Merritt Reece

Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, prepared for physician examinations, obtained client medical history, medication and symptom information. Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room, sterilizing instruments, and administering local anesthetic. Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Performed behavioral tests on rats, recorded, analyzed, and sorted behavioral data, administered health checks and performed surgical operations on rats, administered pre- and post-operative care on rats, experience with immunohistochemical methods and microscopy, worked with a research team, became familiarized with scientific processes and coordinated team efforts.

Interacted with elderly and disabled clients, learned more about health struggles that the elderly commonly face, became familiarized with healthcare resources available to the elderly and disabled, collected and analyzed survey data.

Acquired experience in every department of the office, worked firsthand with patients, determined their needs, assisted with eye exams, ran diagnostic tests, operated medical equipment, swiftly and calmly resolved patient dilemmas, shadowed an optometrist, prepared medical charts, gave contact lens fittings and follow-ups, worked under licensed opticians, communicated with patients, created patient appointments, fostered a positive environment for patients.