Sapphire Stimpson RVN
Catworth,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in veterinary anaesthesia and inpatient care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through precise medication administration and venipuncture techniques. Demonstrates strong capabilities in pharmacy inventory control and workplace safety adherence, including First Aid and Fire Marshall responsibilities. Committed to advancing a career in veterinary healthcare, leveraging skills to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Locum veterinary nurse
Self
2023.05 - Current
- Demonstrated the ability to successfully adapt to five different veterinary practices, their protocols, and their personnel. Seamlessly integrated to immediately impact the job. Was requested to return by all five practices.
- Maintained CPD throughout the time period and qualified career
- Performed theatre work to include anesthetic monitoring, administering medication under veterinary supervision, and scrubbed into assist to operations
- Performed nursing clinics to include weight clinics, administration of regular medications (e.g. librella), puppy/kitten checks, and second vaccinations.
Veterinary nurse
Melton Vets
Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire
2019.07 - 2023.04
- During COVID continued working as essential personnel including out of hours. One of only two nurses for approximately a year.
- Acted as de facto Senior Nurse in the absence of the Head Nurse.
- Performed routine tasks such as admits and discharges of patients.
- Worked out, drew up, and administered medications under veterinary supervision
- Performed anesthesia for both routine and emergency procedures
- Assisted with the imaging of patients
- Performed laboratory work to include blood tests, urine samples, basic cytology, and the preparation and packaging of external lab samples.
- Trained other veterinarian nurses and veterinary students
- Conducted out of hours
Veterinary nurse
Oakham Veterinary Hospital
Oakham, Rutland
2014.07 - 2019.07
- First qualified position. Diligently learned from other nurses, senior nurses, and veterinarians.
- Became Senior Nurse in 2017(approximately).
- Assisted external specialists with unique procedures.
Student veterinary nurse
Bourne Vets (Formerly Exeter Vets)
Bourne, Lincolnshire
2007.08 - 2014.07
- Spent first four years as Kennel Maid / Reception Staff.
- Completed veterinary nurse training.
Education
Level 3 Diploma - Veterinary Nursing
College of Animal Welfare
Godmanchester 2011.08 - 2014.07
Skills
- Workplace safety adherence (First Aid and Fire Marshall)
- Veterinary anaesthesia
- Inpatient Care
- Pharmacy inventory control
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture technique
Timeline
Locum veterinary nurse
Self
2023.05 - Current
Veterinary nurse
Melton Vets
2019.07 - 2023.04
Veterinary nurse
Oakham Veterinary Hospital
2014.07 - 2019.07
Level 3 Diploma - Veterinary Nursing
College of Animal Welfare
2011.08 - 2014.07
Student veterinary nurse
Bourne Vets (Formerly Exeter Vets)
2007.08 - 2014.07