Samantha Nascimento
Box Hill North,VIC
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Greencross Vets
12.2016 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Veterinary Nurse
Greencross Vets
06.2013 - 11.2016
Animal Attendant
Mosman Veterinary Clinic
03.2012 - 05.2013
Waitress / Kitchen Hand
Dee Why Gardens Retirement Village
03.2011 - 01.2013
Intern
Cardinal Spin
10.2011 - 01.2012
- Media & PR for Events
Retail Sales Assistant
Platypus Shoes
01.2011 - 06.2011
Host / Café Assistant
AMF Bowling Centre, Dee Why
01.2010 - 01.2011
Retail Assistant
Cotton On
01.2009 - 01.2010
Customer Service
Big Day Out Music Festival Homebush
01.2009
Shop Assistant
Manly Freezers Balgowlah
01.2007 - 01.2009
Education
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing -
Ultimo College
Sydney2014
Cert II in Animal Studies -
Ultimo College
Sydney2012
Barista Certificate -
Barista Basics Coffee Academy
Sydney2011
Diploma - Event Management
Northern Beaches TAFE
Brookvale2011
Cert III in Event Management -
Northern Beaches TAFE
Brookvale2010
Certificate II in Makeup Services -
Northern Beaches TAFE
Brookvale2009
Year 10 School Certificate -
Mackellar Girls Campus
Manly Vale2007
Skills
- Contact Follow-Up
- Information Updates
Additional Information
- Achievements: , Greencross NSW Vet Nurse of the Year 2014 (Nominee) VNCA Vet Nurse of the Year 2016 (Nominee)
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Greencross Vets
12.2016 - Current
Veterinary Nurse
Greencross Vets
06.2013 - 11.2016
Animal Attendant
Mosman Veterinary Clinic
03.2012 - 05.2013
Intern
Cardinal Spin
10.2011 - 01.2012
Waitress / Kitchen Hand
Dee Why Gardens Retirement Village
03.2011 - 01.2013
Retail Sales Assistant
Platypus Shoes
01.2011 - 06.2011
Host / Café Assistant
AMF Bowling Centre, Dee Why
01.2010 - 01.2011
Retail Assistant
Cotton On
01.2009 - 01.2010
Customer Service
Big Day Out Music Festival Homebush
01.2009
Shop Assistant
Manly Freezers Balgowlah
01.2007 - 01.2009
Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing -
Ultimo College
Cert II in Animal Studies -
Ultimo College
Barista Certificate -
Barista Basics Coffee Academy
Diploma - Event Management
Northern Beaches TAFE
Cert III in Event Management -
Northern Beaches TAFE
Certificate II in Makeup Services -
Northern Beaches TAFE
Year 10 School Certificate -
Mackellar Girls Campus