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Aliso Viejo, California, United States

Melbourne, Florida Area

Supporting physicians and surgeons in all aspects of clinical care in preparation of retinal and cataract surgery, management of chronic disease processes, emergency surgical intervention and pre- and post-operative care and education. Maintain and manage patient information in large electronic management database.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Assisted physicians and surgeons in all aspects of clinical care in preparation of annual exam, management of chronic disease processes, emergency surgical intervention and pre- and post-operative care and education. • Performed mydriatic and non-mydriatic imaging studies.• Performed manual phoropter refractions (for eyeglass prescriptions).• Assisted surgeons in performing intravitreal injections for retinal disease.• Assisted surgeons in performing selective laser trabeculectomys for glaucoma management.• Managed pre-operative refractive surgery clinic.• Trained and educated staff on procedures and diagnostic medical devices.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Assisted surgeons by collaborating in all aspects of ophthalmic care. Operated Laser to assist in all Refractive Surgeries (Lasik, PRK) using the STAR 4IR Excimer Laser with the Advanced CustomVue Wavescan Wavefront System. • Proficient in loading precise ocular measurements into Excimer Refractive Surgery Laser using Advanced CustomVue Wavescan Waefront System for accurate and successful surgical outcomes.• Efficiently and accurately calibrated laser, to ensure precise ablations during full surgical schedules. • Developed upselling strategies to offer patients added value through upgraded refractive procedures and other services to enhance positive surgical outcomes.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Assisted surgeons by collaborating in all aspects of ocular care. Collected pertinent and precise data for successful outcomes in refractive surgeries (Lasik, PRK) lens replacement surgery and refractive cataract surgery. • Performed precise corneal measurements such as manual keratometry, cornea mapping and specular microscopy, to determine surgical candidacy. • Executed precise measurements using wavescan diagnostics to achieve target refractions necessary for successful surgical ablations.• Produced distinct slit-lamp photographs of the corneal surface and crystalline lens.• Provided clear pre- and post-operative instructions for patients scheduled for refractive surgeries with renowned corneal specialist, Dr. Daniel S. Durrie. • Scribed accurately and efficiently for Dr. Daniel S. Durrie and Dr. Jason Stahl; followed up with patient education and instruction.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

Assisted retinal, glaucoma, corneal and neuro ophthalmologists in all aspects of care within a multi-specialty ocular practice.• Executed detailed retinal and optic nerve images. • Extracted accurate ocular measurements in preparation of cataract surgery and interocular lens replacement.• Communicated proper instructions and educated patients to ensure compliance with physician orders.• Communicated clear pre- and post-operative instructions effectively.• Surgically assisted in yag laser capsulotomy’s, retinal focal laser treatments and intravitreal injections

Saudi Arabia

Import Business Owner/Artist, while living in Saudi Arabia (accompanied Husband on overseas assignment). Sold personal artwork (paintings, jewelry) and imported home good items from Bali and Singapore. Organized and arranged for group travel (ARAMCO dependents) to art retreats in Europe.

Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

Based in the oilfield on the North Slope, I arranged for flights and hotels for ARCO Major Projects personnel regularly moving between Lower-48 locations and Prudhoe Bay on the North Slope of Alaska. Prudhoe Bay is the larget US oil field and is located on the North Slope of Alaska. Company major projects personnel involved in design, engineering, and construction were based in California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. Personnel regularly flew back and forth between the Lower-48 locations and Prudhoe Bay.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Ophthalmic Science

Graduate Studies, Social Sciences

Activities and Societies:Independent Study Abroad. Studies focused on the historical and political climate of the Far East and Middle.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Counseling Psychology