veterinary Clinic, 0427 034 874

Interests

Reading, Baking

Hiking, Kick boxing

Timeline

Surgical / Procedures Nursing

Barossa Veterinary Services
10.2019 - Current

Experience Veterinary Nurse

Animal Welfare League SA Desexing Clinic Wingfield and Edinburgh North Shelters
09.2009 - 07.2017

Student Veterinary Nurse

Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE - Gilles Plains Campus Pets Intuition Veterinary Clinic
02.2008 - 06.2009

Level 3 Animal Attendant

Animal Welfare League Shelter and Desexing Clinic
05.2003 - 07.2017

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