Debbie Felisha Ali

**** ** **** ******, *****, FL 33314

954-***-**** / acwa55@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Doctor of Optometry May 2015

Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Davie, FL

Bachelor of Science, Vision Science May 2013

Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Davie, FL

Bachelor of Science, Biology May 2010

Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, Davie, FL

M.B.A. for Optometrists( mini) Apr 2014

Nova Southeastern University Huizenga School of Business, Davie, FL

PROFESSIONAL OPTOMETRY EXPERIENCE

Optometric Assistant, Pearl Vision, Davie, FL 2005 – 2011

Performed preliminary testing including HRT OCT, Auto Refractor, FDT, Fundus Photos, Pachymetry, and contact lens training

Completed administrative duties involved scheduling appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations through the web and/or over the phone, and ordering contact lenses

Executed optical skills such as adjusting, ordering, and dispensing glasses

Optometrist, Florida EyeCare Associates, Miami, FL 2015 – Present

Interpreted preliminary testing including HRT OCT, Auto Refractor, FDT, Fundus Photos, Pachymetry, and contact lens training

Completed administrative duties involved scheduling appointments, obtaining insurance authorizations through the web and/or over the phone, and ordering contact lenses

Executed optical skills such as adjusting, ordering, and dispensing glasses

CLINICAL ROTATION EXPERIENCE

COMPLETED CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Primary Care Rotation, NSU Broward Clinic, FL Feb – May 2015

Vision Rehabilitation Rotation, NSU Broward Clinic, FL Feb 2015

Independently provided patient care in an elderly population

Diagnosed and managed various posterior segment diseases not limited to Diabetes, AMD, and Ocular Albinism.

Demonstrated the use of many visual aids to low vision patients including but not limited to handheld magnifiers and microscopes, Ipads, and CCTVs.

Pediatrics and Binocular Vision Rotation Dec – Feb 2015

NSU Davie Clinic, FL

Performed complete evaluation in areas of visual efficiency, strabismus, amblyopia, visual perceptual, and pediatric optometry

Assessed and treated binocular vision and perceptual disorders with in office and home vision therapy

Executed full examinations and visual therapy on Autistic patients in the NSU Davie Neuro rehab clinic.

Contact Lens Rotation Oct – Dec 2014

NSU Davie Clinic, FL

Successfully fitted patients with soft, scleral, and corneal gas permeable lenses

Effectively managed presbyopic and keratoconus patients

Operated and interpreted pachymeter, anterior segment camera, Pentacam, and corneal topographer

Provided patients with proper instruction on insertion, removal, hygiene, and care of contact lenses

Primary Care Disease Externship Aug – Oct 2014

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute,West Palm Beach, FL

Continued to build a strong clinical knowledge of pre and post-operative care of glaucoma, cataract, cornea, vitreous laser and retinal surgeries

Provided exemplary patient care in a high volume environment

Developed strong working relationships with ophthalmologists, optometrists, and staff

Primary Care Disease Externship May – Jul 2014

Correctvision, Pembroke Pines, FL

Independently provided patient care in an elderly population

Effectively managed patients unable to keep ideally scheduled follow up visits

Routinely fit patients with soft torics and soft multifocal lenses

Triaged and provided immediate care for emergency visits

Established strong clinical knowledge of pre and post-operative care of glaucoma, cataract, cornea, vitreous laser and retinal surgeries

Specialty Clinic in Diabetes and Maculopathy Aug – Sept 2013

NSU Davie Clinic, FL

Diagnosed and managed various posterior segment diseases not limited to Diabetes

Used and interpreted MPOD and PHP to manage patients with ARMD

Passed rotation with honors

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

Memberships 2015-Present

American Optometric Association

Florida Optometric Association

Volunteers of Optometric Services to Humanity

Miami-Dade Optometric Association

Belize SVOSH Mission Trip Mar 2014

Helped fundraise for travel arrangements and necessary medical supplies

Assisted in sorting and packaging of medications

Provided eye care, including proving glasses prescriptions, treatment for various eye infections, glaucoma medication management, and ocular disease referral for local ophthalmologist for over 500 patients in underrepresented villages.

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