Front Desk Ophthalmic Assistant

Sabrina Alarcon

Albany, CA 505-***-**** adrw1f@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Dependable LVN seeking to gain hands-on experience in direct patient care. Extremely patient focused, well organized, skilled in triaging and prioritizing care. Able to perform physical assessments, assists with care planning and educating patients. Dealt appropriately with family concerns and anxiety, while maintaining a positive attitude in stressful situations.

Education

Unitek College Concord, CA

Certificate of Completion Vocational Nursing Program, January 2022

Astute Nurses BVNPT approved training Vallejo, CA

Certificate of Completion of I.V. Therapy & Blood Withdrawal July 2022

Skills

I.V. & Blood Withdrawal Certified

Bilingual English/Spanish

BLS Certified

Patient and family advocacy

Tracheostomy

Gastrostomy

Injections (IM.ID, SQ)

Patient Assessment

Catheterization

Diabetes and nutrition education

Wound Care

Insulin medication assistance

Dosage calculation

relevant experience

Vocational Nursing Clinicals, 03/2021 to 12/2021

Unitek College – Concord, CA

Over the past 10 months worked with nurses, students and teachers at the following sites:

oLaurel Creek Health Center Fairfield, CA (03/2021 to 04/2021)

oHillcrest Post-Acute Petaluma, CA (05/2021 to 08/2021)

oSmith Ranch Nursing & Rehab Center Rafael, CA (10/2021 to 12/2021)

Observed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.

Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.

Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Partnered with team of LVNs and RNs to achieve overall well-being of all patients.

Led clinical team in delivering care services that promoted optimal resident health.

Established and maintained systems that safely met residents' needs.

Work History

Ophthalmic Assistant, 04/2015 to 08/2015

Barnett-Dulaney-Perkins Eye Center– Phoenix, AZ

Assisted physician with eye exams, minor surgical procedures, and diagnostic procedures.

Documented and scribed for physician

Described and educated patients on treatments and procedures

Prepared and administered topical and diagnostic medications

Assisted the physician by performing a pre-eye exam (visual acuity, intraocular pressure, visual fields, and dilation if necessary)

Ophthalmic Assistant and Front Desk Admin, 05/2010 to 01/2015

Blue Whale Optometry – Albuquerque, NM.

Assisted the physician by performing a pre-eye exam (visual acuity, intraocular pressure, visual fields and dilation if necessary)

Arranged exam rooms and took inventory of the medical supplies

Document procedure and exam detail for proper submission and charges of billing to insurance

Arranged and scheduled appointments

Ordered inventory and medical supplies/ office supplies needed for office

Cashier, 02/2009 to 01/2010

Dollar Tree – Albuquerque, NM.

Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.

Effectively communicated with other team member on how to improve efficiency and communication

Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.

Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.

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