Gabrielle Anderson
Pikeville,KY
Summary
Eager Optometry student ready to offer excellent service to patients while expanding personal medical knowledge. Provider of compassionate care and effective diagnostics. Dedicated to employing emerging optical technologies to enhance prescription accuracy and exceed patient expectations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Externship Student
PMC, KYCO (ACC, Peds, Low Vision), ETP Walters
Pikeville, KY
05.2024 - Current
- Prescribed eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Examined, diagnosed and managed diseases and disorders of eyes and associated structures.
- Leveraged full field of optometric instruments and equipment to determine patient visual acuity, amplitude of accommodation and refractive state.
- Became proficient in using: Epic EMR, EyeFinity EMR and Heidelberg OCT.
Internship Student
The Dr. Jerald F. Combs Eye Clinic- Dr. Kinzer
Pikeville, KY
01.2023 - Current
- Trained first-time contact wearers on insertion and removal of lenses
- Assisted in diagnosing and treating of ocular diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts
- Assisted optometrist with diagnostic tests such as case history, pre-testing, refraction, slit lamp examinations, and posterior segment examinations
- Instrumentation trained on: Nd: YAG laser for capsulotomy, SLT, LPI laser procedures, Meibography, BlephEx, Lipiflow, Topcon Triton Swept Source OCT, OPTOS Fundus Photography, and HVF
- Injections training: IV insertion, intradermal, and muscular injections
- Became proficient in Revolution EMR use.
Internship Student
Family Eye Care Professionals- Dr. Compton
Pikeville, KY
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive eye examinations and identifying vision-related disorders
- Contributed to collaborating in team environments by working closely with supervising optometrists and other healthcare professionals
- Assisted optometrist with diagnostic tests such as refraction, contact keratometry, and slit lamp examinations
- Became proficient in using: Eyefinity EHR, Zeiss Clarus fundus camera, and Zeiss Cirrus OCT.
Internship Student
Martin County Community Health Clinic- Dr. Evans
Inez, KY
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills, including retinoscopy, tonometry, biomicroscopy, and visual field testing for accurate assessments of ocular health
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive eye examinations and identifying vision-related disorders
- Assisted in diagnosing and treating ocular diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cataracts
- Became proficient in using: IMS EHR and Eidon OCT/fundus photography.
Optometric Technician
DeMers Family Eye Care
Sparks, NV
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping
- Improved patient care by conducting comprehensive visual pre-testing procedures
- Maintained clean and organized examination rooms, adhering to strict sanitation standards for optimal patient safety
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
Education
OD - Optometry
Kentucky College of Optometry
Pikeville, KY05.2025
Bachelors - Public Health
University of Nevada - Reno
Reno, NV05.2021
Affiliations
- Chancellor- Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honor Society
- Student Ambassador- Kentucky College of Optometry
- President- Corneal Contact Lens Society
Recipient
Dr. Paul Karpecki
Company address
Kentucky Eye Institute
601 Perimeter Dr, Ste 100 Lexington, KY 41501
Company phone
(859)278-9393
Company email
Karpecki@karpecki.com
References
- Dr. Jason Evan, (606) 240-8811
- Dr. Regina Compton, (606) 794-6064
- Dr. Eilene Kinzer, (253) 261-7618
Timeline
Externship Student
PMC, KYCO (ACC, Peds, Low Vision), ETP Walters
05.2024 - Current
Internship Student
Family Eye Care Professionals- Dr. Compton
08.2023 - 12.2023
Internship Student
Martin County Community Health Clinic- Dr. Evans
05.2023 - 08.2023
Internship Student
The Dr. Jerald F. Combs Eye Clinic- Dr. Kinzer
01.2023 - Current
Optometric Technician
DeMers Family Eye Care
11.2020 - 06.2021
OD - Optometry
Kentucky College of Optometry
Bachelors - Public Health
University of Nevada - Reno