Nathan Walls
Batesville,MS
Summary
Motivated first-year optometry student with a strong academic foundation and a passion for eye care. Actively involved in multiple student organizations, fostering collaboration, leadership, and professional development. Dedicated to expanding knowledge of optometric practices and building meaningful connections within the field to support a future career in vision health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometric Assistant
2020 Eye Care of Batesville
03.2020 - Current
- Performed pre-testing procedures, enabling optometrists to focus on comprehensive examinations and personalized recommendations.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to verify coverage, facilitating smooth transactions for both patients and the practice.
- Assisted optometrists in conducting eye exams for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during their visits.
- Educated patients on proper contact lens care, reducing the incidence of infections and complications.
- Aided in the selection of eyeglass frames that best suited each patient''s face shape, style preferences, and prescription requirements.
Vice President Ole Miss Pre-Optometry Club
University of Mississippi
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Cultivated strong relationships with club members and optometrist in the surrounding community
- Arranged interactions between members and numerous optometry schools nationwide.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate our members to constantly improve their knowledge in the optometric field and applying process
- Collaborated and maintained active communication with our overseeing body HPAO to ensure club was following all rules and providing access to HPAO
Shadowing Student
Charles Retina Institute
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Observed industry renoun retinal specialist Dr Mohammed Rafieetary and learned about the ocular disease side of optometry
- Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
Shadowing Student
Deep Blue Retina
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Observed Optometrist and Ophthalmologist job actions.
- Followed industry professionals to learn appropriate methods for solving issues and best practices for task completion.
- Connected coursework with current events, encouraging myself to apply academic knowledge in real-world contexts.
- Enhanced my comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Southern College of Optometry
Memphis, TN05-2028
Bachelor of Arts - Multi-Disciplinary Studies
University of Mississippi
University, MS05-2024
Skills
- Visual field testing
- Medical record management
- Optometric equipment operation
- Multifocal lens fitting
- Refraction
- Pre-testing procedures
- Appointment scheduling
- Frame selection assistance
- Ocular anatomy proficiency
- Customer service
- Patient education
- Teamwork
Timeline
Vice President Ole Miss Pre-Optometry Club
University of Mississippi
08.2023 - 05.2024
Shadowing Student
Charles Retina Institute
08.2023 - 10.2023
Shadowing Student
Deep Blue Retina
07.2023 - 08.2023
Optometric Assistant
2020 Eye Care of Batesville
03.2020 - Current
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Southern College of Optometry
Bachelor of Arts - Multi-Disciplinary Studies
University of Mississippi
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