Douglas MacDonald
Hartland,WI
Summary
Dedicated Class of 2025 future graduate with a proven track record, excelling in ocular disease diagnosis and patient education. Leveraged comprehensive eye exams and ocular disease management knowledge to enhance patient outcomes. Known for exceptional communication skills and a patient-centered approach, consistently achieving high satisfaction rates.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometry Extern
The Villages VA
The Villages, FL
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Performed comprehensive visual system examinations to determine extent of ocular disorders.
- Treated eye diseases and infections with success rate by administering oral and topical eye medications.
- Conducted and interpreted visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
Optometry Extern
Miami Garden's Eye Care
Miami Gardens, FL
08.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed comprehensive analysis of visual system, eye diseases and injuries.
- Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
- Performed contact lens fittings, including determining proper fit and educating patients on use of lenses.
Optometry Intern
Illinois Eye Institute
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Fit a variety of scleral and gas-permeable contact lenses to manage corneal diseases.
- Performed comprehensive eye exams, including cycloplegic refractions, and visual efficiency exams, in a pediatric clinic.
- Managed advanced cases of ocular diseases in the glaucoma and retina clinics.
Optometric Technician
Summit Eye Clinic
Oconomowoc, WI
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Supported optometrist with vision screenings and exams by prepping rooms with medical instruments.
- Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
- Provided guidance to patients regarding the selection of frames, lenses, and other eyewear accessories based on their individual requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elizabeth Residence Bayside
Milwaukee, WI
05.2011 - 05.2015
- Effectively assisted the RNs in developing and implementing specific development plans which raised patient satisfaction.
- Trained new nursing assistants regarding patient care and CBRF protocol.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Illinois College of Optometry
Chicago, IL05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UW-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12.2020
High School Diploma -
Arrowhead High School
Hartland, WI05.2006
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WISome College (No Degree) - EMT-Basic
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WISkills
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Ocular disease diagnosis
- Glaucoma management
- Macular degeneration management
- Dry eye treatment
- Contact lens fitting
- Scleral lens fitting
- Orthokeratology fitting
- Myopia control
- Pediatric optometry
- Geriatric optometry
Certification
- BLS provider
- Paragon CRT certification
- Euclid certification
- EMT-basic license (expired)
- CNA license (expired)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Optometry Extern
The Villages VA
11.2024 - 02.2025
Optometry Extern
Miami Garden's Eye Care
08.2024 - 11.2024
Optometry Intern
Illinois Eye Institute
05.2024 - 08.2024
Optometric Technician
Summit Eye Clinic
02.2019 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elizabeth Residence Bayside
05.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UW-Milwaukee
High School Diploma -
Arrowhead High School
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Waukesha County Technical College
Some College (No Degree) - EMT-Basic
Waukesha County Technical College
Doctor of Optometry -
Illinois College of Optometry