Jonathan Harmon
Tukwila,WA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Ophthalmic Assistant with extensive experience. Well skilled in optometry and ophthalmology. Very patient-focused care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and thorough medical history documentation. Committed to delivering high-quality support and maintaining equipment safety, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Float Med Surg Certified Nursing Assistant
Emonics Connecting Talent With Providence Swedish
12.2024 - Current
- Cared for residents in a hospital setting with daily living activities. Such as hygiene, grooming, bathing, feeding, ambulation, comfort, patient request.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted with daily rounds, vitals, blood sugars, temperature, transporting, emergency, documenting observations, administering treatments.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning, sterilizing equipment, turning rooms, handwashing and wearing PPE as needed.
- Delivered individualized patient care with support, empathy, communication, high quality care, active listening and great bedside manner
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Pacer Staffing Through Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment such as Acuity monitors, IOL Master, AutoRefractor, OCT, Pachymetry, Slit lamps, HVF, Topography, Immersion, Tonometry, Lensometry
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care. Pre-op and post procedures.
- Administered ophthalmic drops, ointments, focusing on patient comfort. Reviewed Ocular medications with patient
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
- Worked well with patients, staff and providers.
- Completed 13 week contract. and 7 week extension 0ffered. Technician position offered but declined for a few months vacation. Would love to join in the for coming months.
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Synergy Staffing Through St. Luke' Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment for patient eye exams. Prepared and align patients procedures such as Laser and minor surgery's
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- 13 week assignment completed. Was offered extension but decline due to committing to another travel assignment. Advised Manager, I enjoyed working here and would like to return in the future.
Certified Nursing Assistant Temporary
Life Care Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Florida Eye Specialist
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities and administered slit lamp exams to identify issues.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing Epic with commitment to accuracy.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation. Checked IOP afterwards.
- Used Lensometer to measure and record lens power of existing prescriptive spectacles.
- Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
- Worked with wide range of ages. From infants, a months old to elderly.
- Completed 13 week contract
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Healthcare
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Applied strict policy of PPE with patients during Covid-19
- Completed assignment. Company offered PDM and accepted.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Polyclinic Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Associates Of NorthWest PC
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
- Conducted Goldman and Humphrey Visual Field Testing as part of overall vision evaluation.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Jacksonville Eye Center
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Conducted initial eye exam. Gathered information why patient is here.
- Checked vision, IOP, EOM, Peripheral vision, diplopia, stereo.
- Performed diagnostic testing such as OCT, VF, PACHY, Refraction. Coached patient on contact lenses I & R.
- Prepared patients for pre op and post surgery, for Cataracts, Lasik, PRK and in house minor surgerys.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
North Florida Eye Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Envision Eye Specialist
05.2012 - 07.2014
- Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
- Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
- Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
- Documented patient medical history and information utilizing [Software] with commitment to accuracy.
Education
GED -
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FLAssociate of Applied Science - Ophthalmology/ Ophthalmic Technician Program
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FLCertified Nursing Assistant Program
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FL11-2009
Skills
- Bedside manner, giving my full attention to the patient
- Prescription verification on lensometer or automated Patient scheduling
- Instrument sterilization, autoclave
- Contact lens fitting, soft and hard lenses
- Medical history taking
- Visual field testing, Superior 36, Macula, Stroke
- Slit-lamp biomicroscopy, performing a sweep of the cornea surface
- Visual acuity testing, tumbling E, Children chart, Manual refractions, in plus or minus form
- Preliminary testing, vision, EOM, Pupils
Ophthalmic technician skills
- Telephone triage, patient call backs
- Diagnostic testing, IOL Master, Corneal topography, Manual k reading & auto
- CNA skills
- Patient-focused care
- Conducting intakes and outtakes
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting specimens
- Preparing meals
- Collecting vitals
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) - Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). Cert #262729
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing. Cert # NC61480164
Timeline
Float Med Surg Certified Nursing Assistant
Emonics Connecting Talent With Providence Swedish
12.2024 - Current
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Pacer Staffing Through Kaiser Permanente
01.2024 - 07.2024
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Synergy Staffing Through St. Luke' Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Temporary
Life Care Center
05.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Florida Eye Specialist
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
04.2022 - 06.2022
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC Healthcare
02.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Polyclinic Medical Center
01.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Eye Associates Of NorthWest PC
11.2017 - 12.2020
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Jacksonville Eye Center
07.2015 - 10.2017
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
North Florida Eye Center
07.2014 - 07.2015
Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
Envision Eye Specialist
05.2012 - 07.2014
GED -
Florida State College
Associate of Applied Science - Ophthalmology/ Ophthalmic Technician Program
Florida State College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Florida State College
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