A Bit About Me
I am a current academic specialist for Michigan State University's Veterinary Nursing Program. With both teaching and advising responsibilities I am equipped with the skills necessary to provide optimal student learning experiences and undergraduate guidance.
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As I near the completion of my master's degree I am eager to take on additional roles that allow me to harness the knowledge I've gained while I continue to mold the minds of my students. I believe that my unique career path of working as a veterinary nurse at an AAHA-accredited clinic and teaching future veterinary nurses has given me valuable insight on what is needed for entry level veterinary nurses in today's profession.
Education
2019-expected 2021
2010-2012
2006-2010
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Concentration: Ecology, Evolution, & Organismal Biology
Specialization: Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
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Work Experience
2017-present
2014-2016
2008-2014
Academic Specialist
Michigan State University's Veterinary Nursing Program
East Lansing, MI
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Visualize and implement alternative teaching and learning modalities in courses
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Add relevant, current information to courses to ensure students are equipped to provide the highest quality of care
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Advise current veterinary nursing students and prospective undergraduate vet nursing and DVM applicants
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Maintain annual university animal use forms
Certified Veterinary Technician
Overland Animal Hospital and Pet Resort
Denver, CO
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Performed in-house labs, maintained laboratory machines, created laboratory logs and protocols
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Created educational handouts, monthly bulletin boards for client education, and presentations for staff meetings
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Induced, maintained, and recovered surgical patients
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Performed dentals and dental radiographs
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Riverfront Animal Hospital
Lansing, MI
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Worked in a 2 DVM and 2 LVT practice with roughly 3,000 clients
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Triaged and cared for emergency and critical care patients
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Prepared and assisted in surgical procedures and performed dentals
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Provided education and quality care to clients
Professional Development and Certifications
Professional development
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Member of Spartan Veterinary Nursing Seminars 2019-2020
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Member of the Fear Free Handling Committee 2019-present
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Completed credits (still accumulating) of CE for MI credentials 2016-present
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MSU’s Adams Academy fellow 2020-2021
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Completed 14.5 CE credits attending the Annual AVTE Symposium, New Orleans, LA 2019
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Completed 15.5 CE credits attending CSU FRANK 1.0 Workshop, Philadelphia, PA 2019
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Teaching and Learning Conference, East Lansing, MI 2017, 2018, & 2019
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MI Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference, Grand Rapids, MI 2018
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Member of CVM learning and education community 2017
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Completed 10.5 CE credits attending the Annual AVTE Symposium, Albuquerque, NM 2017
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Certifications
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MSU College of Ed. Online Teaching and Learning Graduate Certificate 2020
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MSU College of Ed. Educational Technology Graduate Certificate 2019
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Fear Free Handling Certification 2019
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Queer Inclusive Learning and Leadership, certificate of completion 2017
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K9 CPR and first aid certified (Colorado CPR & AED) 2016
Professional Skills
Educational skills and technologies:
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Course management system Desire2Learn and website development site Wix
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Multimedia production platforms: Wondershare Filmora9, YouTube, and Kaltura Capture
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Student assessment tools: iClicker Cloud, QR codes, Twitter, Coggle, Twine, Adobe Spark, Smore, Canva, and Google Jamboard
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Processing software: Word, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and Google Slides
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Business communication platforms: Zoom and Microsoft Teams
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Veterinary medicine skills and technologies: