Destiny Lawrence
San Fernando
Summary
Driven Optometry Student ready to offer excellent service to patients, while expanding personal medical knowledge. Provider of compassionate care and effective diagnostics. Dedicated to employing emerging optical technologies to enhance prescription accuracy and exceed patient expectations.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Externship at SWRHA Ophthalmology Clinic
Dr. Ramdath
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed and examined approximately 10 patients daily to develop accurate diagnoses.
- Aided in the management of ocular conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Shadowed ophthalmologists during eye surgery (cataract, pterygium removal, chalazion removal)
- Performed and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Diagnosed and aided in treating corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid conditions
- Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care.
Externship at EWRHA Ophthalmology Clinic
Dr. Ramdeen
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Assessed and examined approximately 15 patients daily to develop accurate diagnoses.
- Aided in the management of ocular conditions, taking into account both medical and psychological aspects of patient care.
- Shadowed ophthalmologists during eye surgery (cataract and pterygium removal)
- Performed and interpreted results of diagnostic and clinical tests.
- Diagnosed and aided in treating corneal, scleral, conjunctival and eyelid conditions
- Investigated patient histories and goals to determine optimal care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
University of The West Indies
St Augustine Campus, Trinidad W.I.07.2024
High School Diploma -
Debe Secondary School
Debe, Trinidad And Tobago 06.2019
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Self-Directed
- Problem-Solving
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Recordkeeping
- Verbal Communication
- Time Management
- Calm Under Pressure
Affiliations
- Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, University of the West Indies (SVOSH UWI) Member - 2020 to present
- Trinidad and Tobago Optometry Students Association (TTOSA) Member - 2019 to present
Volunteer Work
- Vision Screening at Diabetes Association Health Fair - November 2022
- Vision Screening at Debe Secondary School- March 2023
- Vision Screening at Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association's "Walk for Sight 2023" - October 2023
- Vision Screening at Good Shepherd Primary School - October 2023
Certification
- Eyes on Eyecare Certificate of completion - "The Beginner's Guide to Diagnosing and Treating Meibomian Gland Dysfunction" - September 2023
- SECO University Certificate of completion- "The Vision and Wellness Connection" - October 2023
Additional Information
- Attended the Trinidad and Tobago Optometrist Association (TTOA) Conference - "Let's Focus 2023 - Vision 2020 and Beyond" - January 2023
Timeline
Externship at SWRHA Ophthalmology Clinic
Dr. Ramdath
10.2023 - 10.2023
Externship at EWRHA Ophthalmology Clinic
Dr. Ramdeen
09.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Optometry
University of The West Indies
High School Diploma -
Debe Secondary School
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