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Kelly Vaira

Grand Island

Summary

Ophthalmic Medical Technician with expertise in visual acuity testing and patient education at Harkins Eye Clinic. Proven ability to maintain ophthalmic equipment and enhance patient comfort, ensuring accurate diagnostic results. Skilled in medical history taking and fostering a supportive environment, contributing to exceptional patient care and satisfaction.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Harkins Eye Clinic
Grand Island, NE
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in performing preliminary eye exams and tests to support patient assessments.
  • Maintained and calibrated ophthalmic equipment for accurate diagnostic results.
  • Educated patients on procedures, enhancing understanding and comfort levels.
  • Documented patient histories and test results in electronic health records accurately.

Blown Away Hair Saon

Self Employed Cosmetologist
Grand Island, NE
04.2021 - 2022

Operated as a self-employed cosmetologist, delivering personalized beauty services to clients.

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self Employed Licensed in Home Daycare
Grand Island, NE
2015 - 2021

Established and maintained a nurturing environment in a licensed in-home daycare to support child development.

Education

Associates of Arts

Northeast Community College
Norfolk, Nebraska, NE

Cosmetology -

Xenon
Grand Island, NE
2009

High School Diploma -

Grand Island Central Catholic High School
Grand Island, NE
05.2005

Skills

  • Ophthalmic terminology
  • Refractive error correction
  • Visual field testing
  • Ophthalmic medication administration
  • Visual acuity testing
  • Corneal topography
  • Optical coherence tomography
  • Fundus photography
  • Medical history taking
  • Ophthalmic instrument maintenance
  • Ocular motility assessment
  • Slit-lamp biomicroscopy
  • Pachymetry proficiency

Certification

BLS Certified through the American Red Cross

Timeline

Ophthalmic Medical Technician

Harkins Eye Clinic
10.2023 - Current

Blown Away Hair Saon

Self Employed Cosmetologist
04.2021 - 2022

Daycare Owner/Operator

Self Employed Licensed in Home Daycare
2015 - 2021

Associates of Arts

Northeast Community College

Cosmetology -

Xenon

High School Diploma -

Grand Island Central Catholic High School
Kelly Vaira