Optometrist

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Objective To obtain an associate position as a primary care optometrist in Washington state.

Education

Aug 2010 – May 2014 (expected)

Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University,

Doctor of Optometry and Advanced Study in Contact Lens Diploma

Sept 2004 – May 2008

University of British Columbia, Bachelor of Science in General Biology

Professional Externships and Volunteers

Feb 2014 – May 2014 Manchester VA Medical Center

• Hospital disease site with emphasis on advanced AMD, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy.

• Provided thorough and efficient comprehensive eye exams to veterans.

• Managed various ocular diseases including glaucoma, ARMD, vascular occlusions, ocular surface

diseases, and hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy

• Interpreted Heidelberg OCT, HVF, N30 screening.

• Presented a case at grand rounds on Cranial Nerve 3, 4, and 6 palsies.

Nov 2013 – Feb 2014 The Eye Institute of Philadelphia

• Rotated through specialties including neurology, pediatrics, contact lens, low vision, anterior segment,

retina, glaucoma, and emergency clinics.

• Presented a case at grand rounds on Underwater Contact Lenses

Aug 2013 – Nov 2013 Visual Eyes

• Private practice primary care site with emphasis on specialty contact lens fits.

• Administered primary care eye examinations of adults and children.

• Fit and dispensed spherical, toric, multifocal, and monovision soft lenses.

• Fit, designed, and dispensed RGP lenses for patients with irregular and regular corneas.

• Fit, dispensed, and followed-up on Ortho-Keratology lenses to children and adults.

• Diagnosed and co-managed contact lens related complications

Aug 2013 South Carolina Mission 2013 Midlands Vision Screening

• Provided refractive and disease management care for over 1300 patients in a two-day event.

May 2013 – Aug 2013 Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center

• Hospital disease site with emphasis on ocular surface diseases, advanced glaucoma, diabetic, and

hypertensive retinopathy.

• Provided thorough and efficient comprehensive eye exams to veterans.

• Managed various ocular diseases including surface ocular diseases, glaucoma, ARMD, vascular

occlusions, uveitis, and hypertensive and diabetic retinopathy

• Performed and interpreted Cirrus OCT, HVF, and Pachymetry.

• Presented cases at grand rounds on Microbial Keratitis and Best Disease

Feb 2013 – May 2013 Strohecker Vision Care

• Private practice primary care site with emphasis on ocular surface and retinal diseases, specialty

contact lens fits, low vision, and special needs exams.

• Administered primary care eye examinations of adults and children.

• Performed foreign body removal, special needs, low vision, and specialty fit contact lens exams.

• Administered and interpreted Cirrus OCT, HVF, Fundus Cameras, Pachymetry, and Optomaps.

Nov 2012 Special Olympics Pennsylvania Vision Screening at Villanova University

• Vision screener for Special Olympics athletes at retinoscopy station

Certification

• Paragon Vision Sciences, Paragon CRT – Certification for Corneal Refractive Therapy

• CPR and AED certified

Work Experience

Sept 2008 – May 2010

Family Eye Care Centre – Optometric Technician/Receptionist

• Answer phone calls, book appointments, process credit card transactions

• Operate machines including topography, frequency doubling testing, retinal photography, and

autorefractor.

• Balance daily cash account and closing.

• Attended monthly staff meetings and contributed to sales strategies.

May 2003 – Sept 2009

Coquitlam Centre Eye Care – Optometric Technician/Receptionist

• Answer phone calls, book appointments, process credit card transactions.

• Operate machines including Humphrey Visual Fields, retinal photography, and autorefractor.

• Measure patients’ glasses using lensometers, set up phoropters in doctors’ exam rooms.

• Balance daily cash account and closing.

• Order contact lenses, train patients to wear contacts.

• Data entry and update lens prescriptions.

• Bill exams to Medical Services Plan.

Professional Leadership

American Optometric Student Association Member, Aug 2010 – present

The Canadian Association of Optometrists Student Member, Aug 2010 – present

BC Association of Optometrists Student Member, Aug 2010 – present

Student Optometric Service to Humanity Member (PCO Chapter), Aug 2010 – present

Private Practice Club (PCO Chapter) Member, Aug 2010 – present

Lions Club (PCO Chapter) Member, Aug 2010 – present

College of Optometrist in Visual Development (PCO Chapter) Member, Aug 2010 – present

UBC Pre-optometry Club Senior Advisor, May 2008 – April 2009

UBC Pre-Optometry Club President, May 2007 – April 2008

References

Available upon request

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