Christen Painter
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Longwood, FL 32779
abgrud@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To work in a professional environment to assist, promote, and grow with the company.
SKILLS: Ability to utilize effective written and verbal communication techniques with a positive
attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn; establish and maintain effective working relationships
with others; work independently and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and knowledge of
how to prioritize them; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Detail oriented, with the ability
to recognize, diagnose, and resolve issues; learn new concepts and procedures quickly; Strong
interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills; and able to respond to customers tactfully and
courteously.
2010 – Present Affiliated Veterinary Specialist Maitland, FL
Surgery Room Technician
In-patient medical care for post- operative procedures: give medications, assist or
perform treatments, diagnostics and monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests,
administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
Client Communication: give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow up for
certain hospital patients.
Assist doctors with out-patient appointments, preparing, cleaning and restocking treatment areas,
obtain history and vitals of patients, and ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient
appointments from the check-in to the discharge.
Radiology Technician
Responsible for taking radiographs using digital radiology and CT scans.
Responsible for performing weekly quality assurance tests for nuclear medicine and assisting in
nuclear medicine studies.
Volunteered to assist other departments with treatments, IV catheter placement, drawing blood,
sedation, monitoring, documentation and patient care.
2007-2010 Animal Medical Center Cooper City, FL
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Assisted in the care of animal patients and emergency triage in ICU.
Worked with clients regarding the care of patients and procedures.
Assisted with the priority of care with emergency cases. Responsible for all documented care given
in clear concise manner in accordance with procedures.
Responsible for animal restraint, radiographs, knowing which emergency protocol to use, stocking
of medical supplies, helping in the treatment and general well being of animal patients.
Completed all tasks and work assignments with minimal supervision.
2003-2007 Lower Keys Animal Clinic Key West, FL
Receptionist and Veterinary Technician
Assisted the Veterinarian routine procedures at a general practice.
Performed as receptionist and responsible for answering phones, scheduling
appointments, checking clients in and out, ordering and restocking supplies, faxing
various documents, cashing out at the end of shift, and filing. Used Microsoft Office
and internet to assist in daily duties and functions.
Performed as technician performing vaccinations, radiographs, surgery prep, animal
restraint, blood work. Knowledge of dosages and diseases. Ability to obtain patient
history from owners and to communicate and document this information on patient
charts. Maintained patient charts for the Veterinarian.
Education
Florida Keys Community College, Key West, FL
Western State College of Colorado, Gunnison, CO