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Dana Berendt

Dana Berendt

Pet Nurse

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location of Dana BerendtBroomfield, Colorado, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Trainer for Willow Inpatient

  • Education

    • Lakota West High School

      2003 - 2007
      High School

      Activities and Societies: Marching Band

    • University of Maine

      2014 - 2016
      Master’s Degree Wildlife Conservation

      Activities and Societies: Student Conservation Association, The Wildlife Society, American Fisheries Society, The Golden Key International Honor Society, Undergraduate mentor, University pep band. My degree was a good balance of classroom lectures and hands-on experience.

    • Miami University

      2007 - 2011
      Bachelor’s Degree Zoology/Animal Biology

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, University Athletic Band

  • Experience

    • Murphy Road Animal Hospital

      Jul 2011 - Jul 2012
      Pet Nurse

      *Completed my new technician checklist within 3 months (instead of the traditional 2 year degree)*Learned basics of all aspects of a veterinary clinic (vaccines, animal husbandry, taking biological samples)*Assisted more experienced technicians in taking x-rays, analyzing data

    • 5 Points Animal Hospital

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2014
      Veterinary Technician

      *Prepped patients for surgery (catheters, intubation)*Monitored patients while under anesthesia*Performed routine dental cleanings*Implemented multiple new protocols to help this startup business*Managed business’s Facebook page

    • Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

      May 2015 - Aug 2015
      Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Stranding Intern

      * Rehabilitated sea turtles (feeding, cleaning, and medicating) * Assisted with hook removals and endoscopies * Tested water quality * Participated in necropsies * Responded to stranding calls * Processed blood samples * Ran stranding hotline after hours * Assisted with public education outreach * Canvassed around the coast informing people about sea turtles

    • Brookfield Renewable

      Apr 2016 - Nov 2017
      Fish Passage Technician

      *Monitored upstream and downstream fish passages at 5 dams *Collected field data (water quality, dam-related mortality, numbers/species of fish)*Operated fish lifts*Collected biological samples on endangered Atlantic salmon *Transported fish via large stocking trailer/truck to designated stocking locations * Communicated with multiple different stakeholders ( community leaders, river front property holders, Department of Marine Resources)

    • Varney Insurance Agency

      Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
      Commercial Lines Customer Service Agent

      *Serviced existing accounts from 1 individual to multimillion dollar businesses*Achieved my insurance license through self study after just 2 months*Provided email, phone, and in person support for my book of business *Supplied certificates of insurance, insurance ID cards, and claims assistance

    • Broadway Veterinary Clinic

      Nov 2017 - May 2018
      Veterinary Technician

      *Anesthetized surgery patients (placed catheters, intubated, and monitored vitals)*Collected biological samples, ran in house lab tests, analyzed samples* Developed close bonds to clients/owners through detailed explanations and open communication* Assisted with training new technicians

    • Laketown Animal Hospital

      Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
      Office Manager

    • Hospital Sisters Health System

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2024
      IS Trainer

    • Trinity Health

      Nov 2022 - now
      Principal Trainer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EpicCare Certification

      Epic
      Mar 2024

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Animal Socialization Volunteer

      Issued by SPCA International
      SPCA InternationalAssociated with Dana Berendt

    • Course Marshal, Mentor

      Issued by GIRLS ON THE RUN OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS on Jan 2018
      GIRLS ON THE RUN OF CENTRAL ILLINOISAssociated with Dana Berendt