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Georgette Young

Smyrna,GA

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven professional with a unique blend of experience in both the beauty and medical fields, combining strong leadership in cosmetic retail with hands-on expertise as an ophthalmic surgical assistant. Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, deliver exceptional customer service, and uphold high standards of care and precision in clinical settings. Skilled in patient support, sterile technique, and surgical procedures, as well as sales, team training, and personalized beauty consultations. Committed to enhancing client and patient experiences through a combination of compassion, professionalism, and technical knowledge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health and Beauty Team Lead

Walmart Super Center (1181)
08.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for managing the operations of the health and beauty department
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction by overseeing merchandise placement, creating seasonal displays
  • Leading a team of associates
  • Maintaining inventory levels while adhering to company policies, all with the goal of maximizing sales within the department.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to communicate goals, address concerns, and promote teamwork.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.

Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

Woodhams Laser and Implant Center
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintains inventory of clean and sterilized surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies in accordance with UMMC and regulatory standards.
  • Provides basic surgical support including room set up, sterile field management, handling of specimens and instruments, and room turnover.
  • Assesses the equipment, instrument, and supply needs for surgical procedures and ensures availability.
  • Ensures the proper functioning of surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies during surgical procedures.
  • Follows infection control policies, AORN recommendation practices, OSHA guidelines, and other regulatory requirements in the daily practice to assure a safe work environment for self, coworkers, and patients.
  • Collaborated with surgeons to prepare and maintain surgical instruments and supplies.

Ocular Plastics Ophthalmic Assistant

Woolfson Eye Institute
08.2020 - 06.2023
  • Act as the first level, go to person, for the providers and staff regarding troubleshooting issues.
  • Prepare patient and instrumentation appropriate to the exam.
  • Room patient timely and accurately.
  • Collect patient medical history including chief complaint
  • Assist provider with laser procedures and minor surgery.
  • Provide patient home care instructions and counseling.
  • Clarify pre-op and post-op instructions with patients.
  • Maintain practice standards of sterile technique and infection control.
  • Process pharmacy requests, patient phone calls, and provider messages appropriately.

Ophthalmic Assistant

United States Air Force Reserve
01.2014 - 11.2018
  • Work as a team member within the patient services department and all other departments
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with DOD Physicians, staff, and management.
  • Document work processes as required (Air Force University).
  • Demonstrate courtesy and helpfulness toward patients and their families.
  • Perform required technician duties and support to leadership
  • Triages patients based off appointment times and acuity problems prepares the patient for the Doctor and maintains smooth efficient flow throughout the clinic.
  • Identify pupil abnormalities and perform careful pupil measurements
  • Prefect in General Exam works ups for Ophthalmologist and Optometrist

Education

Paul Mitchell The School

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer focus
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Surgical equipment handling
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Surgical assisting
  • Ophthalmic terminology
  • Glaucoma screening

Certification

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant, CPR-AED, Licensed Master Cosmetologist

Timeline

Health and Beauty Team Lead

Walmart Super Center (1181)
08.2024 - Current

Ophthalmic Surgical Assistant

Woodhams Laser and Implant Center
08.2023 - 04.2024

Ocular Plastics Ophthalmic Assistant

Woolfson Eye Institute
08.2020 - 06.2023

Ophthalmic Assistant

United States Air Force Reserve
01.2014 - 11.2018

Paul Mitchell The School

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