About
Fascinated with infectious diseases, laboratory work, supporter of the One Health movement, and have a passion for harm reduction. Adventure awaits!
Experience
Veterinary Assistant/Assistant Hospital Manager
Longs Peak Animal Hospital · Longmont, Colorado, United States
Present
Veterinary Assistant
Longs Peak Animal Hospital, PC · Longmont, Colorado, United States
• Successfully monitored patients under anesthesia • Collected laboratory specimens and performed laboratory tests as necessary • Placed IV catheters • Restrained and comforted animals for procedures • Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures • Furthered education with CE credits through Idexx, Zoetis, etc.
Formulation and Sample Management Technician
Inotiv · Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
* Ensure compliance with GLPs, USDA, AAALAC, OLAW, and other applicable regulations * GLP and Non-GLP test article formulation, receipt, and distribution * GLP and Non-GLP test article reserve * GLP and Non-GLP biological specimen processing, storage, and shipment * Clinical Pathology - clinical chemistry, hematology, and urine sample analysis * Perform appropriate maintenance, calibration and quality control on clinical pathology equipment * Laboratory supply inventory maintenance and acquisition * Schedule duties and activities for formulation and sample management technicians * Periodically review relevant SOPs for accuracy and to ensure procedures are being performed according to SOPs
Care Coordinator
North Colorado Health Alliance · Loveland, Colorado
• Enrollment of patients (members) using appropriate assessment tools & completions of GPRA Qx at enrollment, and 3 month follow-up intervals (up to 12 months) within the 7 treatment sites where DATA/CARA waivered providers are already in existence • Support persons enrolled in Medicated Assisted Therapy (MAT) to continue engagement with both medical and behavioral health treatment plans • Provide appropriate clinical assessment for integration into the initiation of Medicated Assisted Therapy (MAT) • Monitor members according to guidelines set by NCHA Policy and Procedure under the CO-SLAW guidelines • Participate in telephone contacts, office/hospital visits, and other means of connecting with members to reach identified goals • Perform health needs assessments and identify risk factors to develop health care plan • Assist members in scheduling appointments, follow-up care, referrals, medication refills, etc. • Attend member appointments with providers and community resources as need…
Community Impact Team Intern
Health District of Northern Larimer County · Fort Collins, Colorado Area
Assisted with campaign materials, brainstorming events and media Applied skills from Public Communication Campaigns course
Urban Technician
Vector Disease Control International · Loveland, CO
Surveyed all mosquito producing sources within assigned areas, on a weekly or more frequent basis; collected larval samples from all positive mosquito producing sources, accurately filling out the proper labels, forms, and recording the source; effectively communicated with the public on mosquito control practices; submitted accurate reports of work done including type of treatment, population information, and other pertinent history about work area; accurately interpreted paper and electronic maps; helped transfer larvicide information into new database; applied mosquito control insecticides under the supervision of a certified vector control technician
Kennel Assistant
Destinys Kennel · Berthoud, CO
Administered medications per prescription directions, cared for and provided playtime for animals, fed and watered per client instructions, ensured cleanliness of kennel so as to prevent diseases, disinfected feeding and watering bowls, obtaining knowledge of disinfecting chemicals, recognized specific behaviors in anxious or sickly animals, trimmed cat and dog nails, bathed dogs per owner’s request, ensured comfortable kennel space for each individual animal, communicated any and all issues to clients/other staff members
Boarding Manager
Dakota Hills Veterinary Clinic · Rapid City, SD
Attended monthly meetings to address issues and set goals, maintained statistics with a consistent average 6% increase, scheduled shifts for and oversaw two part time employees, obtained continuing education credits through Hill’s Science Diet and Royal Canin Academy, attended SDVMA 2014 meeting, assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians, administered medications with basic knowledge of common medications, fed and watered per owner instructions, exercised dogs, assisted in hospital, scheduled appointments and reservations, tracked and stocked inventory, voluntarily sat at Responsible Dog Ownership Day events and provided educational information and pamphlets, ensured laundry was clean and folded, ensured clinic cleanliness by making monthly and weekly cleaning lists
Assistant Manager
Alternative Fuel Coffee House · Rapid City, SD
Oversaw one to two baristas for closing shifts, prepared food for catering orders or for next day orders, prepared grocery lists for the week, tracked inventory, customer service, cashier, organized pantry and fridges, counted the tills at close, tracked sales, and dropped deposit at designated bank, prepared food and coffee or tea drinks per customer request, prepared smoothies per customer request, ensured cleanliness of front and back of house, customer service, cashier, organization
Research Assistant
Black Hills State University · Spearfish, SD
Undergraduate Research Fellowship for anti-malarial research, maintained parasites and blood media in BSL2 setting, obtained and transported blood from blood bank, diluted drugs to FDA approved levels for potential testing growth inhibition, communicated dilutions and laboratory results to overseeing graduate student, ground various sage grasses for testing growth inhibition, attended poster presentation, organized and cleaned laboratory as needed
Education
Colorado School of Public Health
Master's degree
St. George's University
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Colorado State University
Master’s Degree, Microbiology and Immunology
Black Hills State University
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology with focus on Pre-veterinary Medicine
Central High School
High School
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