Holli Courtright has extensive experience in both veterinary nursing and human nursing. She has worked as an emergency veterinary technician for over 10 years where she gained skills in radiology, lab work, catheter placement, and monitoring anesthesia. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's degree in Nursing from Ohio State University while completing clinical rotations in neurology, cardiology, and obstetrics. Her background demonstrates strengths in patient care, communication, and anticipating needs.

1. Holli Courtright
603 Penn Street | Galloway, Ohio 43119 | H: 614-321-7675 | C: 614-205-9968 | E: holli.courtright@gmail.com
Nursing Student
Background highlighted with success facilitating quality patient care and anticipation of patient needs.
Competencies | Strengths | Expertise
• Digital radiology • Surgical assistant (soft tissue and • Maintaining isolation protocol
• Anesthesia machine orthopedic) • Administration and
maintenance • Venipuncture monitoring of plasma and
• Gas and steam autoclave use • Intravenous catheter placement and blood transfusions
and maintenance maintenance • Placement and monitoring of
• Use of multiple lab machines • Administration of topical, oral, urinary catheters
• Surgical instrument care and rectal, IM, SQ, and IV medications • Monitoring and care for
maintenance • Central line care patients receiving an
• Cleaning and disinfecting • Esophageal and PEG tube feedings insulin cri
endoscope • Maintaining control drug log • Monitoring and nutrition
• Performing dental Cleanings • Client communication and education through NG tube
• Anesthesia induction, • Preparation and administration of • Maintenance of Jackson Pratt
monitoring, and recovery patient medications drains and chest tubes
• Blood pressure monitoring • Wound care • Take and monitor patient
vitals
Professional Experience
Nationwide Children’s Hospital- Columbus, Ohio Summer 2012
Clinical rotation through Columbus State Community College Nursing Program
Neurology Unit
Riverside Methodist Hospital-McConnell Heart Hospital- Columbus, Ohio Spring 2012
Clinical rotation through Columbus State Community College Nursing Program
Intravenous catheter placement, medication administration, vitals and assessments,
general patient care as indicated, and operating room observation
The Ohio State University Medical Center- Columbus, Ohio Winter 2012
Clinical rotation through Columbus State Community College Nursing Program
Antepartum, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum Care
Summit Trace Healthcare Center- Columbus, Ohio Autumn 2012
Clinical rotation through Columbus State Community College Nursing Program
Capital Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center – Columbus, Ohio August 2005 to Present
Specializes in 24 hour Emergency and Specialty Veterinary care.
Throughout tenure with company, worked as surgery department RVT, Head Surgery RVT, and Emergency RVT.
Emergency Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) (April 2008 – Present)
Member of emergency department responsible for triage, client communication, medical history, obtaining lab
samples, running lab work, placing and maintaining intravenous catheters, administering medications as
prescribed, and otherwise care for patient needs. Proficient with Catalyst DS, Lasercyte, Coag DX, Vet Stat,
Snapshot DX, Dvmaxx software, and Vetpacs digital radiology.
• Function as senior member of department and assist in training of new employees, veterinary students, and
veterinary technician interns

2. o Excellent at anticipating doctor and patient needs
o First person called upon for placing I.V. Catheters in ferrets, rabbits, one pound kittens, hypovolemic, and
otherwise compromised patients.
Head Surgery Technician (February 2006 – April 2008)
Role comprised of up-keep of surgical equipment, including three different anesthesia machines, a steam and a
gas autoclave, ECG, cautery equipment, and all instruments in packs. Role also comprised of calculating pre-
medication and induction drugs, getting the surgery prep area and operating room prepared for surgery, giving
prescribed surgical drugs to patient, inducing and prepping patient for surgery, and monitoring patient from
induction through recovery. Scrubbing in to assist with surgery when needed for both soft tissue and orthopedic
procedures.
• Responsible for training all staff in regards to surgical equipment and surgery set up and proper clean up. Held
formal group training as indicated to guide staff in functions of the surgery department.
• Responsible for maintaining the Controlled Drug Log and Cabinet.
Surgery RVT (August 2005 – February 2006)
Supported all facets of operations in regards to the surgery department. Assisted Head Surgery RVT with all
needed processes.
• Role comprised of assisting Head Surgery RVT with induction and preparation for surgery, as well as recovery
and clean up.
• Assisted with maintaining, cleaning, and wrapping all surgical instruments as desired by the surgeon.
Norton Road Veterinary Hospital- Galloway, Ohio June 2000 to August
2005
Head RVT (2003- August 2005)
Lead the other RVTs and assistants to function as a unit in order to best support the doctors and care for the
patients.
• Role comprised of group and individual training. Leading staff on a daily basis while functioning as an RVT in
other aspects of the office.
• Performed dental cleanings from induction to recovery, including full mouth radiographs. Performed
laboratory work as need by the doctors. Ran anesthesia for surgeries and other procedures. In charge of
surgery equipment up-keep, as well as Controlled Drug Log.
• Technician appointments for blood draws, skin scrapes, client education, and other appointments appropriate
to skill set.
Education | Training
The Ohio State University- Columbus, Ohio
Completed all General education for Bachelors in Nursing (expected graduation 2014)
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, Ohio
Currently attending Nursing Program (expected graduation, May 2013)
Completed courses in Patient Care and Nurses Aide (2010)
Columbus State Community College – Columbus, Ohio
Associates of Science, concentration in Veterinary Medicine Graduated 2002
BLS CPR Certification- Columbus, Ohio (valid 2011-2013)
National Student Nurses' Association -member (2011-2012)