PERSONAL PROFILE
- Energetic and empathetic young optometrist with a passion for treating patients suffering from complications of traumatic and acquired brain injuries
- Residency trained in Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings
- Outstanding clinical and academic reviews
- Research interest in post-concussive migraine and photophobia treatment and management
EDUCATION
Doctor of Optometry, The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Fall 2015-May 2019
- Beta Sigma Kappa Optometric Honors Society
- Magna Cum Laude
Bachelors of Science in Biology, Trine University, 2011-2015
- Distinguished Student for Jannen School of Arts and Sciences (2015)
- Robert B. Steward Award Nominee and Runner-up (2015)
- Summa Cum Laude
SELECT CLINICAL TRAINING AND EXTERNSHIPS
Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation Resident, University of Houston College of Optometry, June 2019-July 2020
- Provided inpatient and outpatient optometric care to patients of all ages with a history of traumatic and acquired brain injuries
- Worked extensively with special needs patients of varying physical and mental abilities
- Assessed visual, perceptual, and binocular status in the pediatric population
- Trained under prominent Houston neuro-ophthalmologists, Sushma Yalamanchili and Andrew G. Lee; pediatric ophthalmologist, Kathryn Musgrove; and retinal specialist, Emmanuel Chang
- Worked alongside vision trained occupational therapists at Sisu Vision Rehabilitation to coordinate neuro-rehabilitative patient care
- Worked in coordination with speech/language pathologists to perform telehealth vision consults for in-patients at TIRR
Optometric Intern, Salisbury VA Hospital, November 2018-February 2019
Optometric Intern, The Ohio State School for the Blind, August 2018-November 2018
Additional clinical training experience available upon request.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Mobile Optometrist, HealthDrive Corporation, December 2020-Present
- Provided inpatient care to residents at long-term care facilities and nursing homes
- Worked extensively with patients of varying physical and mental abilities
- Diagnosed and managed common ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration, Cataracts, and Diabetic Retinopathy
- Additionally functioned as technician and optician for all exams
Additional work experience available upon request.
OTHER SKILLS
EHR Systems
- Extensive work with Compulink and CPRS
- Brief exposure to ExamWRITER
Ocular Imaging/Testing/Communication
- Public speaking
- Patient education
- Verbal and written coordination of care with rehabilitation providers
- Writing/Blogging
LEADERSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
- Pediatric Assistant Lab Instructor, University Eye Institute, October 2019-April 2020
- Blogger, The Ohio State University College of Optometry, Fall 2015-Spring 2019
- House Manager, Epsilon Psi Epsilon Optometric Fraternity, Fall 2016-Fall 2018
- Optometry Ambassador, Spring 2016-Fall 2017
- Secretary, Optometry Ambassadors, Fall 2016-Spring 2017
- President, Beta Beta Beta Biology Honors Society, Fall 2014-Spring 2015
POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Poster Presentation, American Academy of Optometry Meeting, Fall 2019
- Treatment and Management of Bilateral Corneal Ulcers Secondary to Miller-Fisher Variant Guillain-Barre Syndrome
INTERESTS
Musician
- Organist and assistant worship leader at St. John Lutheran Church (Nov 2020-Present)
- Alto, flautist, and fill-in pianist at Epiphany Lutheran Church (Jan 2020-Nov 2020)
- Wedding musician (Dec 2017-Present)
- Piano teacher (Oct 2014-Present)