Lauren Ivanoski
Memphis,TN
Summary
Personable, detail oriented, and organized, professional optometry candidate with hands-on experience in various clinical settings. Skilled in utilizing advanced optometric equipment and techniques to ensure precise results and high-quality patient care. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in achieving desired outcomes. Demonstrates ability to make decisions effectively and independently. Recognized for being hard working with a goal to provide exceptional patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Intern
The Eye Center At Southern College Of Optometry
05.2023 - Current
- Participated in patient care under supervision of Staff Doctors in various clinical settings including: Adult Primary Care, Teen Primary Care, Pediatric Primary Care, Contact Lens, Ocular Disease, Optometric Surgical Procedures, Low Vision, Vision Therapy, Technology, and Optical
- Performed comprehensive, short, and follow up exams
- Provided appropriate treatment and management based off of each individual case including: Prescriptions, education, diagnoses, and referrals
- Wrote professional letters to participating Doctors for continuation of care
- Demonstrated various Optometric skills and knowledge towards each individual case presented
Optometry Extern
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills, including tonometry, biomicroscopy, and special testing for accurate assessments of ocular health.
- Implemented low vision rehabilitation strategies for patients with functional vision impairments, helping them maximize their remaining sight and maintain independence in daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes through effective communication and coordination.
- Participated and presented in weekly grand rounds with other staff members and colleagues.
Volunteer
Special Olympics Tennessee
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Performed retinoscopy efficiently and accurately
- Provided over 100 Special Olympic athletes with glasses prescriptions
- Maintained a successful station workflow by creating a space to hold patients while they were waiting their turn
- Helped set up and take down the event
Ophthalmic Technician
Madison Medical Eye Care
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Worked under two Ophthalmologists and one Optometrist
- Proficient in Compulink and Epic EHR systems
- Obtained patient history, family history, and ocular history
- Performed visual acuity, cover tests, confrontational visual fields, extraocular motility, pupil testing, refraction, anterior segment evaluation, intraocular pressure, and dilation
- Maintained successful office workflow by gathering pertinent information and effectively driving the exam
- Continuously recognized by patients and staff for providing efficient examinations while establishing long term professional relationships
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Southern College of Optometry
Memphis, TN05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Optometry Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2021
Skills
- Proficient in Compulink
- Proficient in Epic
- Proficient in CPRS
- Specialty contact lens fitting
- Patient care management
- Inter-departmental communications
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
- Time management abilities
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Euclid Orthokeratometry Certification - Euclid Lenses
Presentations
Presented two optometric cases at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC during Grand Rounds
- Idiopathic Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy
- Chandlers Syndrome
Memberships, Clubs, Affiliations
- Ocular Disease Club
- Contact Lens Society
- Omega Delta
- Fellowship of Christian Optometrists
- AOSA
Timeline
Optometry Extern
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
05.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Intern
The Eye Center At Southern College Of Optometry
05.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Special Olympics Tennessee
05.2023 - 05.2023
Ophthalmic Technician
Madison Medical Eye Care
06.2019 - 09.2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Euclid Orthokeratometry Certification - Euclid Lenses
Doctor of Optometry -
Southern College of Optometry
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Optometry Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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