Manager Technician
Resume:
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David C. Vaughan
#3803
Reno, Nevada 89521
Mobile 410-***-****
***********@*******.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
June 2011 to November 2011
Nevada Retina Associates
Clinical Manager
610 Sierra Rose drive
Reno, Nv 89511
1996 to November 2010
Sinai Hospital
Clinical manager
The Krieger Eye Institute
2411 West Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
About The Krieger Eye Institute
Sinai's Department of Ophthalmology is based in the Krieger Eye Institute,
which provides a full range of ophthalmic consultation services. At the
forefront of ocular disease research and patient care, the Krieger Eye
Institute has a highly trained staff of 14 ophthalmologists, each of whom
has a particular subspecialty. The staff provides the latest methods of
surgical and non-surgical medical treatment of diseases of the eye,
including glaucoma, strabismus, ocular tumors, diabetic
retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and cataracts. Other
specialized areas include oculoplastic surgery for the correction of ptosis
and aging problems of the eye, orbital surgery, neuro-ophthalmology,
pediatric ophthalmology and laser treatment for correction of
nearsightedness (LASIK and PRK).
. Reporting directly to the Chief of Ophthalmology, responsible for the
clinical operations of the Krieger Eye Institute.
. Responsibility; 13 technician direct reports. Manage the clinical
staff for 14 attending physicians, 6 physician residents and 3
offices.
. Maintain all three clinical areas up to Joint Commission Standards at
all times.
. Responsible for hiring, scheduling, education and training, and
performance reviews on all technicians.
. Provided the planning and design of a 3 million dollar satellite
office project including new exams rooms and clinical areas in 2007
for our new Quarry Lake office.
. Provided the planning and design of a 2 million dollar expansion
project including new exams rooms and clinical areas in 2010 for our
new retina center.
. Since becoming clinical manager over 7 years ago our practice has
added 4 Attendings and 8 technicians.
. Maintained regulatory standards
. Developed processes to improve operational efficiency and/or
effectiveness such as a pathology log book to minimize the chance of
specimens or patient information being lost.
. Designed supply storage area with bar coding to re-order supplies.
This has saved the practice thousands of dollars a year by maintaining
the proper amount of clinical supplies.
. Designed and operated an ophthalmic pharmacy.
. Maintain all examination equipment and diagnostic testing equipment in
the clinical area.
. Perform fluorescein angiography and ICG, including intravenous
injections.
. Fundus Photos.
. Patient work-up, including refraction, health history and applanation
tonometry, HVF's and Goldmann visual fields.
. Attended Leadership course 2008
. Attended Leadership course 2009
Krieger Eye Institute Studies
. Alcon Protocol C-07-10: A Phase III Study of AL-15469A/ AL- 38905
Formulation of the Treatment of Blepharitis. 2008.
. Foot Ulcer Study. 2007.
. Alcon Protocol C-04-38: An Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of
Moxifloxican AF Ophthalmic Solution 0.5 % for the Treatment of
Bacterial Conjunctivitis in the USA. 2007.
. Otsuka Protocol No. 37E-03-202: Rebamipide Ophthalmic Suspension in
the Treatment of Dry Eye: A Multicenter, Phase 3, Randomized, Double-
masked, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, 52 Week Study. 2006.
. Ophtec Model 311: Artificial Iris Lens for the treatment of visual
disturbances resulting from partial or total absence of the human
iris. 2006.
. Alcon Protocol C-04-10: An Open-Label, Multi-Dose, Pharmacokinetic
Study of Moxifloxacin and Gatifloxacin Concentrations in the Cornea
Following Topical Ocular Administration with Either Vigamox or Zymar
in Patients Undergoing Penetrating Keratoplasty. 2005
. B & L Protocol 373: A Study to Evaluate the Clinical and Microbial
Efficacy of 0.6 % ISV- 403 Compared to Vehicle in the Treatment of
Bacterial Conjunctivitis. 2005.
. Alcon Protocol C-04-31: A Double-Masked, Parallel Design, Randomized,
Single Dose, Bioequivalence Study of TOBRADEX BAC-Free and TOBRADEX
Opthalmic Formulations. 2005.
. InSite Vision, Inc. Protocol C-01-401-004: A study to evaluate the
clinical and microbial efficacy and safety of 1.0 % AZASITE compared
to 0.3 & TOBRAMYCIN ophthalmic solution in the treatment of bacterial
conjunctivitis. Phase III Clinical Study. 2004.
. Alcon MOXIFLOXACIN Protocol C-02-19: An Open-Label, Multi-Site, Two-
Arm Pharmacokinetic Study of Aqueous Humor Concentrations of
Moxifloxacin Following Topical Ocular Administration with Moxifloxacin
Ophthalmic Solution 0.5 %. 2004.
. Alcon Protocol C-02-52: A Comparison of CIPRODEX Suspension Vs.
MAXIDEX Suspension, CILOXAN solution & Ciprodex Vehicle for Treatment
of Bacterial Blepharitis. 2003.
. Alcon Protocol C-00-55:An Evaluation of the Safety of Moxifloxacin
Opthalmic Solution 0.5% Versus Non-preserved Vehicle in the Treatment
of Bacterial Conjunctivitis. 2002.
. Alcon Protocol C-00-02: Safety and Efficacy of MOXIFLOXACIN Ophthalmic
Solution Versus MOXIFLOXACIN VEHICLE in the Treatment of Bacterial
Conjunctivitis Using BID Dosing. 2001.
. Alcon Protocol C-00-59: A Comparison of CIPRODEX Suspension vs.
MAXIDEX Suspension, CILOXAN solution & Ciprodex Vehicle for Treatment
of Chronic Bacterial Blepharitis. 2001.
. OHTS STUDY: Ocular Hypertension Study.
1994 to 1996
MANHATTAN SURGICAL EYECARE
FRANK SOCHA, M.D.240 EAST 64TH ST.NYC
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
1989 TO 1994
EYESIGHT OPHTHALMIC SERVICES
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
1988 TO 1989
SPINDEL EYE ASSOCIATES
GERRY SPINDEL, M.D.
DERRY, NEW HAMPSHIRE
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
1986 TO 1988
SEACOAST OPHTHALMOLOGY
PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
1983 to 1986
PEASE AFB
PORTSMOUTH, NH
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
1979 TO 1983
U.S. AIRFORCE ACADEMY
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
PEASE AFB PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE
OPHTHALMIC TECHNICIAN
EDUCATION
2010 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Chicago, IL
2009 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, San Francisco, CA
2008 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Atlanta Ga.
2007 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, New Orleans La.
2006 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Las Vegas Nv.
2005 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Chicago Il.
2004 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, New Orleans La.
2003 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Anaheim Ca.
2002 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Orlando Fla.
2001 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, New Orleans La.
2000 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Dallas Tx.
1999 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, Orlando Fla.
1997 AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, San Francisco Ca.
1996 Refactive surgery-AK or Excimer - Robert Kershner. MD
Incorporating Low Vision into the general Ophthalmic practice
Lasik-PRK Ken Moadel, MD
1995 Horizons in Ophthalmology - Eric Mandel, MD
1994 Advanced Fluorescein Angiography Photography
Cabrini Eye Center, NY - Don Wong
1992 JMHC Ophthalmic Photography - Mount Snow, Vt.
Professor J. Michael Coppinger
1991 Ophthalmic Assistant Course, Boston Ma.
1979 U.S. Air Force Technical training, Sheppard AFB Tx.
1979 Graduate, Poultney High School, Poultney Vt.
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November 30, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to give my strongest recommendation for David Vaughan, COA. I
have worked with David for close to two years
at Krieger Eye Institute at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. David's
easygoing demeanor, sense of humor and incredible
work ethic have enabled him to excel in a very challenging managerial
position within the Department of Ophthalmology.
Without exaggeration, I can say that David singlehandedly does the work of
three very efficient people. First, he is in charge of
our technical staff, including ophthalmic photographers, scribes and
technicians. Not only does he recruit, interview, hire and fire
technicians, but he also masterfully arranges their schedules to
accommodate fourteen attending physicians and six residents
in three locations. He also personally mentors less experienced staff and
develops study plans using American Academy of Ophthalmology
materials.
David also does an excellent job of keeping the equipment in several
offices in working order, including our internet-based imaging system.
Specifically, he has helped me tremendously in building a retina practice.
David has arranged for countless instrument demonstrations,
ffortlessly coordinating schedules of the sales representatives and
including other practice physicians when appropriate. He is a complete team
player,
and willingly jumps in at any time to work up a patient, perform an OCT or
fluorescein angiogram. He developed a system for ensuring t
hat our patients receiving Lucentis had the drug available from the
pharmacy on the day of their appointment. Very recently, he was
instrumental
in setting up an entirely new retina clinic in regulated hospital space.
Finally, David keeps all of the exam rooms and clinic shelves stocked with
supplies and compliant with hospital regulations. While this may
sound straightforward, hospital-based practices have a significant number
of protocols for compliance with JCAPHO (Joint Commission on
Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology), which David has learned and
implemented. Our department never has a problem achieving
complete JCAPHO compliance, thanks to David's expertise.
Like any true professional, David makes it look easy. I recommend him
without reservation and I know you will find him to be a valuable addition
to your practice. If you have any additional questions, please do not
hesitate to call me at 410-***-****.
Best regards,
Phil Scharper
Philip H. Scharper, Jr., MD
James Karesh, MD, FACS
Associate Professor, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
The Krieger Eye Institute, The Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
2411 Belvedere Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21215
2 December 2010
RE: David Vaughan
David Vaughan asked me to write a letter of recommendation for him as he
searches for employment following his move away from Maryland and the
Krieger Eye Institute. I have known Mr. Vaughan for fifteen years and have
watched him as he has advanced over that period. I have been able to
observe
his progress both from the view of a staff ophthalmologist and as chairman
of
the ophthalmology department. I can only speak of Mr. Vaughan with the
highest praise. He was an absolutely essential component of our success as
a
department. He was outstanding in each and every position he held within
the
department advancing from photographer to ophthalmic technician to manager
of our entire technician staff. He approached every job cheerfully and
expertly.
I never questioned his abilities or questioned whether or not a he would
complete a particular job with expertise. I felt that he was the most
skilled of all
of our technicians and I knew that his examinations, refractions, pressure
readings, and surgical assistant skills were always reliable and beyond my
expectations. On top of this he was able to fix our equipment when it was
required, take great slit lamp, external, and fundus photos and perform
excellent fluorescein angiography studies, visual fields, and all of the
other
specialized studies that were performed in our department. He a real "jack
of all
trades." On top of all of that Mr. Vaughan was a genuinely nice person,
always
affable, willing to work hard, often beyond what was required, and a
pleasure to
have as a team member. I was extremely disappointed when he decided to
leave
our department and move out of state. HIs leaving has been a great loss to
the
department.
In summary, I think David Vaughan would be an outstanding addition to any
department fortunate enough to hire him.
If you have any questions regarding Mr. Vaughan, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Yours truly,
James Karesh, MD, FACS
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