Giovanna De La Cruz
East Stroudsburg
Summary
Results-oriented self starter; able to work well under pressure and balance competing demands, looking to secure a challenging position in a reputable environment, background rooted in high-stress veterinary medicine, excelling in quick decision-making and thorough patient care. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, adaptable to various roles. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be applied to new challenges and opportunities. Aiming to make a significant contribution to our society.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Determine animal requirements by conducting examinations and interviews with clients to get full medical history sometimes during stressful, emotional times while accurately recording all important information. In person, via telephone & email.
- Reviewing and updating care plans and records, completing laboratory tests and studies, and diagnostic imaging
- Maintain medical records by documenting patients’ conditions, reactions, and changes, data entry; updates computer database in an accurate and timely manner
- Filing and organizing medical records in a systematic manner
- Care for patients by taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications, drugs, and vaccines, bandaging and wrapping wounds.
- Fill prescriptions and administer medications, including proper documentation, logging and security of controlled drugs
- Catheter placement, phlebotomy, emergency medicine, and digital radiology
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate emergency care to critically ill animals, performing CPR
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures and monitoring patients while under anesthesia
- Preparing medical discharge forms with summaries of patients time while hospitalized
- Educating clients on after care, proper handling, new diagnoses and side effects from medications
- Client confidentiality related to cases
Bartender/Server
Red Lobster
01.2013 - Current
- Customer satisfaction
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Enhanced overall guest experience by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues professionally.
Veterinary Technician
Easton Animal Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Client hospitality
- Animal restraint
- Venipuncture
- Catheter placement/removal
- In house lab work/ Idexx
- Heart worm/ parasite screening, urinalysis, ear cytology, operating centrifuge
- Dental cleaning
- Radiographs/ Dental radiographs/ EKG rhythms
- Assist in ultra sounds & surgeries
- Vaccination preparation/administration
- Treatments; anal glands, nail trims, fluid administration, wound treatment, suture removal, blood glucose check, blood pressure check
- Pharmacy; prescription labels, counting/filling scripts
- Medical terminology
- Cornerstone
- Euthanasia preparation/ assistant
Education
High school diploma -
East Stroudsburg high school south
Veterinary Technology
Vet Bloom
12.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Customer service (10 years)
- Medical Terminology (6 years)
- Veterinary technician experience (6 years)
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory Experience (6 years)
- Phlebotomy
- Animal Handling
- Medication administration (6 years)
- Patient Care
- Experience administering medications
- Veterinary critical care experience
- Typing (10 years)
- Medical records (5 years)
- Legal medical documentation
- Document drafting
- Strong organization
- Creative problem solving
- Data entry
- Filing systems
- Payment collection
- Records management
- Legal documents
- Confidentiality
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
Languages
Spanish - Fluent
Timeline
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Barton Heights Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Easton Animal Hospital
09.2020 - 09.2022
Bartender/Server
Red Lobster
01.2013 - Current
Veterinary Technology
Vet Bloom
High school diploma -
East Stroudsburg high school south
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