Taleetha O'Sullivan
Wilson,WA
Summary
Hardworking, motivated Veterinary Nurse with 4+ years post qualification clinical experience. Experience in all areas of nursing in busy small animal GP clinics as well as some emergency and critical care experience. Highly adaptable to new environments and willing to learn as well as apply current knowledge and skills
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Northcote Animal Hospital
Northcote, Vic
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Monitored animals under general anaesthesia and in post-operative recovery
- Prepared the theatre and the patient for surgical procedures
- Nurse consultations such as suture removals, nail clips, anal glands and routine injections
- Listened to clients questions and concerns, identified their needs and provided appropriate advice and support
- Placed intravenous catheters and administered IV fluid therapy
- Positioned patients for radiographs
- Performed dental scale and polish procedures
- Managed stock levels and placed orders to maintain clinic supplies
Veterinary Nurse
Swan Veterinary Hospital
Midvale , WA
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Reception duties including surgery admissions and discharges, answering the phone and triaging animals based on level of emergency
- Collected samples such as blood and urine to conduct in house laboratory tests
- Provided nursing care to animals in hospital including monitoring/recording vital signs and administering prescribed medication
- Scrubbed in to assist veterinarian with surgical procedures
- Followed and implemented strict infection control policies while caring for dogs with parvovirus
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes by cleaning, wrapping and processing in the autoclave
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms, kennels and treatment areas including restocking of supplies
ECC Veterinary Nurse (Casual)
Perth Veterinary Specialists
Osbourne Park , WA
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Recorded initial vitals of presenting animals to help triage based on level of emergency
- Assisted veterinarians in the examination of animals by safely restraining
- Responded to emergencies in a timely manner and made sure the required equipment was prepared
- Used SmartFlow to record vitals of patients in hospital, reporting any changes or causes of concern to the appropriate Veterinarian
Cashier, Bakery Assistant & Night Filler
Coles
Riverton, WA
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests on check out and shop floor
- Prepared and packaged food safely and hygienically
- Stocked shelves in a timely manner and according to correct fill standards
Shift Supervisor (Volunteer Position)
Animal Protection Society of WA
Southern River, WA
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Answered phone calls and interacted in person with members of the public, mostly regarding animal surrenders and adoptions
- Used time management skills to plan out the required tasks of the day, delegating tasks to volunteers where necessary
- Carried out appropriate infection control measures during a significant cat flu outbreak in the area and ensured volunteers were adhering to these measures
Student Veterinary Nurse
Animal Protection Society of WA
Southern River, WA
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted the veterinarian with surgical procedures and physical examinations
- Coordinating veterinary appointments and transport for animals
- Monitoring the health and wellbeing of shelter cat population
Education
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Bentley, WA12-2019
Certificate III - Companion Animal Services
South Metropolitan TAFE
Bentley, WA12-2018
WACE Achieved -
St Norbert College
10-2017
Skills
- Client communication
- Critical care nursing
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Proficient in Petbooqz software, able to quickly learn others
- Attention to detail
- Time management and organisation
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work well as part of a team
References
Dr David Hughes
Swan Veterinary Hospital
Veterinarian and Business Owner
0416972441
Nestor Rodriguez
Northcote Animal Hospital
Veterinarian
0404653092
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Northcote Animal Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2025
ECC Veterinary Nurse (Casual)
Perth Veterinary Specialists
03.2022 - 09.2023
Veterinary Nurse
Swan Veterinary Hospital
11.2020 - 01.2024
Shift Supervisor (Volunteer Position)
Animal Protection Society of WA
01.2020 - 11.2020
Student Veterinary Nurse
Animal Protection Society of WA
08.2019 - 12.2019
Cashier, Bakery Assistant & Night Filler
Coles
08.2016 - 01.2021
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate III - Companion Animal Services
South Metropolitan TAFE
WACE Achieved -
St Norbert College
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