Stephanie Dorian
Melbourne ,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking final-year Orthoptic student set to graduate in December 2024, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Known for being an extremely friendly and passionate individual who is skilled at working in fast-paced and team environments. I am eager to expand and pursue my orthoptic knowledge post-graduation by collaborating and working alongside experienced and skilled professionals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Medical Receptionist & Orthoptic Assist
Melbourne Excimer Laser Group
09.2023 - Current
- Administered drops to patients in preparation for examinations.
- Supported staff with administrative tasks.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in and check-out.
- Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Ophthalmic Technician
Vision Eye Institute
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Performed visual field testing (HVF)
- Performed fundus photography using the Optos retinal imaging machine.
- Administered dilating drops per Orthoptist request.
- Conducted manual and automatic vertometry.
4th Year Student Placement
Royal Victorian Eye And Ear Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Conducted and recorded patient history, IOP (iCare and Goldmann Applanation), subjective refractions and VA.
- Performed manual vertometry, autorefraction and visual field tests.
- Developed skills in Glaucoma, Retinal, Cataract, Ocular Motility and Corneal clinics.
- Assisted in angiography set-up and photography.
- Assisted in electrodiagnostic tests (EOG & ERG) to evaluate eye movement and photoreceptor function.
4th Year Student Placement
Vision Australia
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Worked well in a transdisciplinary team setting.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through attentive listening, empathy and clear explanations of therapeutic interventions.
- Independently held appointments with clients presenting with Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Retinal Dystrophy's and Cortical Vision Impairment.
- Recommended low vision aids (magnifiers, lighting, OCR technology etc).
4th Year Student Placement
La Trobe Eye Clinic (LTEC)
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Performed assessments of paediatric patients with ocular motility abnormalities, amblyopia and strabismus.
- Prescribed and reviewed patching therapies.
- Efficiently conducted cover tests, prism cover tests stereoacuity, red reflex and ocular movement testing in children.
- Prescribed take-home orthoptic exercises.
- Administered dilating drops in children for cycloplegic refractions.
- Experience with measuring and calculating AC/A ratios.
- Developed excellent rapport skills with young kids and families.
- Myopia control
Education
Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) -
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12.2024
Skills
- Communication skills in both general ophthalmic and Paediatric Strabismus settings
- Visual acuity testing
- Visual field testing (HVF)
- Vertometry (manual and automatic)
- Tonometry
- Subjective refraction
- Ocular motility (strabismus and amblyopia management)
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
References
Dr. Linda Malesic
Orthoptic lecturer at La Trobe University L.Malesic@latrobe.edu.au
DR Meri Vukicevic
Orthoptics Associate Professor at La Trobe University M.Vukicevic@latrobe.edu.au
Timeline
4th Year Student Placement
La Trobe Eye Clinic (LTEC)
07.2024 - 09.2024
4th Year Student Placement
Vision Australia
04.2024 - 05.2024
4th Year Student Placement
Royal Victorian Eye And Ear Hospital
01.2024 - 02.2024
Medical Receptionist & Orthoptic Assist
Melbourne Excimer Laser Group
09.2023 - Current
Ophthalmic Technician
Vision Eye Institute
09.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Orthoptics (Honours) -
La Trobe University
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