Luwang Kanteh
Frederick,MD
Summary
As a diligent, dynamic, and energetic professional with years of experience in healthcare settings, I am skilled at developing innovative strategies to enhance and achieve operational goals.
Who possesses strong problem-solving abilities, a willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills.
Eager to contribute to team success, and drive positive results while tackling new challenges and advancing organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician
Maryland Vision Institute
12.2024 - 06.2025
- Provide patient care by taking medical histories, performing vision tests, and conducting diagnostic tests.
- Operating specialized equipment and educating patients about eye health.
- Documenting examination findings and treatment plans during patient consultations.
Graduate Assistant for Outcomes Assessment
Tiffin University
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Note-taking, Report writing, and document Formatting.
- Developed and managed student databases.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment and paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed approximately 10 incoming calls and emails from both faculty and students for assistances.
Student Food Service Worker
AVI Foodsystems
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated collaborative team efforts within the cafeteria environment, working closely with fellow Student Food Service Workers and kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations.
- Sanitized kitchen surfaces and washed food prep tools, utensils and equipment.
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by effectively prioritizing tasks during peak service hours without sacrificing quality of care provided to customers.
- Participated in regular inventory checks, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained without excessive waste or spoilage.
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Ministry of Health
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Focused on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with eye diseases and injuries
- Performed essential diagnostic imaging tests such as fundus photography.
- Identified issues during the preliminary exam and addressed concerns with a physician.
- Improved patient outcomes by accurately administering diagnostic tests, such as visual acuity and intraocular pressure measurements, and administering medications as prescribed.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisting the physician and scribing during multi-disciplinary ward rounds.
- Assisting the ophthalmic surgeon during eye surgeries in the theatre and doing minor eye surgeries.
- Documenting patient visits and treatments accurately, preparing referral letters, and maintaining detailed and confidential records.
Registered Nurse A&E/Outpatient
Ministry of Health
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided care to approximately 30 or more patients daily in a fast-paced and chaotic environment.
- Stay equipped to deal with medical emergencies such as hyper/hypotension crises, asthma attacks, allergic reactions, seizures, hyperemesis, hemorrhage, and more.
- Contributed to the early detection and treatment of many diseases by regularly and adequately monitoring patients during their visits.
- Executed lifesaving interventions, contributing to a decrease in health-related fatalities.
- Performed intubations, sutures, and more.
- Worked with ER staff to help patients, and transfer them to other units when stabilized.
- Performed patient consultations and drug prescriptions.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Administration & Management
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH12.2024
Diploma - Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (OMA)
Regional Ophthalmic Training Program SZRECC
Kanifing07.2020
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing & Reproductive Health
University of The Gambia
Banjul05.2016
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- EMR experience
- Healthcare ethics
- HHA, caregiving, nurse aide
- Ophthalmic scribe/technician
- CPR/AED
- Mental Health First Aid
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking abilities
- Emergency procedures expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Phlebotomy
Links
www.linkedin.com/in/luwang-k-819851a4
Timeline
Ophthalmic Scribe/Technician
Maryland Vision Institute
12.2024 - 06.2025
Graduate Assistant for Outcomes Assessment
Tiffin University
08.2023 - 12.2024
Student Food Service Worker
AVI Foodsystems
01.2023 - 08.2023
Ophthalmic Medical Assistant
Ministry of Health
01.2021 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse A&E/Outpatient
Ministry of Health
09.2016 - 10.2019
MBA - Healthcare Administration & Management
Tiffin University
Diploma - Ophthalmic Medical Assistant (OMA)
Regional Ophthalmic Training Program SZRECC
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing & Reproductive Health
University of The Gambia
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