Optometrist CV Examples

Optometrist

SUMMARY

Compassionate optometrist with a broad range of health care skills across people of different age groups. Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. Demonstrates effective communication and collaboration with team members to deliver patient-centered care. I would enjoy expanding my skills into a more medically oriented practice. I enjoy finding and helping children with binocular vision problems that hinder their academic progress. Proven track record of success in both hospital and home care settings. Performs well in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills. Utilizing evidence-based practice for quality health care and follows international patient safety.

WORK EXPERIENCE

DeltaVision Optical

Optometric Technician, Optician

• Strengthen optometric skills by conducting all exam pretesting; first by explaining testing procedures to patients and then performing visual field testing, retinal photography, tonometry, and optical coherence tomography, amongst others.
• Give the opportunity to ask questions and understand test results through explanations and interpretation by Dr. Greg Popowitz, leading to recognition of the rationale for diagnosis.
• Establish comfort in maintaining patience and consideration to minimize customer dissatisfaction.
• Educate patients about the importance of eye health and protection while learning about their lifestyles to determine the most effective frame/lens combination.
• Practice essential measurement techniques on patients and glasses alongside Dr. Jennifer Kim and Dr. Mark Hakim to ensure the most accurate prescription fit.

Eyear Optical

Optometrist

• Was asked to work in different locations to build the patient base and company loyalty.
• Conducted refraction for eyeglass prescriptions.
• Tasked contact lens fitting.
• Assessed binocular vision and ocular health.
• Treated minor ocular health problems.
• Lasik and Cataract pre and post-op care.
• Provided eyeglass and contact exams.
• Earned a reputation for excellence in optometry service delivery.
• Established good relationships with patients and families.
• The developed optometering standards resulted in a better quality of patient care.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Lab Outreach Intern

• Encouraged excitement about the sciences for kindergarten to high school children by developing both website and demonstrable material for the MDHHS Bureau of Laboratory's Explore Lab Science program.
• Discovered a love for altruism and serving my immediate community by assisting with science fairs at local grade schools and day camps.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Pre-Optometric Studies

Minor in Bioethics, Concentration in Health Promotion

Camarines Norte State College

High School Diploma

OTHER SKILLS

• Intravenous Therapy: Expert in starting and giving medication directly into a vein as a therapeutic treatment
• Bedside Care: Proficient in performing direct patient care
• Patient Relations: Comfortable in interacting with people of different nationalities
• English Fluency: Communicates through English and basic Spanish

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Flexibility
• Team player
• Accountability
• Patient safety
• Health teaching
• Critical thinking
• Clinical knowledge
• Patient confidentiality
• Clinical knowledge
• Interpersonal communication
• Performance improvement