Jennifer Sweeney
adx5hx@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
To be challenged in a position that will allow me to utilize my training in a positive and rewarding work-environment.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Seasonal Jobs, Elgin, IL • 2013 – 2021
Kohls, Farm and Fleet, Auto Zone etc.
Home Healthcare, St. Charles, IL • 2019 – 2020
Provided daily care for elderly family member
All My Dogs, Westmont, IL • 2008 - 2013
Dog Groomer
Responsibilities:
Maintaining the wellbeing and safety of all animals.
Bathing, nail clipping, ear cleaning and gland release.
Maintaining proper sanitation.
Providing outstanding customer service and managing client check in/out procedures.
Mountain Aire Veterinary Hospital, Frazier Park, CA • 2004 - 2008
Veterinary Assistant
Responsibilities:
Monitor and care for animals after surgery
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and exam and operating rooms
Help provide emergency first aid to sick or injured animals
Give medication or immunizations that veterinarians prescribe
Do routine laboratory tests, such as taking x-rays and blood draws
Feed and bathe animals
Collect samples such as blood, urine, or tissue for testing
Start IV catheters and administer fluids
Shaving and treating wounds
Assisting in surgeries/snakebite wounds
Restraining animals for exam
Assisted in neuter and spay operations
Assisted in necropsy and euthanasia
Assisted in front desk and reception duties, speaking with clients, and helping them with their pets.
Internal Medicine Associates, Van Nuys, CA • 2002 - 2004
Medical Assistant
Responsibilities:
Assisting physician during exam/procedures
Performed ear irrigations
Giving vaccines, hormone, vitamin, flu shots
Taking vital signs
Perform minor surgical procedures skin tag, wart, suture removal
Conduct bone scans
EKG’s
Phlebotomy
Running stat CBC’s
Glucose monitoring
Prepares and updates medical charts and associated records and enters patient data into files
Calling patient at home with follow up results and Doctors order
Performs X-rays
Provides clinical and administrative assistance
Glen Oaks Hospital, Glendale Heights, IL • 1997 - 2002
Pathology Assistant/Phlebotomist
Responsibilities:
Preparation of laboratory specimens
Quality control of all the pathology inventories
Responsible for inventory, specimens, autopsy, hazardous chemicals/waste, freezing and cutting tissue specimens for diagnosis, biopsy, billing and patients for the pathology, phlebotomy, histology, and cytology departments
Responsible for all sanitation in the pathology department
Coordinate the release of patient slides and confidential reports to the primary physicians after diagnosis
Served as an acting supervisor of the phlebotomy department while assisting with secretarial duties as needed
Hospital courier
Browns Chicken, Downers Grove, IL • 1994 - 2002
Manager
Responsibilities:
Inventory Control
Bank Deposits
Employee Scheduling
Recruiting
Certifications: Certified Phlebotomist, NCCT College Student ID556723
Laboratory Assistant Certification
Food Handler Certification - IL
Education: Davea Career Center Graduate
College of DuPage, some coursework
References
Jose Montero M.D. Tami Kearney
Pathology/Laboratory Director Veterinary Technician
701 Winthrop Road 759 Lebec Rd.
Glendale Heights, IL 60139 Frazier Park, CA
Home 630-***-**** Home 661-***-****
Work 630-***-****
Tarsha George Kanani Wylie
Laboratory Assistant, Histology Veterinary Technician
1928 S. 20th St. Home 808-***-****
Maywood, IL 60513
Home 708-***-****
Cell 708-***-****
Diane Cosko, D.M.V.
Veterinarian
P.O. Box 759
Frazier Park, CA 93225
Work 661-***-****