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Sherry M. Dunn

Summary

Clinical applications professional skilled in implementing and supporting healthcare technologies. Proven track record in optimizing clinical workflows, enhancing user experience through effective training and support, and ensuring optimal performance and user competency. Valued team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability, consistently contributing to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Clinical Application Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Vision
09.2002 - Current
  • Train and support 100's of Ophthalmologist's and their staff on the technology, functionality and clinical use of the Intralase Femtosecond Laser, Visx Excimer Laser, Abberometer equipment (Wavescan and iDesign), and Catalys Laser
  • Train and mentor new Clinical Application Specialists
  • Champion Award in 2022
  • Promoted to Senior in 2024
  • Managed a team of highly skilled Application Support Managers to be an internal resource for customers and support field-based Application Support Managers (2008-2010)
  • Developed and wrote the first Standard Operating Procedures for the Intralase Platform regarding the Application Support Managers (2003-2005)
  • Trained in ISO compliance and used this skill to write Standard Operating Procedures and to self-audit and maintain training records for the Application Support team (2003-2005)
  • Provided Business Development Support to customers (2005-2006)
  • Worked on a project with R & D to create our pig eye holder used for wetlabs
  • Extensive experience managing a territory, traveling domestically and globally, working with various cultures, interpreters and international distributors
  • Continue to sharpen skills by attending leadership courses, such as '7 Habits of Highly Effective People', 'Organization for the Overwhelmed', 'Effective Communication Styles' and more
  • Participate on various projects to develop our products and provide educational training tools for surgeons and their staff, such as: Human Factor Testing (2014), Trouble Shooting resource ppt for the Intralase (2017)
  • Seek sales opportunities/leads and communicate them to the appropriate Sales Manager
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and technical skills

Clinical Application Specialist

VISX, Incorporated
10.2000 - 09.2002
  • Provided certification training to 100's of Ophthalmology technicians on the Visx Star Excimer Laser and Wavescan Abberometer
  • Support annual Trade Shows (AAO and ASCRS), providing equipment demonstrations
  • Strong communication, organizational, and technical skills

Certified Visx Star Excimer Laser Operator and Certified Ophthalmology Assistant

Inland Eye Institute
03.1998 - 11.2000
  • Operate the Visx laser during refractive Lasik and PRK cases
  • Scrub technician, assisting in passing of instruments during surgery
  • Provide skills such as refracting, operating diagnostic equipment & scribe for the doctor
  • Co-chair for company's event planning (100+ employees/spouse)
  • Planned successful offsite Christmas parties and employee appreciation events

Business Vault Teller & New Accounts Manager

Bank of America
01.1995 - 01.1998

Business vault teller, handling high dollar transactions

New accounts manager, selling and opening new member accounts

Education

Bachelors of Science-Magna Cum Laude - Business Management Degree

University of Phoenix
08-2024

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Concorde Career College
San Bernardino, CA
01.1996

College -

Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CA
01.1996

HS Graduate -

San Gorgonio High School
San Bernardino, CA
01.1992

Skills

  • Clinical Workflow Optimization
  • Clinical expertise
  • Customer Support
  • Workflow Analysis
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Leadership
  • Effective Communication
  • Relationship Building

Certification

  • Certified Ophthalmology Assistant (Renewing)
  • Certified Johnson & Johnson Senior Clinical Application Specialist for the Visx Star Excimer, Intralase Femtosecond Laser, iDesign Refractive Studio and Catalys Femto Cataract Laser
  • Medical Assistant Diploma
  • Defensive Driving Certification

Timeline

Senior Clinical Application Specialist

Johnson & Johnson Vision
09.2002 - Current

Clinical Application Specialist

VISX, Incorporated
10.2000 - 09.2002

Certified Visx Star Excimer Laser Operator and Certified Ophthalmology Assistant

Inland Eye Institute
03.1998 - 11.2000

Business Vault Teller & New Accounts Manager

Bank of America
01.1995 - 01.1998

College -

Crafton Hills College

HS Graduate -

San Gorgonio High School
  • Certified Ophthalmology Assistant (Renewing)
  • Certified Johnson & Johnson Senior Clinical Application Specialist for the Visx Star Excimer, Intralase Femtosecond Laser, iDesign Refractive Studio and Catalys Femto Cataract Laser
  • Medical Assistant Diploma
  • Defensive Driving Certification

Bachelors of Science-Magna Cum Laude - Business Management Degree

University of Phoenix

Medical Assistant Diploma -

Concorde Career College
Sherry M. Dunn