Tetiana Burtniak
Toronto,Canada
Summary
A highly skilled Optometric Technician known for impeccable attention to detail and superior communication abilities. Demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting licensed practitioners in delivering top-quality patient care. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard equipment for testing under the guidance of licensed optometrists. Excelled in administering tests, assisting in surgical preparations, and maintaining high standards of patient care. With extensive clinical and work experience across Ukraine and Canada, showcases remarkable adaptability and a steadfast dedication to healthcare excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Optometrist Assistant/ Surgical coordinator
Toronto, Canada
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Administer tests using equipment, instruct patients on test procedures and record results, assist health care professionals
- Assist during assessment of patients and carry out treatment programs and develop materials for use with patients
- Operate ophthalmic testing and measuring instruments, record test results and administer eye drops, ointments and medications as directed by ophthalmologists
- Responsible for surgical bookings and chart preparation for surgical cases; enter wait times into system
- Give patient written and verbal instruction regarding tests and appointments ensuring patient understands any special preparation instructions for their surgery and provides additional info when required
- Schedule new referrals and pre-operative patient visits and coordinate required tests
- Receive and process referrals, ensure all required information is received from referring source to facilitate timely scheduling of appointments; send consult reports.
Assistant (Teacher/Lecturer)
Dnipro State Medical University
, Ukraine
10.2020 - 02.2023
- Supported the creation and maintenance of required study related records including paper and electronic case report forms, clinical records, and/or regulatory forms
- Supported all aspects of study coordination, including informed consent procedures, organizing study visits per protocol and executing protocol related study activities
- Taught students protocols of care in physician practice, published medical articles, gave public presentations at conferences
- Examined therapeutic patients in the therapeutic, pulmonary, trauma and post-stroke departments
- Participated in conferences, published scientific articles, and performed statistical data processing.
Residency of Department of therapy, cardiology and family medicine
Dnipro State Medical University
, Ukraine
10.2016 - 10.2020
- Performed history, physical exam, developed treatment plans, maintained documentation for patient records, educating patients about health and wellness
- Adhered to vaccination schedules for children and adults
- Diagnosed and treated illnesses and injuries, prescribed medications and collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide coordinated and integrated care
- Provided comprehensive medical care to patients in a variety of settings, including medical offices, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities
- Stay current with advancements in medical research and technology.
Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast Clinical Hospital
, Ukraine
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Provided patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational standards
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Performing manipulations according to treatment protocols for patients with chronic kidney disease
- Performed nursing duties related to hemodialysis such as weighing the patient pre and post dialysis, cannulation of established fistula or graft
- Reporting to the Patient Care Manager and working in collaboration with the interprofessional team
- Participated in inter-professional team care planning forums, inter-professional rounds and family conference.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy -
Dnipro State Medical University
01.2020
Master’s degree – Family Medicine/General Practitioner -
Dnipro State Medical University
01.2016
Physician -
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
01.2014
Skills
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
- Dermatology
- Physical rehabilitation
- Research/Analysis
- Patient Care
- Management of Chronic Diseases
- Communication
- Education and Public Speaking
Accomplishments
- 30 Published works in the area of Cardiology and Family Medicine, 2017 - 2023
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?user=AFZ6Q6QAAAAJ&hl=uk
- Patent
https://base.uipv.org/searchINV/search.php?action=viewdetails&IdClaim =262893
Languages
English
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Native/ Bilingual
Russian
Full Professional
Polish
Limited
Timeline
Optometrist Assistant/ Surgical coordinator
04.2023 - 03.2024
Assistant (Teacher/Lecturer)
Dnipro State Medical University
10.2020 - 02.2023
Residency of Department of therapy, cardiology and family medicine
Dnipro State Medical University
10.2016 - 10.2020
Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast Clinical Hospital
02.2013 - 06.2013
Doctor of Philosophy -
Dnipro State Medical University
Master’s degree – Family Medicine/General Practitioner -
Dnipro State Medical University
Physician -
Ivano-Frankivsk National Medical University
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