Adena R. Koranda
San Pablo
Summary
25+ years experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician. Able to perform all tasks therein, including venipuncture, radiographs, anesthesia monitoring, surgical assistance, as well as compassionate care for patients and their families.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Credentialed Veterinary Tecnician
VCA Albany Animal Hospital
Albany
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Ensured proper functioning of equipment used for anesthesia administration and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families before, during and after surgeries.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations that may arise during a surgical procedure.
- Managed inventory of surgical supplies including counting sponges, needles and other equipment prior to use.
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms by setting up sterile fields with necessary supplies and equipment for each procedure.
- Monitored vital signs of patients pre-operatively, intra-operatively and post-operatively.
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient's condition immediately to the attending veterinarian.
Surgical Nurse
Advanced Veterinary Medical Center
El Sobrante
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Venipuncture
- Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork
- IV catheter placement
- Intubation
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dental prophylaxis
- Radiographs
- Vaccine administration
- Client education
Surgical Technician
Abbey Pet Hospital
El Cerrito
08.2016 - 10.2021
- IV catheter placement
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Dental prophylaxis and radiographs
- Full body radiographs
- Vaccine administration
- Animal restraint
- Drug calculations
- Client communication
- Inventory
- Operated machines such as suction devices, cautery devices, power drills as directed by physician or surgeon.
- Prepared operating room with necessary instruments and supplies for procedures.
- Sterilized equipment before and after each procedure according to hospital standards.
- Maintained a clean, organized work environment throughout the day.
- Kept track of expiration dates on sterile items used in surgeries.
- Performed patient care duties such as taking vital signs, positioning patients, and preparing them for surgery.
Surgical Technician
Sun Valley Animal Hospital
Pleasant Hill
02.1999 - 07.2008
- Anesthesia monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Drug calculations
- Dental prophylaxis
- Customer Service
- Client Education
- Inventory
Education
Animal Health Technician Certification -
Western Career College
San Leandro, CA01.1996
A.A -
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA01.1992
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Radiographs
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Venipuncture
- Idexx Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
- Client Education
- Strong Work Ethic
- Anesthesia monitoring
- IV catheter placement
- Surgical preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Inventory management
- Attention to detail
- Pharmacy duties
- Euthanasia
- Canine and feline intubation
Timeline
Credentialed Veterinary Tecnician
VCA Albany Animal Hospital
03.2024 - 03.2025
Surgical Nurse
Advanced Veterinary Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2024
Surgical Technician
Abbey Pet Hospital
08.2016 - 10.2021
Surgical Technician
Sun Valley Animal Hospital
02.1999 - 07.2008
Animal Health Technician Certification -
Western Career College
A.A -
Diablo Valley College
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