Medical Service

Reena A. Patel

Robbinsville, NJ

240-***-**** (mobile) ************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Highly motivated and energetic individual looking for a promising career in optometry with over 7 years of experience in private practice improving the visual standards of patients. The ability to effectively communicate with patients of all ages while maintaining excellent time management skills.

EDUCATION

VANJ Healthcare Systems at Lyons and East Orange, NJ July 08 – June 09

Optometric Resident

SUNY College of Optometry, New York City, NY Aug 04 – June 08

Doctor of Optometry

University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore, MD Aug 00 – May 04

Bachelors of Science in Biology, Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

Private Practice in Rutherford, NJ

Associate Optometrist Aug 09 - Current

Provided medically oriented comprehensive eye exams.

Diagnosed and treated eye infections, glaucoma, and retinal diseases.

Managed medical emergencies as well as daily scheduled patients.

Fit and dispensed soft contact lens and rigid gas permeables.

Co-managed patients with ophthalmologists requiring surgical or laser procedures.

Dispensed and adjusted eye glasses.

Built relationships with other medical professionals which are now used as referral sources.

Sublease in Morris Plains, NJ

Managing/ Owning Optometrist May 14 – June 16

Increased office hours and involved in marketing the practice.

Involved in determining patient eligibility and benefits.

Introduced specialty contact lenses.

Provided medically oriented comprehensive eye exams.

Diagnosed and treated eye infections, glaucoma, and retinal diseases.

Managed medical emergencies as well as daily scheduled patients.

Co-managed patients with ophthalmologists requiring surgical or laser procedures.

Public Service

Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) Aug 07

Volunteered on a mission’s trip to Moquegua, Peru.

Worked with the local Lions Club and organized a free Optometric clinic that treated about 500 patients each day.

PUBLICATIONS, POSTERS, PRESENTATIONS

Published in Clinical and Refractive Optometry, Vol 22, Number 11/12/2011.

“Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid: A Case Report”

Poster Presentation: “Ocular Cicatricial Pemphigoid” at AAO meeting 2008

Presented COPE approved CE course March 2009: “Keep an Eye on your Diet”

o50 minute lecture on the effect of nutrition and ocular conditions

PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES

Member of American Optometric Association Aug 04 – Present

Member of New Jersey Society of Optometric Physicians Aug 10 – Present

American Optometric Student Association (AOSA) Treasurer Aug 07- Aug 08

Maintained relationships with industries in order to secure and obtain benefits for AOSA members.

Managed the budget and edited the Optometric Reference Guide.

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