Adrienne Bacon Resume
Adrienne Bacon Resume
Adrienne Bacon Resume
EDUCATION
Masters in Human Nutrition Dietetics
University of Rhode Island
Anticipated graduation in October 2016
August 2015-present
May 2014
December 2005
Findings presented April 2014 at the 3rd Annual MSU Denver Undergraduate Research Conference
Selected out of 128 participants to present at the Colorado State Capital in February 2015
Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT)
Aug 2008-Oct 2009, 2011-2013
Animal Emergency & Specialty Center Parker, CO
Calculated and administered formula for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and percutaneous
endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube, nasogastric (NG) and nasoesophageal (NE) feeding tube
placement and nutritive formula calculations
Provided emergency and critical nursing care, peritoneal dialysis management, ventilator
monitoring, Diabetic Ketoacidosis control, thoracocentesis assistance, wound/bandage care, and
cast placement on fore and hind limbs
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Jan 2011-Oct 2011
Alpenglow Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center Boulder, CO
Administered patient triage, CPR, anesthesia on a wide range of species and ages. Provided postoperative care, blood and plasma transfusions
Mastered placements of O2 nasal cannulas, intravenous catheters (IVC) in 4 venous access points,
multi-lumen central lines via jugular and saphenous veins, and urinary catheters
Head LVT and Manager of Technicians and Assistants
May 2010-Feb 2011
Animal Hospital Specialty Center Highlands Ranch, CO
Managed a team of 35 employees in 6 specialty departments
Led technician rounds on inpatients daily, interviewed and hired technicians and assistants, trained
new staff, scheduled staff, delegated tasks, conducted monthly continuing education (CE) seminars,
conducted annual reviews, audited invoices
Instructor for Technicians and Career Preparation
July 2008-May 2010
Pima Medical Institute (PMI) Denver, CO
Educated 15-20 students per class to become Certified Veterinary Technicians
Taught subjects such as: Foundations in Biology and Chemistry, Comparative Veterinary Anatomy
& Physiology, Clinical Lab Procedures and Pathology, Animal Life Stages, Nutrition, and
Husbandry, Laboratory Animal Science, Pharmacology, Principles of Anesthesia, Aseptic Technique
and Surgical Assisting, and Emergency Procedures
Educated 25-30 students per class in Career Preparation to prepare them for their field of study such
as Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental Assistants
Taught subjects such as: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Study Skills,
Computer Basics, Math Applications, Communication, CPR and First Aid Certification
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Sept 2001-July 2008
Wilson Veterinary Hospital Washington, MI
Developed and implemented feeding protocol for PEG tube patients
Theriogenology specialty hospital working with Leader Dogs for the Blind, laboratory testing of
blood, urine, and feces, dental prophylaxis, digital radiology, phlebotomy, drug calculations and
administration, obtaining patient history, client education about pet nutrition and home health care
CERTIFICATIONS
National Restaurant Association ServSafe Food Handler Certified, Certificate Number 1667265
State of Michigan Licensed Veterinary Technician, License Number 6902002776
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers