LINDSAY SACCUCCI

• Performed labs for clinical studies and genetic testing
• Documented patient medical history and information utilizing EMR system with commitment to accuracy.
• Maintained inventory of medical supplies and tools to address needs of patients.
• Operated and maintained ophthalmic equipment in alignment with safety procedures.
• Administered ophthalmic drops and ointments, focusing on patient comfort.
• Presented preliminary medical evaluation of clinical patients, delivering comprehensive reports to physicians.
• Obtained optical pressures, checked visual acuities to identify issues.
• Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
• Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients.
• 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.
• Measured intraocular pressure using Goldman and Tonopen tonometry process.
• Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
• Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
• Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
• Assisted physicians with exams and in clinic procedures such as injections, laser treatments, pneumo/cryo and small procedures.
• Preformed IVFA's in accordance with clinical protocols.

Maintained smooth patient flow throughout facility, promoting efficient overall operations

• Promoted healing and patient satisfaction by delivering detailed instructions for pre- and post-op eye care to patients as directed by physicians
• Screened patients for issues and eye diseases, checking visual acuity, color plates, pupil dilation and papillary function
• Addressed issues noted during preliminary examinations with physician to provide important information and boost appointment success
• Leveraged strong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills to relate successfully to diverse individuals, including patients and staff, on daily basis
• Led patients to exam rooms, collected medical histories and asked questions regarding health and current medications to provide physicians with optimal initial data
• Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships
• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
• Chair side scribing
• Assisting with injections lasers

• Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles
• Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws
• Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs
• Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples
• Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name
• Traveled to over 5 nursing facilities every morning to collect blood and urine and stool specimens
• Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station
• Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.

• Compared product and materials colors, shapes, textures and grades with predetermined templates. Usually, 30,000-50,000 pieces daily.
• Identified production concerns and worked with supervisors to understand and remedy situations
• Assigned and marked items with grades and official acceptance or rejection status
• Calibrated products to match design and operational specifications
• Oversaw disposal of products, materials and equipment not in compliance with tolerances, safety standards or quality levels.