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Kendra Nguyen

Optometry Student
Garden Grove,CA

Summary

Driven first year student at the Southern California College of Optometry at Marshall B. Ketchum. Passionate about patient centered care and an advocate for curiosity.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Optometric/Medical Technician

Cascade Vision Center
Renton, Washington
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Proficient in patient testing procedures including OCT and Optos
    retinal imaging devices, meibomian imagers, visual field
    analyzers, iCare tonometers, and TearLab osmolarity systems.
  • Acquainted patients with procedures and explained the purpose of testing established content.
  • Scheduled appointments for 5 providers based on optimal
    patient loads and clinician availability.
  • Managed high-volume insurance verifications.
  • Assisted in operations of the new Seattle location.

Education

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

University of Washington
Seattle, WA
09.2020 - 08.2022

Associate of Applied Science -

Green River College
Auburn, WA
09.2018 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn, WA
09.2016 - 06.2020

Skills

Self-Motivated

Critical Thinking

Project Coordination

Time Management

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Volunteering

Vietnamese Eucharistic Movement (2019-2024)

  • Tasked with creating lessons for young Vietnamese Catholics
    pertaining to leadership, interpersonal skills, Vietnamese culture,
    and the Bible.
  • Kindergarten Youth Leader (2019-2020): planned, led, and
    facilitated weekly lessons for Kindergarten students.
  • 2nd Grade Coordinator (2020-2024): boost character
    development via weekly lessons that instill servant leadership,
    discipline, and knowledge.
  • VEYM member since 2009


Little Saigon Monthly Community Clean Up (2022)

  • Hosted by a nonprofit organization, Friends of Little Saigon Seattle.
  • Commitment and dedication with intent to serve while celebrating Vietnamese culture and Traditions.
  • Provide relief for small businesses recovering from COVID-19 and vandalism.


Timeline

Optometric/Medical Technician

Cascade Vision Center
06.2023 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Science - General Biology

University of Washington
09.2020 - 08.2022

Associate of Applied Science -

Green River College
09.2018 - 06.2020

High School Diploma -

Auburn Riverside High School
09.2016 - 06.2020
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