Mykel Burum
Huntsville
Summary
Motivated and compassionate healthcare professional seeking an opportunity to expand clinical experience and deepen knowledge in patient care within a dynamic medical environment. Recently relocated to Alabama and eager to secure a healthcare position closer to home. Committed to contributing to a team that prioritizes quality care and continuous learning.
Experienced Optometric Technician with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. Committed to helping licensed practitioners deliver top-quality care to patients. Highly competent in using industry standard equipment and instruments to conduct testing under direction of licensed optometrist.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optical Technician
Eyecare Associates
Madison
11.2025 - Current
- Prepared optical instruments for patient examinations and fittings.
- Assisted in the fabrication of prescription eyewear using specialized equipment.
- Conducted quality control checks on lenses and frames before delivery.
- Upheld cleanliness and organization standards in the optical lab environment.
- Maintained clean, organized and well-stocked examination rooms by resetting spaces between appointments.
- Read new patient glasses prescriptions with lensometer and noted results for treating physician.
- Assisted optometrists in fitting contact lenses on patients' eyes.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed while operating machinery.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends by attending conferences and seminars.
- Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
- Sent patient prescriptions to pharmacies and scheduled future appointments.
- Posted refractor receipts, entered data into spreadsheets and alphabetized folders and invoices.
- Analyzed chart in preparation of patient engagement to review diagnostic testing, photos and preventive measures needed.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-test procedures, including visual acuity, color vision, pressure tests, and auto-refraction.
- Educated patients on contact lens care, insertion, removal, and hygiene practices.
- Provided visual field testing to evaluate peripheral vision and detect abnormalities.
Care Partner
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville
02.2023 - 11.2025
- Provide compassionate bedside care, including bathing, grooming, and repositioning patients to ensure comfort and hygiene.
- Monitor and record vital signs, perform blood glucose checks, and draw blood samples as required.
- Assist with patient ambulation and mobility to promote recovery and prevent complications.
- Maintain accurate documentation of patient care and progress using Epic and eStar electronic health record systems.
- Track and report output from surgical drains, supporting timely and informed clinical decisions.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and families.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Encouraged independence while providing necessary support for activities of daily living.
- Assisted with ambulation utilizing proper body mechanics techniques when transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair.
- Adhered to infection control guidelines while providing direct patient care services.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure quality care was delivered consistently across shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dickson County High School
Skills
- Patient-Centered Care
- Vital Signs Monitoring & Documentation
- Phlebotomy & Blood Glucose Testing
- Electronic Health Records (Epic & eStar)
- Patient Mobility Assistance
- Clinical Hygiene & Comfort Measures
- Collaborative Healthcare Communication
- Lensometry
- Patient scheduling
- Contact lens fitting
- Electronic health records
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Retinal photography
- Pre-testing procedures
- Color vision testing
- Glaucoma screening
- Patient recordkeeping
- Visual field testing
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Timeline
Optical Technician
Eyecare Associates
11.2025 - Current
Care Partner
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
02.2023 - 11.2025
High School Diploma -
Dickson County High School