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Mikaela Warren
Veterinary Nurse
Pretoria,GP
Summary
At the age of 16, a Veterinarian allowed me the opportunity to participate and assist at a State organized Rabies and sterilization campaign in the rural Eastern Cape for Two weeks. This became the basis for my community engagement passion. While at University, I became a committee member for VetSCO, where I ran the portfolios for veterinary nursing and education for two years. This position allowed me the opportunity to create and organize an outreach at Cosmo City Informal settlement, where we vaccinated over 300 dogs. Through VetSCO, I helped organize and participated in many other outreaches that were held by the committee. Sadly, I could not continue for my third year due to clinical commitments and I had to resign my positions. I have been a module Representative for two years in a row; coordinating between the lecturers, students and module coordinator.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Veterinary Nurse
Onderstepoort Academic Hospital
10.2020 - Current
- Taking all my newly acquired clinical knowledge and skills and learning how to apply them in a real world setting.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using Uvis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Nursing Representative
VetSCO
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Planned and executed activities to promote good vaccination history within informal settlements
- Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with mange or parasitic infestations and applied specific medications for itch relief.
- Inoculated animals to prevent various diseases, including rabies, distemper etc.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
Veterinary Nurse Intern
Blue Bush Animal Clinic
03.2019 - 01.2021
- The vets at this practice were kind enough to keep me on in an intern capacity and continue to help me develop my skills as a veterinary nurse in the private sector.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Inoculated animals to prevent various diseases, including rabies, distemper and Parvo etc.
- Processed financial transactions for clients.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Student Veterinary Nurse
Ondestepoort Academic Hospital
03.2019 - 10.2020
- All Academic processes
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Supported several instructors with planning and organization of Modules.
Veterinary Assistant
Blue Bush Animal Clinic
03.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisting with all clinic responsibilities; answering phones, assisting the receptionists, feeding animals, grooming animals, helping the nurses where needed and helping the vets where needed.
- Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Assisted in administrative duties for office team, including making phone calls, copies and schedules.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.
- Scheduled annual checkup appointments, consultations and surgery visits for various animals, including dogs and cats.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing -
03.2019 - Current
First Year:
Member of VetSCO
- Academic information management 111: 88 Pass with distinction
- Academic information management 121: 87 Pass with distinction
- Language and study skills 110: 72
- Primary animal health care: 64
- Veterinary nursing practice 110: 69
- Veterinary nursing practice 120: 77 Pass with distinction
- Foundational veterinary sciences 110: 60
- Foundational veterinary sciences 120: 59
- Clinical veterinary nursing 121: 69
- Clinical veterinary nursing 122: 73
- Nursing professional life 100: 76 Pass with distinction
Second Year:
- Nursing professional life 210: 75 Pass with distinction
- Clinical veterinary nursing 212: 68
- Clinical veterinary nursing 213: 79 Pass with distinction
- Clinical veterinary nursing 214: 69
Matric -
04.2015 - 11.2018
Afrikaans First Additional Language: 70
English Home Language: 76
Computer Applications Technology: 80
Life Orientation: 86
Life Sciences: 69
Mathematics: 65
Physical Sciences: 61
Copy of certificate available upon request
- Awarded Top Achiever of Computer Applications Technology, 3 years in a row
- Graduated in Top of Computers Class
Skills
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Affiliations
1. Dr Natasha Ross : 0114625839
bluebushvet@yahoo.com
Blue Bush Animal Clinic
Head Veterinarian
2. Katherine Myburgh: 0845156853
Katherine.m@curro.co.za
Curro Durbanville High School
English Department Head
3. Dr Rob Fouche: 0827468810
Rob.fouche@gauteng.gov.za
Gauteng State Vet
4. Dr Elrien Scheepers: 0827898600
Elrien.scheepers@up.ac.za
Module Co-ordinator for Bvetnurs Degree
Software
Access
Excel
Uvis
PowerPoint
Hobbies
- Photography
- Hiking
- Listening to music
- Volunteering and community involvement
- Travelling
- Reading
Timeline
Student Veterinary Nurse - Onderstepoort Academic Hospital
10.2020 - Current
Nursing Representative - VetSCO
03.2019 - 03.2021
Veterinary Nurse Intern - Blue Bush Animal Clinic
03.2019 - 01.2021
Student Veterinary Nurse - Ondestepoort Academic Hospital
03.2019 - 10.2020
University Of Pretoria - Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing,
03.2019 - Current
Veterinary Assistant - Blue Bush Animal Clinic
03.2016 - 11.2018
Curro Durbanville High School - Matric,
04.2015 - 11.2018
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