Veronica Owens

• Preliminary Eye Exams are performed which include Ophthalmological knowledge base, Perform and provide exceptional patient care. Ensured adherence to HIPAA rules and regulations in all patient interactions.Duties include, Maintained comprehensive records of patient data for accurate diagnosis and treatment. HPI, HIPAA Compliancy, COVID-19 sanitary measures/ procedures, Chief Complaint, Visual Acuities, Lensometry, Visual Fields, VSP, Prepare Minor Surgery, Confrontational Fields, Brightness Acuity Testing, Topography, HRT, PAM, OCT, Stereo Testing, Color Vision, Refraction, Eye Dressing and Knowledge of EMR, Familiarity of ICD-9 and 10 coding procedures, Instructed residents in ophthalmic procedures.
• Supported patient education by creating informative materials on eye health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Prepared patients for ophthalmic exams by collecting histories and explaining testing procedures.
• Measured visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and lens power using diagnostic ophthalmic equipment.
• Documented exam findings accurately in electronic medical records for provider review.
• Assisted physicians during slit lamp, fundus, and minor in-office procedures.
• Sterilized instruments and maintained exam rooms to support infection control standards.
• Educated patients on contact lens care, drops, and pre-exam instructions.
• Monitored equipment calibration and reported issues to ensure reliable diagnostic results.
• Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
• Triaged phone calls from patients and outside contacts and handled in order of importance.
• Trained new ophthalmic technicians on clinic protocols, fostering teamwork within the practice.
• Assisted ophthalmologists in performing complex ocular procedures, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes.
• Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
• Conducted tonometry testing to measure pressure inside patient's eye to determine presence of glaucoma
• Educated patients on proper contact lens use and care to minimize complications like infections or corneal damage.
• Performed visual field testing to measure patients' peripheral vision to determine any visual field loss.
• Contributed to the success of eye surgeries by preparing patients and ensuring proper pre-operative procedures were followed.

• Duties included patientient prep and workup, preliminary examination, HPI, HIPAA contingent, visual acuity, color vision, refraction, confrontational fields, IOPs, Pentacam, corneal assessment, Lenstar , operating room setup, Laser calibration, assisting the surgeon with instrumentation/surgery and postoperative care(explanation of medicated drop regimen), calling patients to remind them about their appointments and answering questions associated with the refractive surgery itself and overall pat care.
• Obtained patient histories and verified medication lists before ophthalmic examinations.
• Measured visual acuity, refraction, and intraocular pressure using standard clinic equipment.
• Performed preliminary testing including slit-lamp imaging, keratometry, and automated visual fields.

• Executed dilation, refraction, topography, keratometry, tonometry, pupil testing, visual field testing, OCT, IOL Master, fundus photography, optic nerve photography, and pachymetry.
• Assisted Office Manager in monitoring, reviewing, and auditing compliant coding procedures, enhancing technician organization.
• Ensuring proper inventory levels and currency of supplies are maintained.
• Ensuring all equipment is in proper working order, checking cleanliness and calibration of instruments.
• Ensuring proper inventory levels and currency of supplies is maintained.
• Comply with the company's HIPAA policies and procedures at all times.
• Display a professional attitude and respect to others at all times.
• Provided patients with a pleasant and professional experience in office and over the phone, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
• Exhibited professionalism and respect towards colleagues and patients during all interactions.

• Evaluation and procurement of secretory tissue to discover any and all avenues that may lead to a vaccine for AIDS patients.
• Dept of AIDS Research, 1917 Clinic, Dr. M. Sagg, Dr. S. Sabbaj, Birmingham, AL
• Assisted pathology faculty and staff with laboratory research support and daily administrative tasks.
• Prepared specimens, reagents, and study materials following established biosafety and quality procedures.
• Maintained accurate research records, sample logs, and data files for ongoing pathology projects.

• Instructed UAB medical students rotating through surgical pathology on procedures related to fetal tissue analysis.
• Director of Microdissection Lab, Dr. Ona Faye Peterson, Birmingham, AL
• Reviewed surgical pathology specimens and finalized accurate diagnostic reports
• Interpreted frozen sections to support timely intraoperative clinical decisions
• Conducted autopsies and correlated gross findings with microscopic diagnoses

• Supported investigator by conducting pathology research activities.
• Dr. Patel, Birmingham, AL
• Collected and processed pathology specimens following laboratory protocols and biosafety standards.
• Recorded research data accurately in databases, ensuring complete and organized documentation.
• Prepared reagents, slides, and sample materials for histology and laboratory analysis.

• Assisted principal investigator in obtaining tissue samples from animals to evaluate Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C) effectiveness in treating corneal burns. Collected and evaluated tissue samples at various time intervals to support research findings. Monitored patients over time to assess Ascorbic Acid's impact on corneal damage reduction.
• Dept of Ophth Research; Dr. Roswell Phister/ Sup. Jeff Haddox, Homewood, AL
• Collected patient specimens and prepared samples for laboratory analysis.
• Recorded research data accurately and maintained organized study documentation.
• Calibrated laboratory equipment and verified instrument readiness before testing.

• Supported principal investigator in Nephrology experiments by preparing materials and coordinating activities. Conducted urine sample analyses from animals and humans to support research findings. Evaluated ion content using spectroscopy to enhance understanding of nephrological conditions.
• Dr. Gabriel Navarre, Birmingham, AL.
• Assisted with literature reviews and summarized findings for research team discussions.
• Collected and organized study data using REDCap and Excel for accurate recordkeeping.
• Supported participant recruitment, scheduling, and follow-up communications for ongoing studies.

• Extracted blood, sputum, urine, and fecal samples for analysis.
• Collected, labeled, and processed specimens according to laboratory safety and infection-control protocols.
• Performed routine hematology, chemistry, and urinalysis testing using automated laboratory analyzers.
• Verified specimen integrity and resolved discrepancies before analysis to support accurate diagnostic results.

The degree is in the process of being finished. Masters in Chemistry in progress. As a graduate student I instructed chemistry laboratory sciences for undergrad and grad students, in the following: Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Inorganic Chemistry. Responsible for students understanding theory and concept behind each experiment and course seminar. My area of concern is in Sickle Cell Anemia. I employed rats as the experimental model testing different antineoplastic drugs in order to increase what is known as fetal hemoglobin. Proficient in NMR(Nuclear Magnetic Resonance), Infrared Spectroscopy, Spectrophotometry, Gas Phase Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid Chromatography, Fluorescence Spectrophotometry, Ion Exchange and Gas Chromatography. Note: Degree is pending.

Working my way through to becoming an Optometrist with the career path that will allow to teach students. Started taking coursework 2002 with my family working along the way. I worked in the capacity of childcare giver after classes were finished for the day. My coursework included several of my favorite subjects such as Neuro anatomy, Public Health in Optometry, Pathology and Ocular Disease just to name a few. The coursework is completed, externships and internships included. I am in the midst of taking national boards in optometry.

WALMART Summer Externship 2015