THAO NGUYEN

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971-***-**** adovqa@r.postjobfree.com

Hardworking and customer-service oriented optometrist seeking for a full-time or part-time optometrist position at a private practice. Dedicated to working until projects are completed and meeting highest standards. Professional communication to maximize patient satisfaction and team-oriented members.

WORKING EXPERIENCES

Full-time Optometrist January 2020 - Present

Fifth State Vision Care, P.C – Danbury, CT

Diagnose sight problems and prescribe corrective contact lenses, glasses, and medications

Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eyecare techniques

Assess eye defects caused by systemic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes

Keep accurate records of diagnosis and treatment plans including referral and therapeutic prescriptions

Part-time Optometrist May 2020 - Present

Friendly Eye Care, P.C – Waterford, CT

Diagnose sight problems and prescribe corrective contact lenses, glasses, and medications

Promote eye health by teaching patients about proper eyecare techniques

Assess eye defects caused by systemic diseases, such as hypertension and diabetes

Keep accurate records of diagnosis and treatment plans including referral and therapeutic prescriptions

EDUCATION

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University of Houston College of Optometry – Houston, TX Fall 2016 – December 2020

Doctor of Optometry

Cumulative GPA: 3.502

Portland State University – Portland, OR Fall 2013 – Summer 2016

Bachelor of Science

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List each semester

Cumulative GPA: 3.90

David Douglas High School – Portland, OR Fall 2009 – Summer 2013

Cumulative GPA: 4.00

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center – Bethesda, MD August 2020 – November 2020

Geeta Girdher, OD; Anthony Patterson, OD; Sandra Su, OD; Mimi Lum, OD; Alexandra Bennett, OD; Andrew Gregory, OD

Hands-on clinical experience in primary care optometry and diagnosis and treatment in ocular pathology, refractive conditions, binocular vision, and traumatic brain injury

Medical contact lenses and regular soft contact lenses fitting

Cedar Springs Eye Clinic – Dallas, TX January 2020 – May 2020

Marcus Gonzales, OD, FAAO; Zanna Krouch, OD, FAAO; Andrew Kemp, OD, FAAO; Vlad Koyfman, OD; David Dinh, OD

Ocular disease-focus site consisting of both the anterior and posterior segments with emphases on uveitis, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy management

Post-surgical cataract care

Scleral contact lens fitting on complex cases including corneal transplants, keratoconus, and post-trauma

Medical billing and coding

University Eye Institute – Houston TX

Ocular Disease - Neuro-ophthalmology

oOcular management of multiple sclerosis and other neurological anomalies

Center for Sight Enhancement:

oAssessment of visual function, demonstration and training of visual aids for low vision patients

Special Needs Adult and Pediatric Service

Pediatric and Binocular Vision Service

Cornea and Contact Lens Service

Family Practice Service

SKILLS

Proficient in electronic medical record systems

oExam Writer, Uprise EHR, Crystal PM, and Compulink

Gas-permeable contact lens verification, modification, and polishing

Experienced in the operation and interpretation of the following ophthalmic diagnostic data:

oTopcon CV-5000 automated phoropter

oOCT: Cirrus and Optovue

oVisucam fundus photography

oHumphrey Visual Field Analyzer

oCorneal topographers: Zeiss Atlas, Pentacam, and Medmont

oB-scan ultrasonography

oOptos Daytona

oPreliminary testing equipment: AR, NCT, FDT, radiuscope, manual/automated lensometer

oA-scan ultrasonography

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR

Zenlens Scleral Lens

SynergEyes VS Scleral Lens Certification

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Students’ Texas Optometric Association

American Optometric Student Association

American Academy of Optometry Student Member

Student Optometric Practice Management Association

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

2018 HAVIN Insight Expo Spring 2018

The Rise School of Houston, Houston, TX Summer 2018

Vision Screenings:

oKids Vision Fest screening, Fort Worth, TX Spring 2020

oUniversity of Houston, Houston, TX Fall 2016/Spring 2017

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Vietnamese Native Language

HOBBIES/INTERESTS

Hiking, fishing, playing badmintons, and being outdoors

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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