Ellie Wentz
Cincinnati
Summary
Detail-focused Optometric Technician recognized for high productivity levels and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient preparation, equipment maintenance, and accurate record-keeping. Excel in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations within fast-paced optometric settings. Committed to providing exceptional care and support to both patients and optometrists.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometric Technician
OMG Vision Management Group
Columbus
08.2025 - Current
- Operated diagnostic equipment to gather patient data accurately.
- Assisted optometrist with more complex procedures, such as glaucoma testing and retinal imaging.
- Performed preliminary eye exams, including visual acuity tests and color vision tests.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Assisted patients with eye examinations, clarifying procedures to enhance understanding.
- Educated patients on contact lens care and eyewear options thoroughly.
- Instructed patients on how to properly use contact lenses or eyeglasses.
- Managed inventory of optical supplies and equipment to ensure availability for patient care.
- Verified and updated patient records for precision.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sterilizing instruments after each use.
- Addressed patient inquiries promptly, fostering a positive customer service experience.
Retail Sales
Wardway Fuels
Cincinnati
08.2021 - 07.2025
- Supervised staff of 10 retail sales associates and provided guidance on customer service, product knowledge and cash handling procedures.
- Delivered customer service support, enhancing shopping experience and driving retail sales.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering and stocking of wines for retail sales.
- Designed and implemented attractive displays, increasing visibility and appeal of retail sales items.
- Arranged and organized promotional displays, effectively showcasing merchandise to boost sales.
- Coordinated showroom creation and setup of products for retail sales.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Accurately completed paperwork associated with stocking activities.
- Diagnosed problems with existing pools using testing instruments such as pH meters.
- Evaluated customer feedback regarding services provided and made necessary adjustments accordingly.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate pool supplies for their needs.
- Provided technical advice to clients regarding pool maintenance issues such as proper filtration systems.
- Educated clients about best practices for maintaining cleanliness standards within their pools.
- Repaired or replaced parts on existing swimming pools including plumbing fixtures and valves.
Babysitter
Myself
Cincinnati
05.2017 - 06.2025
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Encouraged healthy physical activity through daily walks and outdoor games, promoting physical fitness.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Developed creative learning opportunities through everyday experiences, fostering children's curiosity and engagement.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Assisted older children with homework assignments.
- Administered medication according to parent instructions.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
- Organized creative activities to develop children's physical, emotional and social growth.
Patient Care Assistant/HUC
The Christ Hospital Health Network
Cincinnati
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Provided assistance to nurses and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of patient care.
- Streamlined admission and discharge processes by efficiently completing necessary paperwork.
- Complemented nursing interventions by providing comfort measures such as back rubs or blankets.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas by regularly cleaning and sanitizing surfaces.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Administered prescribed medications under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Reported any changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse immediately.
- Collected specimens for laboratory tests upon request of medical staff.
- Coordinated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance patient experience.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Performed range-of-motion exercises with immobile patients to prevent muscle atrophy.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by stocking supplies and ensuring equipment is functioning properly.
- Observed safety precautions when handling hazardous materials such as linens, soiled dressings or infectious waste.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs to aid physicians with patient care planning.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Oversaw daily operations of health unit by organizing filing, faxing, and photocopying tasks.
- Prepared new patient files by entering demographic information into a computer system.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment in health unit.
- Performed clerical tasks such as typing letters, memos, and reports as requested by management.
- Provided customer service assistance to patients who had questions or concerns about their care plans.
- Updated patient information in electronic systems according to established policies and procedures.
- Participated in team meetings regarding policy changes or improvements within the health unit.
- Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks.
- Processed paperwork related to hospital admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Organized patient records, charts, and other documents in an orderly manner.
- Coordinated communication between various departments within the facility regarding patient care needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences w/ a Minor in Biology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2028
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills High School
Cincinnati, OH05-2024
Skills
- Optometric device operation
- Patient testing
- Optometric equipment operation
- Refraction techniques
- Visual field testing
- Glaucoma screening
- Color vision testing
- Eye health assessment
- Patient testing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Retinal photography
- Patient recordkeeping
- Medical documentation
- Patient education
- Data entry
- Medical terminology
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient care
- Retinal photography
- Patient testing
- Visual field testing
- Pre-testing procedures
Affiliations
- Volunteered at my local hospital for two summers helping out on the postpartum floor assisting the nurses and patients with excellent patient care.
- Volunteering at my local SPCA by walking dogs, cleaning cages, assisting adoptions and general knowledge of animals.
Certification
- STNA license
- CPR Certified
Accomplishments
- Was put on Ohio States Deans list for Spring 25'
- Was also put on my individual colleges Deans list for Spring 25'-School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
- Was ranked 128/634 in my high school graduating class
- Graduated in the top 20%
- Got accepted to do CCP (College Prep Classes) at University of Cincinnati my senior year of High School
References
References available upon request.
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Optometric Technician
OMG Vision Management Group
08.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant/HUC
The Christ Hospital Health Network
07.2023 - 07.2024
Retail Sales
Wardway Fuels
08.2021 - 07.2025
Babysitter
Myself
05.2017 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences w/ a Minor in Biology
The Ohio State University
High School Diploma -
Oak Hills High School