Ubong James Nyah

Ensured the well-being of patients and provide a positive, supportive and structured environment.

· Responsible for conducting safety checks and ensuring that supervision is conducted at 15 minute intervals, as noted in special precautions, or in accordance with individualized supervision guidelines as needed. Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors and communicate significant observations to nursing staff.

· Obtain patient's vital signs, height and weight as assigned and document in patient record.

· Facilitate patient educational-rehabilitative groups which cover a variety of topics including social skills, coping skills, anger management and independent living skills.

• Performed comprehensive ophthalmologic examinations, including slit-lamp biomicroscopy, fundus photography, visual field testing and tonometry.
• Analyzed test results to determine appropriate course of action for each patient's condition.
• Provided preoperative and postoperative care for patients undergoing cataract surgery or other procedures.
• Conducted intraocular injections for treatment of retinal diseases.
• Performed minor surgical procedures such as laser photocoagulation or cryotherapy.
• Provided emergency eye care services for urgent cases requiring immediate attention.
• Maintained current knowledge of advances in ophthalmology through continuing education courses.
• Instructed patients on proper use of contact lenses, eyeglasses, or other vision aids.
• Prescribed medications to treat eye disease and injuries.
• Ordered diagnostic tests such as ultrasounds or electroretinograms when necessary.
• Monitored patient progress during office visits and scheduled follow-up appointments as needed.
• Educated patients about lifestyle changes which may help improve vision health.
• Administered topical or systemic medications to treat ophthalmic conditions and to manage pain.
• Performed surgical interventions to address issues related to cataracts, glaucoma, refractive, corneal and vitro-retinal issues.