Nicole Farnese
Union,New Jersey
Summary
Seasoned Optometrist with a proven track record at Associates in Eyecare, adept in multifocal, spherical, and astigmatic contact lenses and fostering patient education. Excelled in co-managing LASIK and cataract surgery, demonstrating exceptional dry eye management and myopia control in children. Renowned for enhancing staff satisfaction through effective collaboration, embodying both technical proficiency and exemplary communication skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometrist
Associates in Eyecare
11.2016 - Current
- Practicing optometrist working with other optometrists and ophthalmologists in a group setting.
- Perform efficient and thorough medical, vision, and contact lens exams.
- Diagnose, treat, and manage ocular conditions and diseases.
- Co-manage LASIK and Cataract Surgery with fellow ophthalmologists.
- Proficient in administering punctal plugs and managing dry eye.
- Treat myopia for young children at risk for progression with contacts, atropine, and /or bifocal glasses.
Optometrist
Long Valley Eye Care
10.2020 - Current
- Practicing optometrist at a private practice setting.
- Perform thorough and efficient medical and vision exams.
- Prescribe eye treatment and corrective eyeglasses and contact lenses to align with patient diagnosis.
- Promote a positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with team members, resulting in increased staff satisfaction.
Optometrist
Visual Eyes Optical
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Independent optometrist in a private practice setting.
- Performed routine & contact lens exams.
- Diagnosed, treated, and managed a variety of ocular diseases such as dry eye, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Salus University Pennyslvania College of Optometry
Philadelphia, PA05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05-2010
Skills
- Perform thorough and efficient examinations
- Expertise in fitting multifocal, spherical, and astigmatic contact lenses
- Manage and treat myopia progression in children
- Ocular disease diagnosis, management, and treatment
- Knowledgeable in medical billing and coding
- Insertion of punctal plugs
- Foreign body removal
- Prescribe prism
- Dry eye management
- Glaucoma screening
- Patient education
- Thorough record keeping
Certification
- Licensed Optometrist - May 2014 to Present
- TPA Certified
- NBEO Certified – Parts I, II, III, ISE, TMOD
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Optometrist
Long Valley Eye Care
10.2020 - Current
Optometrist
Associates in Eyecare
11.2016 - Current
Optometrist
Visual Eyes Optical
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Licensed Optometrist - May 2014 to Present
- TPA Certified
- NBEO Certified – Parts I, II, III, ISE, TMOD
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Salus University Pennyslvania College of Optometry
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
University of Delaware
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