Shelby Wilkerson
Detroit,MI
Summary
Attentive and focused healthcare professional with a passion for research. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration and health education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
The Glaucoma Center P.C.
01.2022 - Current
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
Opthalmic Technician
Kresge Eye Institute
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed thorough medical history assessments as part of the pre-examination process for new patients.
- Performed patient work ups consisting of visual acuity tests, measuring ocular pressure and instillation of anesthetic drops.
- Trained new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within the practice.
Pathology Lab Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported efficient patient care by processing samples analysis for while adhering to strict quality control measures .
- Performed regular maintenance on laboratory equipment, ensuring optimal performance levels and minimizing downtime.
- Facilitated smooth communication between the pathology department and hospital staff, ensuring prompt delivery of critical information regarding patient diagnoses.
Opthalmic Technician/Clinical Research Coordinator
The Glaucoma Center P.C.
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Oversaw all facets of the Equivalence Study of Brimonidine Tartrate Compared with Alphagan in Subjects with Open Angle Glaucoma
- Developed marketing strategy for recruiting patients for participation in study.
- Trained research team on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed patient work-ups by measuring visual acuity, ocular pressure, and instilling ocular medications.
Research Assistant
Tufts Medical Center Department of Nephrology
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Conducted qualitative interviews of pre-dialysis patients with a focus on patient empowerment and education.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Research Intern
Tufts Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Supported retroactive research on Macular Degeneration through image analysis and processing clinical samples.
- Compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI12-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Community Health
Tufts University
Medford, MA05-2019
High School Diploma -
The Key School
Annapolis, MD06-2015
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Health Education
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Medical Research
- Adaptive yoga
Publications
Co-Author: Shmelev, Artem; Darwazeh, Galeb; Ganti, Avinash; Hosseini, Motahar; Beneat, Amanda;
Wilkerson, Donald; Wilkerson, Shelby; Zatina, Michael. “Are Systolic Velocity Duplex Metrics Negatively Affected by Flow Aliasing in Areas of Critical Internal Carotid Artery Stenosis.” Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, vol. 9, no. 6, Nov. 2019.
Timeline
Opthalmic Technician
Kresge Eye Institute
10.2022 - 08.2023
Administrative Assistant
The Glaucoma Center P.C.
01.2022 - Current
Pathology Lab Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
02.2021 - 01.2022
Opthalmic Technician/Clinical Research Coordinator
The Glaucoma Center P.C.
06.2019 - 12.2020
Research Assistant
Tufts Medical Center Department of Nephrology
01.2019 - 05.2019
Research Intern
Tufts Medical Center Department of Ophthalmology
06.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Community Health
Tufts University
High School Diploma -
The Key School
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