Yvonne Gaskin
Ilkeston,Derbyshire
Summary
Having worked in a Charitable organisation for many years I have seen and adapted to a lot of changes. I have worked with and been led by a diverse and varied group of people. I believe this has helped me to become the skilled professional I am today, with extensive expertise in leadership across many skill sets, these include, stock control, and the ordering of pharmaceuticals, consumables, and equipment. I demonstrate proficiency in HR issues including recruitment, disciplinary actions, and dismissals, alongside adept handling of client service matters. I have become experienced in in-house banking procedures, more so in recent times. Not so much in my current role but I am proficient in Schedule 3 disciplines. Committed to staff mentoring and delivering vet nurse consults with precision. Skilled in blood sampling, veterinary X-rays, patient care, anaesthesia, and dispensing. Aims to leverage comprehensive skills to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction within the veterinary field.
Although not as young as I used to be I feel I have a lot to offer to this role, I have a wealth of experience and learning over the years.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head veterinary nurse
PDSA
Derby, Derbyshire
08.1991 - Current
I started my Veterinary Nursing career at John Masons Veterinary Surgery, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire in 1989 for 12 months in practice prior to attending Rodbaston College.
I joined the PDSA in 1991 as a newly qualified Nurse.
The role at that time was a residential role shared with another colleague that required you to be available out of hours for any emergency work.
During these early years I mainly gained skills in Anaesthesia, X-ray, assisting the Veterinary Surgeons with consults, Animal Handling, Schedule 3, emergency out of hours work, nursing skills, Dispensary and Reception duties as required.
I did 2 secondment roles as Head Nurse prior to being appointed in the role permanently in July 2005.
The Hospital management team at this time consisted of a Senior Veterinary Surgeon and the Head Nurse.
The role required you to lead the Nursing team, Reception team, Nursing Auxiliaries and the night time Animal Auxiliaries.
I remained as the full time Head Nurse until the birth of my Son in 2010 at which point I returned as a job share Head Nurse and I remain in this role at present.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Fashion Design
University of Derby
Derby 09.1985 - 07.1987
Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nursing
Rodbaston Agricultural College
Stafford, Staffordshire 09.1990 - 03.1991
Skills
- Leadership of numerous skill sets
- Stock control
- Ordering of pharmaceuticals, Consumables, Equipment etc
- HR issues including recruitment, Disciplinary's, Dismissal etc
- Client Service issues
- In house banking procedures
- Schedule 3, proficient in all expected disciplines
- Staff Mentoring
- Vet Nurse consults delivery
- Blood sampling
- Veterinary X-rays
- Patient care
- Anaesthesia
- Dispensing
Affiliations
- Walking with family and our Miniature Dachshund.
- Reading, especially physiological thrillers and crime.
- Art, especially abstract.
Timeline
Head veterinary nurse
PDSA
08.1991 - Current
Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nursing
Rodbaston Agricultural College
09.1990 - 03.1991
Higher National Diploma - Fashion Design
University of Derby
09.1985 - 07.1987