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Shawna Sapuppo

Summary

I am a recent graduate Orthoptist and currently working part-time. I have also 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

Orthoptist

Hobsons Bay Eye Surgeons
12.2023 - Current
  • Taking patient history, checking VA, instilling drops, and checking eye pressure with the i-Care, OCT, VFs
  • Admin duties including billing and invoicing, inputting patient information, writing letters

ORTHOPTIC ASSISTANT

Mildura Eye Specialists
09.2023 - Current
  • IOP with Perkins, VA, Instilling eye drops, OCT, injection set up, history taking
  • 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
  • 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

Orthoptist

Hobsons Bay Eye Surgeons
12.2023 - Current

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
Shawna Sapuppo