Shawna Sapuppo
Summary
I am due to graduate at the end of November and looking for an Orthoptist position. I have had multiple placements and some work experience to practice my skills and knowledge. I am confident in checking vision, pressures, instilling eye drops, history taking and visual fields. I am competent in taking OCT's, fundus photography, IOL masters and Pentacam, dependent on the model and brand. I have a strong ability to adapt quickly in any environment with different equipment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orthoptic Assistant
Mildura Eye Specialists
09.2023 - Current
- IOP with Perkins, VA, Instilling eye drops, OCT, injection set up, history taking
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Associate Dispenser
OPSM
01.2021 - Current
- Key duties and responsibilities: Pre-testing patients, greeting and helping customers, managing appointment books, taking measurements and dispensing prescription glasses.
Placement
Queensland Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and healthcare team members
- Accurately take patient history, visual acuity, IOP with i-Care, PCT, Stereoacuity
- Able to take OPTOS photos, OCT scans, IOL master, visual field testing and Pentacam.
Placement
Eye and Ear Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Taking patient history, checking VA, instilling drops, and checking eye pressure with the i-Care
- Visual field testing
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and healthcare team members
- Instilled dilating drops following hospital policies and protocols.
Placement
La Trobe Eye Clinic
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Take detailed patient history
- Accurately take patient history, visual acuity, CT, PCT, Stereoacuity,
- Take detailed notes and documentation
- Measure visual acuity reliably.
- Select the appropriate tests when taking into account age, developmental ability and ocular condition.
Placement
Melbourne Comprehensive Eye Surgeons
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Clinical skills included; Independently using the Cirrus OCT, Visucam Fundus Photographer and Humphrey Visual Field Analyser
- Understanding of how Medical Wizard and Glauconet work for notetaking
- Taking patient history, checking VA, instilling drops, and checking eye pressure with the i-Care
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with patients, families and healthcare team members
- Maintained a safe environment through proper infection control practices
- Assisted physicians with medical examinations and treatments procedures.
Deli, Grocery and Bakery Assistant
Ritchies IGA
01.2016 - 01.2021
Department Manager
Ritchies IGA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Followed loss prevention and risk management guidelines, resulting in enhanced safety and security
- Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills in resolving customer complaints and issues
- Maintained knowledge of product ranges and services to improve customer experience
- Created and maintained effective working relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of products and services
- Provided leadership and mentorship to staff members, leading to improved job performance and morale.
Education
Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) -
La Trobe University
11.2023
Skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a busy environment
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Systems
- OCT
- IOP with i-Care and Perkins
- Instilling eye drops
- VA and history taking
- Fundus photography
- Highly motivated person
Certification
- Certificate of Completion, "Communicating with People with Aphasia in Healthcare Contexts"
- Australian Government Department of Health: Infection Control Training
Timeline
Orthoptic Assistant
Mildura Eye Specialists
09.2023 - Current
Placement
Queensland Children's Hospital
06.2023 - 06.2023
Placement
Eye and Ear Hospital
03.2023 - 04.2023
Placement
La Trobe Eye Clinic
03.2023 - 04.2023
Placement
Melbourne Comprehensive Eye Surgeons
01.2023 - 02.2023
Associate Dispenser
OPSM
01.2021 - Current
Department Manager
Ritchies IGA
01.2019 - 01.2020
Deli, Grocery and Bakery Assistant
Ritchies IGA
01.2016 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) -
La Trobe University
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