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
Ashburton, VIC
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
Brookvale, NSW
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