Dedicated optometrist with proven skills in comprehensive eye examinations, ocular disease analysis, and corrective eyewear prescriptions. Committed to enhancing patient education and care through collaboration and individualized treatment plans.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometrist
Bridgeview Eye Partners
Wabash
03.2023 - Current
Conducted comprehensive eye examinations and assessed vision health for accurate diagnoses.
Educated patients on eye care practices, disease prevention, and proper lens usage.
Maintained precise patient records using electronic health record systems.
Collaborated with team members to enhance overall patient service delivery.
Prescribed corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, based on assessments.
Managed pre-operative evaluations for procedures such as laser surgery and cataract extraction.
Analyzed diagnostic test results to identify ocular diseases like glaucoma and cataracts.
Developed individualized treatment plans based on medical history and clinical findings.
Optometrist
Unity Eye Centers
Columbus
01.2020 - 03.2023
Conducted comprehensive eye examinations and assessed overall vision health.
Educated patients on eye care, disease prevention, and proper lens usage.
Maintained accurate patient records utilizing electronic health record systems.
Collaborated with team members to enhance service delivery for patients.
Supported implementation of new technologies in patient care processes.
Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to address vision problems.
Analyzed test results to diagnose ocular diseases like glaucoma or cataracts.
Developed individualized treatment plans based on medical history and test findings.
Optometrist
Eyecare Associates of Columbus
Columbus
07.1995 - 01.2020
Similar responsibilities as outlined above.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Indiana University, Bloomington-School of Opt.
Bloomington, IN
05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
12-1991
Skills
Comprehensive eye examinations
Electronic health records management
Ocular disease analysis
Corrective eyewear prescriptions
Patient education and support
Team collaboration and teamwork
Retinal imaging analysis
Eye infection treatment
Surgery referrals and coordination
Diagnosis and treatment planning
Dry eye management strategies
Problem-solving skills
Affiliations
I am very involved in my church. I serve on the church council, hospitality team, facility team, and I am a leader for the Friday Men's Ministry
I enjoy watching sports and playing golf
I enjoy my family and love spending time with them
Accomplishments
I earned the award for best clinician in my optometry class
I am a member of the Beta Sigma Kappa honor society
I have been a member of the Nebraska and American Optometric Associations for 30+ years
I have blessed to receive the award of Best Optometrist in my community several times
I am a member of the Political Action Committee in the Nebraska Optometric Association
Certification
I have a current license in Nebraska for practicing Optometry
I graduated from UNL with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences degree
I graduated from IU with a Doctorate of Optometry degree