CANDACE TUITT
No.. 4 Teak St,. Trincity
Summary
Detail-oriented Optometrist with over 9 years of experience performing examinations and diagnosing ocular pathology and associated disorders. Skillful in preparing prescriptions for spectacles and contact lenses, maintaining strong commitment to accuracy. Versed at forging and cultivating productive relationships with patients, achieving high levels of satisfaction, retention and referrals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optometrist
Ferreira Optical Limited
10.2014 - Current
- Improve patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations, contact lens examination and personalized care.
- Educate patients on preventative eye care, reducing the incidence of vision-related issues in the community.
- Make recommendations about spectacle and contact lens choices based on patient's lifestyle.
- Diagnose and manage ocular pathology: making appropriate referrals where necessary.
- Promote positive work environment through effective communication and collaboration with team members, resulting in increased staff satisfaction.
Pre-registration Optometrist
Boots Opticians
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Practiced as an Optometrist whilst preparing for OSCE examination.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough eye examinations and personalized care.
- Managed the appointment system: booking, confirmation and cancellation.
- Assisted patients with frame selection, frame adjustments and repairs.
- Calculated proper prescription employing formulas for single corrective lenses, contact lenses, prisms, aniseikonia and aphakic lenses.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological condition to ophthalmologist for additional examination.
- Performed ophthalmology research and stayed abreast of new developments to treat eye disorders.
Pre-registration Optometrist
Boots Opticians
10.2012 - 07.2013
- Practiced as an Optometrist whilst preparing for OSCE examination.
- Conducted Visual Field Test, pre-screening and conducted contact lens teach.
- Managed the appointment system: booking, confirmation and cancellation.
- Assisted patients with frame selection.
- Ordered appropriate contact lenses and prescription lenses for patients
- Dispensed and glazed single vision and multifocal lenses and Low Vision Aid
Customer Service Representative
Boots Opticians
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Conducted Visual Field Test and pre-screened patients.
- Carried out contact lens teaches.
- Managed the appointment system: booking, confirmation and cancellations.
- Assisted patients with frame selection
Customer Service Representative
Ferreira Optical Limited
07.2009 - 08.2009
- Conducted Visual Field Test and pre-screened patients and carried out contact lens aftercare.
- Managed the appointment system: booking, confirmation and cancellation.
- Assisted patients with frame selection.
- Ordered appropriate contact lenses and prescription lenses for patients.
- Liaised with Insurance Companies and patients concerning claims and payments.
Teacher of Integrated Science and Chemistry
Bishop Anstey High School East
09.2003 - 08.2008
- Integrated technology, such as power point presentations in lessons
- Prepared students for Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Examinations in Chemistry and Integrated Science.
- Graded candidates CXC examination papers.
- Designed Departmental examination questions to adequately assess the students' potential.
- Organized the Departmental Science Fair in the year 2004 and 2005 and Aerobathon in the year 2005 and 2008
- Year Group Coordinator of form teachers of the form one year group.
- Organized the registration procedure for incoming students in the year 2007
Education
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Cardiff University
Cardiff, Wales06.2012
BSc. Computer Science and Chemistry -
University of The West Indies
St. Augustine01.2003
N.E.C. Electrical Electronic Engineering Technician -
John S. Donaldson Technical Institute
Port-of Spain01.1999
3 'A' Levels: Mathematics (C), Chemistry (D), Physics (D) -
Holy Faith Convent
Couva01.1997
Skills
- Leadership
- Patient Counseling
- Glaucoma screening
- Records Maintenance
- Customer Service
- Visual field testing
- Microsoft Access and Excel
- Windows XP
- Communication
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 09/29/78
- Nationality: Trinidadian
References
- Miss Gillian Koo, Former Head Optometrist, Ferreira Optical, Port-of-Spain
- Mr. Kevin Eifill, Optometrist, Parillon Optical, Frederick St., Port-of-Spain
Extracurricular Activities
- Participating in church related activities
- Running
- Gyming
Volunteer Experience
- Assistant Coordinator for the TTOA's charity fundraiser: I-games
- Team leader for Vacation Bible Camp for children between the ages of 4 – 12 years
Certification
- Customer Service Certification- UWI Open Campus
Timeline
Optometrist
Ferreira Optical Limited
10.2014 - Current
Pre-registration Optometrist
Boots Opticians
08.2013 - 07.2014
Pre-registration Optometrist
Boots Opticians
10.2012 - 07.2013
Customer Service Representative
Boots Opticians
07.2010 - 08.2010
Customer Service Representative
Ferreira Optical Limited
07.2009 - 08.2009
Teacher of Integrated Science and Chemistry
Bishop Anstey High School East
09.2003 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
Cardiff University
BSc. Computer Science and Chemistry -
University of The West Indies
N.E.C. Electrical Electronic Engineering Technician -
John S. Donaldson Technical Institute
3 'A' Levels: Mathematics (C), Chemistry (D), Physics (D) -
Holy Faith Convent
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