ALISHA BARLOW

4422 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, Utah 84107

Home: 801-440-6079 - alishabarlow13@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
To find employment where I am continually challenged and provided opportunities to adapt and
develop my customer service and medical skill sets. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong
time management and prioritization skills. Level-headed health professional who remains calm
and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of
companionship and support in patient care.

SKILLS
CPR/First Aid certified
Patient-focused care
Tubule feedings and medications
familiarity
Efficient and reliable team player
Ability to multi-task in a fast paced
environment with a high level of accuracy
and attention to detail.
Interacts effectively with a team or can
work efficiently independently.

Sterilizing and wrapping surgical

instruments.
Compassionate caregiver
Ability to professionally handle and diffuse
stressful situations.
Easily adaptable to new situations,
environments, and in developing new skills.
Medical terminology
Excellent communication with clients,
doctors, and coworkers.

WORK H ISTORY
01/2011 to Current

EDUCATION
2012
Current

Veterinary Technician
Cottonwood Animal Hospital 6360 E Higland Dr., Murray, UT 84121
Responsible for keeping the animals under their care clean and safe.
I bathe, clean and disinfect animal cages, sterilize surgical equipment and perform daily care
taking tasks such as feeding and weighing animals.
Administer medications, collect blood, urine and tissue samples for testing, perform lab tests
and monitor animals during surgery.
Perform chart maintenance of daily care, and performing dental surgeries.
In addition to the animal care I provide, I also assist pet owners.
Writing in medical charts.
First point of contact for clients by making appointments, and answering phone calls.
I provide education to pet owners about illnesses, medications and general care, and answer
their questions and concerns.
Changed sterile dressings.
Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
Provided pre- and post-operative care.
Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and
operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.
Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including
blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.

Veterinary Assistant :
Animal Behavior College - Valencia, CA
Veterinary Science
High School Diploma 2010:
Salt Lake Community College - 4600 Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84123

Coursework in Human Sciences

General Education
Prerequisites for Nursing

CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nurses Aide
BLS/CPR American Heart Association Certification
Heart Saver/AED Certification
MRI certified
Sterilization certification