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Emily Overeem

Emily Overeem

9 Aotea Crescent, Havelock North,Hawkes Bay

Summary

I am compassionate, polite, responsible, reliable, and hard-working. I am passionate about the veterinary industry, and animal healthcare & advocacy. I thoroughly enjoy my current position as a veterinary nurse and I am confident that it is the perfect career for me. I work well with others and communicate well with other staff to ensure the best possible patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Taradale Vet Hospital
06.2023 - Current

My roles include:

  • Delivering inpatient care to hospitalised patients with compassion and efficiency
  • Set up and maintained intravenous fluid therapy
  • Administering injectable and oral medications to animals in treatment and documenting changes in patient condition
  • Restraining animals with a fear-free approach when assisting veterinarians
  • Preparing surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
  • Cleaning and disinfecting exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odours
  • Performing blood-work and urinalysis using in-house diagnostic equipment
  • Completed reception training
  • Triaging incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
  • Assisting in preparation and administration of anaesthesia for surgical processes
  • Monitoring vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care

Front of House Waitress

Malo Restaurant
03.2021 - Current
  • Provided service to a high volume of daily customers, ensuring every guest was satisfied with their experience from the moment they walked through the door
  • Set up the restaurant before service with attention to detail
  • Received multiple positive reviews from customers that I looked after
  • Solved problems quickly and efficiently, communicating with other FOH members, chefs, managers, and customers
  • Used slow periods to clean, and organise weekly bookings

Checkout Operator

New World Supermarket
10.2018 - 02.2021
  • Delivered a high level of customer service using active listening and engagement skills
  • Gave product advice
  • Worked closely with supervisors to solve problems and handle customer concerns

Education

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Level 6 -

Eastern Institute of Technology

Certificate in Animal Technology Level 5 -

Eastern Institute of Technology
Napier, NZ
2021

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 -

Havelock North High School
2020

References

  • Matt Jenner - Former Restaurant Manager at Malo

Contact number: 0224588922


  • Claire McGregor - Senior Veterinary Nurse at Taradale Vet Hospital

Contact number: 0212038132

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Taradale Vet Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Front of House Waitress

Malo Restaurant
03.2021 - Current

Checkout Operator

New World Supermarket
10.2018 - 02.2021

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Level 6 -

Eastern Institute of Technology

Certificate in Animal Technology Level 5 -

Eastern Institute of Technology

NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 -

Havelock North High School
Emily Overeem