Sofia Braunstein
Davie
Summary
Dedicated individual who is highly passionate about the optometric field and patient care. Possess a polite and kind attitude towards patients and colleges. Hardworking and driven individual who is focusing on furthering her knowledge in ocular disease, pediatric care, and contact lenses. Committed to becoming the most knowledgeable and skilled Optometrist she can be for the benefit of her future patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotation
Braverman Eye Center
10.2024 - 01.2025
- MD/OD optometry setting.
- Geriatric emphasized patient population.
- Preformed weekly pre and post op examinations for cataract extraction, YAG posterior capsulotomy and Laser Peripheral Iridotomy procedures.
- Shadowed a general ophthalmologist, retinal specialist ophthalmologist, and cataract surgery ophthalmologist.
- Preformed routine eye exams, problem focused exams, and glaucoma management exams.
Rotation
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Hospital based optometry rotation
- Preformed Routine and problem focused eye exams.
- Created treatment plans for amblyopia, anterior segment cases and posterior segment conditions.
- Visited remote western Alaskan villages to provide eye exams.
- Consulted with practicing ODs on telemedicine cases from remote villages
Rotation
Envision Optometry
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Private Practice setting Optometry rotation
- Assisted in radiofrequency and IPL treatments for dry eye managment.
- Fit multifocal, monovision, gas permeable and soft contact lenses.
- Preformed routine eye exams and problem focused exams on patients of all ages.
Rotation
Nova Southeastern University
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Internal Rotation
- Pediatric rotation focused on visual therapy and treatment of amblyopia and strabismus.
- Contact lens rotation with emphasis on scleral contacts and gas permeable lenses.
- Myopia management including atropine therapy and ortho-k lenses.
- Emphasis in Autism and special needs population.
Clinical Experience
Nova Southeastern University
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Preformed Eye exams in primary care optometry for patients of all ages.
- Rotated through glaucoma specialty for six weeks focusing on OCT, visual field, and medication management.
- Rotated through low vision specialty for six weeks focusing on pts with various retinal and TBI conditions.
- Rotated through dry eye clinic for six weeks focusing on various dry eye treatments including expressions, cyclosporine medications, and lipiflow.
- Rotated through retinal clinic for 6 weeks focusing on diabetic and hypertensive management.
- Rotated through pediatrics specialty for 6 weeks focusing on myopic management and amblyopia in children.
Student Volunteer
SVOSH
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Learned how to preform remote optometric examinations in schools and local churches.
- Practiced preforming optometric skills and intake history in Spanish.
- Learned the value of teamwork with fellow students and doctors.
- Helped to see and treat over 300 patients in the span of three days.
- Served patients of all ages from young children to elder adults.
Volunteer
Special Olympics
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Preformed optometric exams with fellow students and staff for hundreds special Olympic athletes.
- Saw and preformed optometric skills on high prescriptions, strabismus, and attention challenged individuals.
- Learned the importance of encouraging and connecting with the special needs community and their families.
Education
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2025
Bachelor's in Vision Sciences - Vision Science
Nova Southeastern University
Davie Florida05-2023
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Positive chairside manner
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Rotation
Braverman Eye Center
10.2024 - 01.2025
Rotation
Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation
08.2024 - 10.2024
Rotation
Envision Optometry
05.2024 - 08.2024
Student Volunteer
SVOSH
04.2024 - 04.2024
Rotation
Nova Southeastern University
02.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Special Olympics
11.2023 - 11.2023
Clinical Experience
Nova Southeastern University
01.2023 - 05.2024
Doctor of Optometry - Optometry
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor's in Vision Sciences - Vision Science
Nova Southeastern University
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