Gena Comandy, CVT, VTS(ECC)
BluePearl Malvern
Phoenixville,PA
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dedicated specialized veterinary nurse in emergency and critical care. Proven ability to provide exceptional patient care and handle high-pressure situations effectively. Calm demeanor and a positive work ethic that help to provide and promote a productive work environment. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development within the veterinary field.
Work History
Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
9 Years 3 Months- Managed comprehensive patient care within the intensive care unit.
- Assessed and prioritized incoming emergencies to ensure timely patient care
- Completed diagnostic workups including but not limited to CBC, Chemistry, Electrolytes, Extended Database, PCV/TS, digital radiography, etc
- IV Catheter placement (peripheral, jugular, PICC, Intra-cath sampling lines)
- Arterial catheter placement, direct pressure setup and monitoring
- Nasal oxygen catheter placement, oxygen support including high flow nasal oxygen
- Set up and maintained total parenteral nutrition to support patient nutritional needs
- Nasogastric tube placement, management, and nutrition
- Facilitated patient discharge through effective client communication and education
- Achieved successful urinary catheterization for multiple male and female canines and felines
- Facilitated thoracocentesis and abdominocentesis procedures
- Chest tube care and maintenance, including proficient setup and management of Pleur-evac systems.
- Trained and certified in RECOVER and performed/assisted in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Part-time ophthalmology nurse assisting in appointments, procedures, and administering ocular tests.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and practical training for new nursing hires, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for patient care and hospital compliance.
- Facilitated a veterinary technician externship program. Cultivated student engagement and delivered essential training aligned with educational requirements.
Emergency Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Triage incoming emergencies to prioritize patient care based on urgency
- Conducted venipuncture for diagnostic testing and treatment purposes
- Perform diagnostics (bloodwork and digital radiography)
- IV catheter placement (peripheral, Intra-cath sampling lines)
- Facilitated patient discharge by providing necessary instructions and ensuring comfort level of at home care
- Administered comprehensive care for hospitalized patients, addressing both basic and advanced medical needs.
- Anesthetize, monitor, and recover patients for minor and major surgical procedures
- Female and male canine urinary catheter placement
- Calculate and administer continuous rate infusions
- Handled front desk responsibilities such as admissions and payment collection - phone triage, check-in, admission, estimates, collect payment
Emergency Technician
7 Years 6 Months- Triage all incoming emergencies
- Perform all diagnostics (bloodwork, digital radiography, urinalysis)
- Patient discharge (outpatient and hospitalized)
- IV catheter placement (jugular, peripheral and central)
- Venipuncture and arterial blood draws
- Nasogastric tube placement
- Nasal oxygen catheter placement
- Oxygen support and therapy
- Male canine urinary catheter placement
- Ultrasound guided cystocentesis
- Hospitalized patient care (husbandry, pain management, medication administration)
- Anesthetize, monitor, and recover patients for minor and major procedures (both stable and critical)
- Supervised staff on shift, assigned technicians, delegated tasks, and ensured efficient operation of emergency floor
- Managed inventory of hospital medications and lab equipment – ordered all hospital medications and lab equipment
- Maintained organized logs for controlled substances and assisted with ordering – organized controlled substance log books and assist in ordering
- Externship program – interviewed, scheduled, and worked with veterinary technician students to help complete their required externship. Followed a grading system applicable to their program and provided an in-person evaluation
- Emergency technical staff supervisor (2009-2013) – created 24-hour technician and assistant schedule, interviewed potential hires, trained incoming technical staff, evaluated technical staff, participated in performance reviews, created and edited hospital protocols/SOPs, and prepared hospital to become AAHA certified
Skills
Advanced Technical Skills
RECOVER certified for BLS/ALS
Problem-solving
Patient advocacy
Teamwork and collaboration
Self motivation
Reliable and responsible
Strong attention to detail
Coaching and mentoring
Proficient in Word and Excel
Affiliations
- Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses
- National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America
Certification
- Associate in Science, Johnson College, May 2008
- Veterinary Technician Certification, September 2008, Pennsylvania
- Veterinary Technician Specialty in Emergency and Critical Care, November 2020
Timeline
Emergency and Critical Care Nurse
BluePearl Malvern
05.2017 - CurrentRead More
Emergency Technician
Metropolitan Veterinary Associates
02.2015 - 04.2016Read More
Emergency Technician
Northeast Veterinary Referral Hospital
08.2008 - 02.2016Read More