Debbie Felisha Ali
**** ** **** ******, *****, FL 33314
954-***-**** / ********.***@*****.***
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.
REFERENCES
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