Experience

VA MEDICAL CENTER - SALEM

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staff Optometrist

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  Salem, Virginia, United States



Kansas City VA Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Optometry Resident

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Residency program in ocular disease with a concentration on low vision and glaucoma Provided comprehensive ocular examinations for veterans, which included the following: o Diagnosed and managed various ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, corneal conditions, uveitis, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions o Ordered appropriate laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging when clinically indicated o… Show more Residency program in ocular disease with a concentration on low vision and glaucoma Provided comprehensive ocular examinations for veterans, which included the following: o Diagnosed and managed various ocular diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, corneal conditions, uveitis, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions o Ordered appropriate laboratory testing and diagnostic imaging when clinically indicated o Prescribed both topical ophthalmic and oral systemic medications when indicated o Completed emergency consults for patients with ocular injuries o Ordered and interpreted appropriate additional visual special testing, such as OCT or visual fields o Provided coordinated care with other specialties such as ophthalmology, neurology, endocrinology, primary care, and rheumatology o Provided post-op care for veterans after cataract and glaucoma surgeries o Provided refractive care o Co-managed with ophthalmology of all specialties Worked in Low Vision Rehabilitation which included the following: o Provided low vision examinations to visually impaired veterans o Performed full-scope device evaluations for distance, intermediate, and near tasks o Performed filter and lighting evaluations o Performed techniques for field enhancement o Performed accommodative and binocular testing for veterans with traumatic brain injuries o Managed referrals to other departments, as indicated, such as mental health, social work, audiology, and neuropsychology Finally, provided teaching/education: o Precepted optometry externs in direct patient care o Attended, participated, and lead in daily lectures on various topics in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation at the Kansas City VA o Gave four presentations on ocular disease to optometry students and faculty at the Kansas City VA o Gave presentation on ocular disease to optometry students at the University of Missouri St Louis Optometry School Show less



Southern College of Optometry

• United States
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Student Intern

  • Aug 2017 - May 2021

  Greater Memphis Area Providing optometric care in a variety of clinics throughout the Eye Center at SCO including Adult Primary Care, Teen Clinic, Technology, Vision Therapy, and Optical.

• Research Assistant

  • Feb 2019 - May 2020

  Investigating the effects of grit on the use of low vision devices. Contacting subjects and administering survey.

• Optical Intern

  • Sep 2019 - Nov 2019

  Work-study technician processing ophthalmic orders.

• Student Research Fellow

  • May 2018 - Sep 2018

  Investigated the impact of ocular surface disease signs and symptoms on optical remakes. Wrote research proposal, conducted study, and analyzed results. Presented poster as first author at SECO 2019 and AOA 2019.



Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Scheie Eye Institute

• Clinical Research Coordinator

  • May 2016 - Jul 2017

  Greater Philadelphia Area Assisted with the Primary Open-Angle African-American Glaucoma Genetics (POAAGG) study. Enrolled patients, collected saliva samples, and conducted imaging including OCT and fundus photography. Published poster at ARVO which assessed the Ocular Hypertension Treatment Study calculator in the POAAGG population.



Haverford College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Undergraduate Senior Thesis

  • Aug 2015 - May 2016

  Conducted an experiment on the effects of sexual experience and odor perception on functional neuroanatomy in the Syrian hamster model. Conducted study, analyzed data, and wrote research paper.

• Student Assistant

  • Jan 2013 - May 2016

  Researched bylaws relating to Boards of Managers at comparable institutions. Perform administrative duties. Assist with planning important functions, such as Commencement and the Inauguration of the President of Haverford College.



American Psychological Association

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Fellow

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Fairfax, Virginia Conducted research on Human Factors and Applied Cognition related to working memory, epigenetics, and vigilance. Assists in data collection and analyzing data on a study investigating the effects of tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) on near and far transfer, assists in data collection of a study investigating differences in lateralization during a vigilance task using transcranial doppler sonography (TCD), and learned techniques such as DNA extraction, fMRI processing, and monocyte… Show more Conducted research on Human Factors and Applied Cognition related to working memory, epigenetics, and vigilance. Assists in data collection and analyzing data on a study investigating the effects of tDCS (transcranial Direct Current Stimulation) on near and far transfer, assists in data collection of a study investigating differences in lateralization during a vigilance task using transcranial doppler sonography (TCD), and learned techniques such as DNA extraction, fMRI processing, and monocyte isolation from whole blood. Show less



NASA Langley Research Center

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• LARSS Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Hampton, Virginia Conducted literature review on emerging neurotechnology. Wrote paper regarding biofeedback neurotechnology. Supported research on MindShift Technology by helping to conduct experiments and visualize data. Completed database of university contacts. Made recommendations regarding use of social media by NASA. Analyzed scientific journal articles.



Busch Gardens Williamsburg

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Merchandise Intern

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Selected for highly competitive, nationally recognized internship program. Supervised 12 team members at three stores with average daily sales of $5,000. Performed daily evaluations for guest service and cash handling. Resolved guest satisfaction issues. Recognized in Team Member Newsletter for World Class Service. Developed and presented to senior management an improvement plan relating to guest lockers.



Hampton University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Protégé

  • Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Hampton, Virginia Conducted research regarding children of incarcerated parents. Interviewed formerly incarcerated parents. Analyzed rates of incarceration, education, and drug and alcohol use.