Sarah Hayes
Maleny,Australia
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. Recognised for collaborative teamwork and results-driven approach, consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical documentation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vet Nurse
Moreton Bay Vets
03.2020 - Current
- Surgical nursing duties, including pre-operative care and preparation, surgical preparation, peri-operative and post-operative care
- Proficient in anaesthetic monitoring
- Field general anaesthetics on horses and small ruminants
- Able to demonstrate aseptic technique for various procedures
- Surgical admissions, discharges and post-operative checks
- Proficient in placing IV catheters and blood collection
- Use of Idexx inhouse blood and urinalysis machines
- Use of Abaxis inhouse blood and Eurolyser's canine Progesterone machines
- Ability to perform in-house pathology and specimen preparation
- Ability to administer blood products to dogs and horses under Veterinary direction
- Assisting Veterinarians with procedures in practice, including radiographs, ultrasounds, canine artificial insemination and semen collection, small animal euthanasia's and equine lameness examination, equine radiographs, endoscopes, ultrasounds and dentals
- Assisting visiting specialist surgeons
- Cleaning and sterilisation of veterinary equipment
- Preparation of samples for laboratory and organising sample collection
- Restraining animals for examination and/or procedures
- Able to handle horses of various temperaments
- Assisting Veterinarians with equine breeding procedures: Mare ultrasounds and uterine flushes, foal health checks, preparing uterine and clitoral swabs for pathology, artificial insemination with frozen and chilled semen
- Perform feline and canine scale and polish dental procedures
- General clinic cleaning and washing
- Experience in using EzyVet software and VetRadar
- Experience using ECG machines, capnograph, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, oesophageal temperature probes
- Reception duties, including customer service, answering phones, end of day payment summaries and cash till balancing
- Stock levels and ordering from various supply companies
- Reception duties and customer service
- Mentor for Cert IV Vet Nursing student's and Veterinary Technology Students
Internal Medicine Vet Nurse
Queensland Veterinary Specialists
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Provide specialist nursing care to patients in ICU with various health needs and complexity
- Proficient in placing IV catheters and blood collection
- Use of Idexx blood and urinalysis machines
- Ability to perform in-house pathology and specimen preparation
- Preparation of samples for laboratory and organising sample collection
- Perform veterinary imaging (radiology, CT scan) under Veterinarian direction
- Preparing and assisting Veterinarians with various specialist medicine procedures
- Ability to place canine male urinary catheters
- Preparation and administration of fluid therapy and various medications, including antibiotics, central rate infusions and controlled drugs
- Administration of cytotoxic medication in accordance to clinic policy
- Administration of blood products
- Restraining animals for examination and/or procedures
- Proficient in anaesthetics (induction, intubation, monitoring and recovery)
- Experience using ECG machines, capnograph, pulse oximetry, blood pressure monitoring equipment and dopplers, oesophageal temperature probe
- Providing emergency nursing care
- Established listening and communication skills
- Reliable, respectful, and honest
- Establishing clear projection goals and delivering results
- Able perform under pressure, stressful and emergency situations
- High level of self-organisation and able to priorities tasks
- Experience working with a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, horses, and livestock
- Ability to work as a member of a team and autonomously
- Able to manage own learning
- General clinic cleaning
- Experience in using EzyVet, SmartFlow and Cornerstone programs
- Following up patients' needs with treating Veterinarians
- Receiving and providing handover to other Vet Nurses at shift change
- Ability to work collaboratively amongst a large team between various departments
- Perform efficiently and effectively during high needs cases
Vet Nurse
Greencross Vets
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Surgical nursing duties- pre-operative care and preparation, surgical sight preparation, anaesthetic and peri-operative care, post-operative care and assessments
- Able to perform surgical admissions, discharges and post-operative checks
- Assisting vet with procedures in practice, including radiographs, ultrasound
- Assisting visiting specialist surgeons and sonographers
- Cleaning and sterilisation of veterinary equipment
- Able to perform in-house pathology
- Preparation of samples for laboratory and organising sample collection
- Experience in using in-house blood machines
- Kennel hand duties
- Restraining animals for vet examination and/or procedures
- Able to perform scale and polish dental procedures
- Experience with isolation ward protocols and OH&S
- General cleaning and practice washing
- Competent using microscope and refractometer
- Experience in using Rx Works software
- Experience in placing IV catheters and blood sample collection
- Experience using Niki fluid pumps, ECG machines, capnograph, petMAP and Pulse Oximeters
- Reception duties and customer service
Vet Nurse
Kilcoy Vet Practice
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Surgical nursing duties- pre-operative care and preparation, surgical sight preparation, anaesthetic and peri-operative care, post-operative care and assessments
- Able to perform surgical admissions and discharges
- Assisting vet with procedures in practice, including radiographs and ultrasounds
- Assisting visiting specialist surgeons and sonographers
- Experience in placing IV catheters and blood sample collection
- Cleaning and sterilisation of veterinary equipment
- Able to perform in-house pathology
- Competent using in-house Idexx blood and urine analysis machines
- Preparation of samples for laboratory and organising sample collection
- Competent using microscope and refractometer
- Assisting vet with large animal farm calls and small animal house calls
- Restraining animals for vet examination and/or procedure
- Able to perform scale and polish dental procedures
- Reception duties and customer service
- Competent with VetLink SQL software
- Stock rotation and delivery management
- Kennel hand duties
- General cleaning and practice washing
- Grooming and hydro-bathing
Stable Hand
Luala Holdings Pty Ltd
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Feeding and watering horses
- Exercising horses
- Bathing and show preparation
- Medicating horses
- General stable management and maintenance
Waitress
Key Restaurant
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Serving of meals and beverages
- Restaurant cleaning duties
- Receiving customer orders
- Completed Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate
Canteen assistant
Witta Recreational Club
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Preparing and serving food
- Handing and completing payments
- Handing food in a safe and hygienic manner
Pamphlet Distributor
Salmat
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Distribute pamphlets in a designated area
- Ensure all pamphlets were collated and distributed as per delivery guidelines
Education
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of The Sunshine Coast
Sippy Downs, QLD11-2024
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing -
University of Queensland
Gatton, QLD02.2019
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology -
University of Queensland
Gatton, QLD12.2018
Skills
- Proficient in safe and accurate medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment for effective decision-making in acute care
- Knowledgeable in healthcare ethics, ensuring compassionate, ethical care
- Skilled in comprehensive physical assessments to support diagnosis and treatment
- Dedicated to patient education and advocacy, promoting health literacy and autonomy
- Exemplifies professionalism and integrity in all interactions
- Effective problem-solver with the ability to address complex patient needs
- Excellent time management skills to optimise patient care efficiency
- Demonstrated expertise in accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Competent in vital signs monitoring to assess patient stability and response
Clinical Placement History
IRT Woodlands, Aged Care Facility, 5/12/22-16/12/22
Kilcoy Hospital, 26/06/23-16/07/23
Ward 5A Orthopaedics, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 27/11/23-17/12/23
Cardiac Investigation Unit/Coronary Care Unit, The Prince Charles Hospital, 08/04/24-05/05/24
Intensive Care Unit, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, 23/09/24-17/11/24
Affiliations
- Maleny & District Horse and Pony Club, Member/Secretary/Social Media Manager, 2010-2021
- Maleny Indoor Aquatic Centre Steering Group Inc, Member, 01/01/20, Current
- Maleny Swimming Club, 2007-2014
- Maleny Netball Club, 2009-2013
References
- Dominic Osborne (RN- SCUH), 0488 600 965, Dominic-Osborne@health.qld.gov.au
- Dr Blinne Loughran, 0473 740 733
- Mrs Zara Jenkinson, 0427 671 535
Timeline
Internal Medicine Vet Nurse
Queensland Veterinary Specialists
12.2022 - 04.2024
Senior Vet Nurse
Moreton Bay Vets
03.2020 - Current
Vet Nurse
Greencross Vets
01.2019 - 03.2020
Vet Nurse
Kilcoy Vet Practice
01.2018 - 03.2020
Stable Hand
Luala Holdings Pty Ltd
11.2016 - 01.2017
Waitress
Key Restaurant
01.2014 - 12.2014
Canteen assistant
Witta Recreational Club
01.2011 - 01.2012
Pamphlet Distributor
Salmat
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Nursing Science -
University of The Sunshine Coast
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing -
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology -
University of Queensland
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