Summer Pickin
Dawson,GA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with experience as Patient Care Assistant and Ophthalmic Technician. Expertise in patient care, vital signs, clinical procedure assistance, patient education, and accurate medical record maintenance. Strong communicator with organizational and interpersonal skills, committed to delivering quality, patient-centered care while enhancing patient comfort and safety.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
Southern Vitreoretinal Associates
Albany, GA
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Measured visual acuity and intraocular pressure during clinic visits
- Performing tests & procedures, such as visual acuity & tonometry.
- Preparing patients for exams by dilating their eyes.
- Sterilizing, cleaning, & maintaining ophthalmic instruments & equipment.
- Informing ophthalmologists about changes to patients' visual acuity as well as other vision issues.
- Assisted vitreoretinal physicians during patient examinations by providing necessary support. with retina exams and patient preparation
- Educated patients on eye drop administration, testing procedures, and follow-up care to enhance understanding and compliance
- Coordinated workflow among technicians, doctors, and front desk staff to streamline patient care and improve clinic efficiency
Patient Care Assistant
Phoebe Putney Health System
Albany, GA
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Direct Patient Care
- Monitored vital signs including BP, pulse, O2, and respirations to ensure patient stability
- Assisted with bathing and feeding to promote patient hygiene and nutritional intake
- Managed electronic medical records to ensure accurate patient information
- Privacy HIPAA Regulations
- Privacy HIPAA Regulations
- Responded to patient call lights, assessed needs, and provided timely support to enhance patient comfort
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
Albany, GA 08.2026 - 10.2026
High school diploma -
Terrell High School
Dawson, GACertificate - Nurse Aide Accelerated
Albany Technical College
Albany, GASkills
- Patient care (1 year)
- Clinical experience (1 year)
- Vital signs (1 year)
- Basic life support (1 year)
- EMR systems
- Medical terminology
- Patient Scheduling
- Verbal communication
- Patient engagement
- Customer service
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership (2 years)
- HIPAA
Certification
- BLS Certification
- November 2022 to November 2024
- AED Certification
Languages
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
Albany State University
08.2026 - 10.2026
Ophthalmic Technician
Southern Vitreoretinal Associates
09.2024 - 01.2026
Patient Care Assistant
Phoebe Putney Health System
09.2023 - 03.2024
High school diploma -
Terrell High School
Certificate - Nurse Aide Accelerated
Albany Technical College