Optometrist, Residency trained, Fellow of the AAO

NIVEDITA CHANDRASEKHARAN O.D., F.A.A.O.

C urrent address: 2877 Verde Vista Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 630-***-**** n **.***@*****.*** EDUCATION

ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY, CHICAGO, IL

Doctor of Optometry, May 2012 C umulative GPA 3.61/4.0 Graduated Cum Laude

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, CHICAGO, IL

Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology, M ay 2009 C umulative GPA 4.0/4.0 G raduated Summa Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

OPTOMETRIST

Clinicas del Camino Real, Ventura, CA (June 2014-present)

● Practicing in a rewarding non-profit hospital setting.

● Gaining proficiency in a foreign language (Spanish). MANAGING OPTOMETRIST

Eyexam of California, Palm Desert, CA (July 2013-June2014)

● Practicing in a large-volume primary-care setting.

● Gaining leadership experience with responsibilities such as associate hiring and training.

● Participating in the One Sight program, providing free eye care to those in need. OCULAR DISEASE RESIDENT

Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates, Havre de Grace, MD (July 2012-June 2013)

● Residency with emphasis on Ocular Disease.

● Achieved a diverse disease experience with a large volume of direct care patients, on-call service and surgical observation.

● Participated in weekly case conferences at Johns Hopkins.

● Presented quarterly case reports, submitted posters and papers of publishable quality.

● Participated as sub-investigator in various research studies. OPTOMETRIC EXTERN

Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL (Feb-May 2012)

● Emphasis on Advanced Care, Low Vision and Pediatrics/Binocular Vision.

● Managed a unique variety of patients in Emergency Clinic, and the Chicago Lighthouse.

● Co-managed patients with ophthalmologists for cataracts, glaucoma, and other retinal diseases. Hudson Valley VAMC, Montrose, NY (Nov 2011-Feb 2012)

● Emphasis on Primary Care and Ocular Disease.

● Managed patients with various forms of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal disease.

● Conducted presentation on differential diagnoses of sudden vision loss. South East Eye Specialists, Tallahassee, FL (Aug-Nov 2011)

● Emphasis on Primary Care and Contact Lenses.

NIVEDITA CHANDRASEKHARAN O.D., F.A.A.O.

C urrent address: 2877 Verde Vista Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 630-***-**** n **.***@*****.***

● Selected and fit specialty contact lenses for presbyopia, corneal disorders, and other refractive errors.

● Observed ophthalmologist conduct vitrectomies, laser therapy, and intravitreal injections. San Diego Center for Vision Care, Lemon Grove, CA (May-Aug 2011)

● Emphasis on Pediatrics/Binocular Vision.

● Provided vision therapy to patients with learning disabilities and traumatic brain injuries.

● Conducted case study on patient with vascular occlusive disorder. STUDENT CLINICIAN

Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL (May 2010-May 2011)

● Emphasis on Primary Care and Ocular Disease.

● Achieved Clinical Honors ( Summer 2010).

● Managed and treated patients with various forms of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal disease.

● Aided patients in eyewear selection, dispensing, and adjustments.

● Provided direct care for school-aged children Chicago Public School Services program at ICO. TEACHING ASSISTANT AND TUTOR AT ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY Optometry Lab (Aug 2010-May 2011)

Ocular Anatomy Lab (Nov 2010-Feb2011)

Human Anatomy Lab (Aug 2010-Nov 2010)

● Facilitated students in learning basic clinical exam techniques.

● Organized and monitored quarterly lab practical exams.

● Assisted the professor in demonstrating lab procedures.

● Tutored individual students in preparation for written and practical exams. OPTOMTERIC TECHNICIAN

Dr. Steinmetz and Associates, Naperville, IL (May-Aug 2009) Illinois Eye Institute, Chicago, IL (Aug 2008-Aug 2009)

● Performed entrance tests, visual field screening, and retinal imaging.

● Assisted patients in the selection of frames and lenses.

● Scheduled appointments and organized patient charts. ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ACADEMICS – SCHOOL AND NATIONALLY SPONSORED CLUBS, MEMBER

● Dean’s List (A ug 2008-May2012)

● American Optometric Student Association (A ug 2008-May 2012)

● Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society (A ug2009-May 2012)

● National Optometric Student Association, President (M ay 2010-May 2011)

● National Optometric Student Association, Vice-President ( May 2009-May 2010)

● Contact Lens Society, Public Relations Officer (A ug 2010-May 2011)

● Multicultural Association, Class Representative (Aug 2009-May 2010) ACCREDITATIONS

● Fellow of The American Academy of Optometry (O ctober 2013)

● ICL certification (S ep 2014)

NIVEDITA CHANDRASEKHARAN O.D., F.A.A.O.

C urrent address: 2877 Verde Vista Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 630-***-**** n **.***@*****.***

● CPR certification (S ep 2014)

● J&J Vistakon Specialty Contact Lens certification ( Oct 2011)

● Paragon CRT certification ( Nov 2010)

● Bausch and Lomb Orthokeratology certification ( Oct 2010)

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