- Actively participate in local environmental cleanup efforts
- Enjoy reading across various genres to expand knowledge, with a love for health & wellness books and thrillers
- Practice mindfulness and meditation regularly
- Deeply passionate about all music, especially movie scores
- Enjoy creating and following travel blogs and vlogs
- Continuously learning and developing skills in graphic design
Viraya Naicker
Carseldine,QLD
Summary
I am an experienced and compassionate Optometrist with a goal to transition into the public sector. I want to utilise my clinical expertise to enhance patient care and improve accessibility to eye health services. I have a strong passion for delivering personalised, patient-centered care and I always strive to create an inclusive healthcare environment. I believe everyone should have equal access to high-quality vision care and I am committed to supporting public health initiatives and promoting preventative eye care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Optometrist
Specsavers
02.2019 - Current
- Effectively able to work in fast-paced environments
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficient in use of NCT, iCare, Auto Kerato-Refractometer, OCT, Humphrey Visual Fields, MYAH Optical Biometer and Corneal Topographer
- Skilled in analysing and interpreting all diagnostic scans to support accurate clinical decision-making.
- Effectively able to build rapport and communicate clearly with all patients, fostering trust and ensuring a thorough understanding of their needs and treatment plans.
Learning Support Educator
Kelvin Grove State College
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered personalised educational, behavioural, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Developed customised learning materials tailored to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
Administration
Redcliffe Garden Medical Centre
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and office administration tasks, contributing to overall clinic efficiency.
- Ensured continuity of care for incoming patients through thorough documentation in electronic health record system during transitions between appointments.
- Assisted GPs with accurate transcription of medical reports, ensuring timely communication with patients and other healthcare providers.
Education
Masters of Optometry -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2018
Bachelor of Vision Science -
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2016
Secondary Education -
Kelvin Grove State College
Kelvin Grove, QLD12-2012
Skills
- Professional telephone communication
- Independent worker with initiative
- Effective interpersonal communication with excellent written and verbal communication
- Therapeutically endorsed Optometrist, thrives in diagnosing a wide range of ocular conditions and confident in prescribing appropriate treatments
- Manage complex ocular conditions, applying evidence-based treatment protocols across diverse caseloads
- Provide high-level optometric services, including eye exams and diagnostic testing, adhering to professional and ethical standards with minimal supervision
- Utilise critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support independent clinical decision-making
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes and ensure efficient service delivery
- Use strong communication skills to engage with patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers, promoting patient-centered care
- Proficient in computer applications both Microsoft & iOS, including Word, Excel, Best Practice, Socrates, Canva applications
Accomplishments
- Recipient of the Outstanding Senior Science Student Peter Doherty Award 2012, a $3000 bursary for science related courses
- Accepted into the LV Prasad Eye Institute Placement November 2017
Community Service
Youth Leader/Media Developer
QLD Sai International Organisation
- Actively contributed to community service efforts, including organising and participating in community environmental clean-ups and feeding programs for the homeless.
- Community engagement with Rosies, Merciful Servants and Vital Connections.
- Led youth initiatives focused on service and social responsibility, fostering a spirit of volunteerism and compassion.
- Implement comprehensive media strategies to increase awareness and engagement.
- Develop diverse multimedia content, including videos, graphics and social media posts.
- Ensure all content is consistent with the Organisations message, objectives, and resonates with target audience
Interests
Timeline
Senior Optometrist
Specsavers
02.2019 - Current
Learning Support Educator
Kelvin Grove State College
01.2017 - 12.2018
Administration
Redcliffe Garden Medical Centre
01.2015 - 01.2016
Masters of Optometry -
Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Vision Science -
Queensland University of Technology
Secondary Education -
Kelvin Grove State College
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