Melissa Cardenas Reyes
Chula Vista
Summary
Detail-focused professional in eye care health, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient pre-screening, diagnostic testing accuracy, and maintaining sterile equipment. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient experience and support clinical operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Ophthalmic Technician
American Eye Associates/California Retina Associates
Chula Vista
07.2022 - Current
- Patient work-ups (chief complaints, HPI, ROS, visual acuity, and IOP check)
- Eye drop instillation, as required.
- Perform Pre-Op Testing for cataract surgery, such as Corneal Topography, Biometry, IOL calculations, and A-scan as needed.
- Refractions
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks, data entry, patient assessment, and IOP measurement.
Optometrist/Ophthalmic Assistant
Hospital ISSSTE Tijuana
Tijuana
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Instilled eye drops for pupil dilation prior to examinations.
- Conducted OCT, Fundus Photos, Fluorescein Angiography, Visual Fields, Visual Acuity, and AR tests.
- Assisted Retinologist with application of intravitreal injections.
- Prepared medications and installed laser for Visudyne Photodynamic Therapy.
- Performed visual acuity tests and refractions as part of patient assessments.
Optometrist
Centro de Rehabilitacion Integral DIF
Tijuana
05.2011 - 03.2014
- Assessment to patients with disabilities
- Refractions
- Prescribed corrective glasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
- Referred patients with indications of pathological conditions to the ophthalmologist for additional examination.
Optometrist
Private Practice with Dr. Maria Teresa Ampudia (Ophthalmologist)
Tijuana
02.2012 - 02.2013
- Perform a visual examination and refractions.
- Prescribes corrective glasses or contact lenses.
- Assists patients with frame and lens selection.
- Fills out lab order forms, and verifies lab orders and prescriptions.
- Setting up appointments, filing case opening history, and maintaining records.
- Contact lens dispensing and training (insertion, removal, and care of lenses).
Optometrist
Mundo Optico
Tijuana
11.2010 - 05.2011
- Performed comprehensive refractions for a high-paced clinic, serving a large number of daily patients.
- Verified incoming prescription glasses from the lab to ensure accuracy and quality.
- Conducted contact lens fittings, adaptation follow-ups, and patient training for proper lens care and handling.
- Provided patient education on lens options, coatings, and visual ergonomics.
- Assisted in frame selection and optical adjustments to optimize fit and comfort.
Education
Licenciatura (Equivalent To Bachelor’s Degree in Mexico) - Optometria (Optometry)
Universidad Xochicalco
Tijuana, Baja California, MX05-2011
Skills
- Refractions
- BAT
- Lensometry
- Corneal Topography
- Biometry, IOL and A-scan
- History taking
- Knowledge of ophthalmology/optometric terms, and conditions
- Knowledge of different eyeglasses and lens materials
- Applanation or Tonopen tonometry
- OCT
- Fundus Photos
- Fluorescein Angiography
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Computer Data Entry
- Skilled in medical software (Nextech) and quick to adapt to new systems
- Attention to detail
- Visual acuity assessment
- Eyeglass fitting
- Contact lenses prescription
- Optical sales
- Refractive error correction
- Multitasking Abilities
- Strong capacity to absorb and apply new information efficiently
References
- Isamar Avitia, Clinical Manager (CRA Retina), (619) 9322142
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Ophthalmic Technician
American Eye Associates/California Retina Associates
07.2022 - Current
Optometrist/Ophthalmic Assistant
Hospital ISSSTE Tijuana
03.2014 - 04.2016
Optometrist
Private Practice with Dr. Maria Teresa Ampudia (Ophthalmologist)
02.2012 - 02.2013
Optometrist
Centro de Rehabilitacion Integral DIF
05.2011 - 03.2014
Optometrist
Mundo Optico
11.2010 - 05.2011
Licenciatura (Equivalent To Bachelor’s Degree in Mexico) - Optometria (Optometry)
Universidad Xochicalco