Karisse Barratt

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.

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.

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)