Olivia Coletta
Croydon,VIC
Summary
Motivated Vet Nurse committed to building integrated nursing teams and improving patient outcomes at hospital level. Enjoy working in a variety of sectors within the industry. Excellent communication skills. Takes pride in providing outstanding customer and patient care. Ability to listen and take instructions. Self-motivated individual who is keen to learn. Very organised nature. Presentable at all times. Great working with a team and independently. Adept at maintaining high training, hospital and regulatory standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Manager
VetsInc
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Identified opportunities to improve clinical practices, devised strategies and implemented plans to increase patient care standards and enhance operational procedures.
- Communicated effectively with staff members and customers
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Delivered effective onboarding and training to new and existing employees and cross-trained staff members in other job roles to maximize coverage.
- Assigned roles for the nurses each shift, organised the day and oversaw day to day operations
- Inventory manager
- Monitored all phone calls and scheduled appointments during shifts
- Inpatient hospital care - liaised with the vet on duty to provide plans for hospital patients
- Managed customer relations
Vet Nurse
VetsInc
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odours.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Inventory manager
- Training new staff
- Bloods draws
- IV catheter placement
- Fluid therapy set up
- SC and IM injections
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Reception/admin duties
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler
- Performed radiographs and CT scans
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment
Trainee Vet Nurse
VetsInc - LVC And RVHE, Pets Haven Vets/Shelter
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Animal Restraint/handling
- Patient care - feeding and walking
- Cleaning - Clinic and shelter, theatre, cages, consult rooms
- Cleaning and sterilization of instruments
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
Certificate - Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice
Vet Education
2022
Certificate IV - Vet Nursing
Boxhill Institute
10.2021
Certificate III - Animal Studies
Boxhill Institute
Melbourne, VIC2019
High School Diploma -
Norwood Secondary College
2017
Skills
- Onboarding and Coaching
- Managing Patient Cases
- Supervision
- Mentoring
- Patient Care
- Treatment Administration
- Ordering stock
- Client Education
- Dental Radiology
- IV Fluid Administration
- Emergency Situations
- Contrast Studies
- Catheter Placement and blood draws
- Patient triage
Timeline
Clinical Manager
VetsInc
12.2022 - 05.2023
Vet Nurse
VetsInc
05.2020 - 12.2022
Trainee Vet Nurse
VetsInc - LVC And RVHE, Pets Haven Vets/Shelter
02.2019 - 05.2020
Certificate - Fluid Therapy in Small Animal Practice
Vet Education
Certificate IV - Vet Nursing
Boxhill Institute
Certificate III - Animal Studies
Boxhill Institute
High School Diploma -
Norwood Secondary College
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