Karisse Barratt
Registered Veterinary Nurse
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About
I am a highly motivated, focused, and very committed Registered Veterinary Nurse. I work well independently and as part of a team. I am outgoing and confident with excellent interpersonal skills. I have a genuine passion for animal welfare and am confident in reviewing information accurately and handling sensitive situations professionally.
Experience
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Myerscough Vets
(2019-05)
- I have helped to provide emergency first aid to stabilize critically ill animals for veterinary assessment.
- Carried out the role of operations manager by prioritizing operations to optimize efficiency and patient care.
- Worked day and night shifts at our main hospital for over two years, acquiring extensive experience and skills in veterinary emergency procedures.
- Sole Veterinary Nurse at the Lytham St Anne's branch for over 5 years till present day.
- Conducted daily nurse consultations to address patient needs.
- Assisted in organizing operations, maintaining anesthetic protocols, and managing stock control and the ordering of stock.
- Experience in handling sensitive or emotional customer situations.
- Ability to deal with insurance queries and direct clients to their next step in claiming for a condition or procedure.
- Performed pre-surgical and post-surgical assessments and administered medications as needed.
- Educated clients on veterinary care options while transparently explaining costs.
- Carried out stage one dental assessments- involving tooth assessment and scale and polishing, whilst advising clients regarding the necessity of further dental surgery if needed.
- Performed reception duties including processing payments, updating files and maintaining stock control.
- Trained new veterinary nurses and support staff in clinic procedures and patient care techniques.
- Collected and preserved laboratory samples carefully and accurately to ship offsite for more comprehensive testing.
- Practiced good hygiene and biosecurity practices to prevent diseases from spreading to other patients, animals, or staff.
Student Veterinary Nurse - Vets4Pets
(2017-09 - 2019-04)
Acquired knowledge and expertise during my two years of training at Vets4Pets while completing my Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing.
Work Experience - Cardinal Newman College, Essential Skills Dept.
(2014-03 - 2014-03)
I carried out a week's work experience on the 10th- 14th March 2014.
Work Placement - Blackpool Zoo
(2016-10 - 2016-11)
Four-week placement on the 17th oct- 7th November 2016.
Work Placement - Myerscough Farm
(2016-11 - 2016-12)
Four-week placement on the 14th of November- 12th December 2016.
Work Placement - Willows Hydrotherapy Centre
(2017-06 - 2017-02)
Eight-month placement 1st Jun- February 2017.
Work Placement - Vets4Pets Cleveleys
(2017-06 - 2017-06)
Two-week placement 5th- 19th June 2017.
Education
A-Levels - Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Askham Bryan College (2019 - 2019)
Foundation Degree in Science - Animal Welfare and Behavior - Myerscough College (2017 - 2017)
A-Levels - BTEC Health and Social Care A-Level - Cardinal Newman College (2015 - 2015)
GCSEs - High School - KEQMS (2013 - 2013)
