Diana Velasquez
Naples
Summary
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader/Right Hand/Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Center for Sight Naples
03.2020 - Current
- Lead the clinical team. 18 employees total.
- Assist Dr. Jon Berlie in LDD treatments and Lensar.
- Assist Dr. Jon Berlie and Dr. Ginsberg on LASIK/PRK.
- Assist Dr. Jon Berlie in Minor procedures, handle and sterilize instruments.
- Help the surgery center with Lensar, Pre-op/Post-op area.
- Calibrate and database entry on LAL , Allegretto and Lensar machines.
- Perform regular eye exams/Post ops/Pre-ops.
- Perform refractions in minus cylinder.
- Train technicians/scribes.
- Code exams and procedures.
- Answer Emails to billing, insurance department.
- Answer Emails to surgical team.
- Generate weekly clinical schedules for the technicians.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Motivated team members to surpass their weaknesses.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline project execution, fostering collaborative work environment.
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Eye Consultants Of Bonita Springs
08.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed cataract/lasik consultations and regular eye exams.
- Performed refractions in plus and minus cylinders.
- Performed A scans, ran lenstar, pentacam, wavescans.
- Enhanced patient comfort and cooperation with detailed pre-examination briefings, preparing them for various eye tests. For example auto refractors, NCT, iCare, Tonopen for IOP check. Vision check with and without glasses. MAC OCT/RNFL OCT. Fundus photos. EOM, Pupil checks, angle checks prior to dilating eye drops.
- Scribed and assisted Dr. Pascucci. Entered pt's information in EMR system.
- Supported patient education by creating informative materials on eye health maintenance and IOLs/LASIK.
- Contributed on call during the weekends and triaged the pt's information/send prescriptions to pharmacy if needed.
Ophthalmologist Assistant
All Saints Eye Care Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Measured and recorded visual acuity.
- Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
- Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Refracted in minus and plus cylinder.
- Assisted for Dr. Zimm and Dr. Donahue.
- Head retina technician.
- Assisted Dr. Taba with Intra vitriol injections, retinal lasers.
- Performed Fluorescein angiograms.
- Assisted in the fitting of contact lenses, ensuring optimal comfort and vision for patients while educating them on proper lens care.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
Ophthalmologist Assistant/Scribe/Surgical Technologist
Montgomery Eye Center
09.2013 - 01.2016
- Measured and recorded visual acuity and refracted in minus cylinder.
- Conducted complete eye exams.
- Scribed for Dr. Jon Berlie.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and proper set-up for smooth operations.
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
Ophthalmic Assistant
Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida
09.2006 - 09.2013
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Supported ophthalmologists during in office surgical procedures by preparing patients for the procedures, sterilizing instruments, and passing required tools efficiently.
- Checked patient vision, field, fundus, ultrasounds A & B scans, Fluorescein angiograms and other aspects for ophthalmologist.
- Assisted in anti vegft injections and research studies.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School
Naples, FL05-2003
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 18 staff members.
Certification
- OSHA Certified
- OSC
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Team Leader/Right Hand/Lead Ophthalmic Technician
Center for Sight Naples
03.2020 - Current
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
Eye Consultants Of Bonita Springs
08.2018 - 01.2020
Ophthalmologist Assistant
All Saints Eye Care Center
10.2016 - 06.2018
Ophthalmologist Assistant/Scribe/Surgical Technologist
Montgomery Eye Center
09.2013 - 01.2016
Ophthalmic Assistant
Retina Consultants Of Southwest Florida
09.2006 - 09.2013
- OSHA Certified
- OSC
High School Diploma -
Barron Collier High School
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