Maria Martins
Brampton
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer
Nursing Homes and Churches
02.2017 - 08.2020
- In Churches:
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Sourced and distributed food and supplies to those in need.
- Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.
- Helped with special events.
- Organized weekly youth activities for increased church engagement.
- Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
- Facilitated choir practice sessions, developing talent for professional standards.
- Assisted with fundraising activities.
- Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
- Participated in religious ceremonies and events.
- Prepared and distributed religious materials.
- Girl Scout.
- Youth Group.
- In Nursing Homes:
- Reported patient requests, concerns, and other observations to staff.
- Provided support and companionship to patients in need of assistance.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted inpatient comfort care rounds to promote patient satisfaction.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- I sang and played the piano several times so they could feel more at home and also laugh.
Waitress
Churrasqueira Grelha D'Ouro
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
- Prepare, cut and roast chickens.
- Carry out maintenance of the grill.
- Organize the workplace.
Veterinary Assistant
Pereira´s Farm
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Ensure all spaces are clean for both animals and humans.
- Assist in medical examinations and treatments.
- Feed, weigh and bathe animals.
- Caring for and calming injured or frightened animals that may occasionally attack.
- Administer prescribed medications.
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the veterinarian.
- Keep accurate records.
- Perform administrative tasks.
Intern
Vet Center - S. Lázaro
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
- Monitored laboratory animal behavior and health.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundária Vitorino Nemésio
Praia Da Vitória, 9760-403, Açores (Portugal)06.2020
No Degree - 1 Year Bologna Degree in General Studies
University of Lisbon, Faculty of Letters
Cidade Universitária, Alameda, Lisboa (Portugal)10.2020
Certificate - Veterinary Mecidin Auxiliary
Centro De Formação Talento
Rua Sá Da Bandeira,481, Porto, 4000-436 (Portugal)02.2023
Skills
- Digital Communications
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Media Lists
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Applications
- Attention to Detail
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Team Collaboration
- Multitasking and Organization
- Copying Documents
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative Support
Certification
- High School Diploma, June - 2020
- Certified Auxiliary Veterinary Medicine, Talento-February 2023
- Driver's license
Additional Information
- Music has always been part of my life.
- I studied music for 8 years.
- I sing and play several instruments (clarinet, piano, ukulele, drums and classic guitar);
- I participated in several parades, carnival dances, concerts, cd's releases and marches;
- I was part of the Orvalho Açores Choir (conductor prof. Yorolasva) and prof. Alla Lanova's choir, no ramo grande of praia da vitória;
- I am part of the Fontinhas Philharmonic and of the charanga of the Voluntary Firemen of Praia da Vitória.
Languages
Portuguese
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
Timeline
Intern
Vet Center - S. Lázaro
03.2023 - 04.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Pereira´s Farm
09.2022 - 10.2022
Waitress
Churrasqueira Grelha D'Ouro
10.2021 - 11.2021
Volunteer
Nursing Homes and Churches
02.2017 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Escola Secundária Vitorino Nemésio
No Degree - 1 Year Bologna Degree in General Studies
University of Lisbon, Faculty of Letters
Certificate - Veterinary Mecidin Auxiliary
Centro De Formação Talento
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