Stephanie N. Burns
23205 SE Black Nugget Rd. Apt. H4
Issaquah, WA 98029
Cell: (814) 591-1433
Education/Certification
Ø O.D. University of California, Berkeley School of Optometry, May 2011
Ø B.S. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, May 2007
· Chemistry major with minors in biology and Spanish
· Summa Cum Laude graduate
Ø Study abroad, Universidad de Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain, June 2006
· Spanish communication, grammar, and culture
Clinical/Work Experience
Ø OMNI Eye Services, Iselin, NJ, March 2011-May 2011
· High volume, tertiary care clinic focused on the treatment and management of ocular disease
· Responsibilities included examining patients and discussing treatment options and plans with attending ophthalmologists and optometrists
· Observation of cataract, oculoplastic, and retina surgery
Ø Portland Veterans Administration Medical Center, Portland, OR, October 2010-December 2010
· Gained primary care exam experience and improved patient management skills and efficiency in patients with ocular disease
Ø Vandenberg Air Force Base, Lompoc, CA, August 2010 –October 2010
· Family practice providing comprehensive eye care to military personnel, retirees, and their dependents
· Patient age ranged from 2 to 91 years of age
· Strengthened clinical care and management in a fast-paced family practice setting
· Improved skills with pediatric and post-operative refractive surgery patients
Ø University of California, Meredith Morgan University Eye Center, May 2009-March 2011
· Extensive clinical experience in primary care and specialty clinics beginning in the summer of the third year of study
· Specialty clinics included ocular disease, advanced contact lens, low vision, visual functions, binocular vision, and eyewear
Ø Pearle Vision, Butler, PA, January 2007-May 2007
· Sales consultant
· Responsibilities included frame and lens selection, customer education on products, eyewear verification and quality inspection, eyewear repairs and adjustments
Honors and Awards
Ø Optometric Physicians of Washington Student Member of the Year Award, June 2011
· Given to a fourth year OPW student member who has distinguished themselves in the areas of professional leadership, academic achievement, and public concern
Ø Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, Berkeley Chapter, Silver Medal Award, May 2011
· Awarded to the graduating BSK member with the highest grade point average who has demonstrated service and dedication to the society
Ø George L. Schneider Memorial Scholarship, May 2011
· Established by the California Optometric Association and awarded to students for clinical and academic excellence
Ø School of Optometry Dean’s Scholarship, 2008-2011
· Awarded to students for continuing clinical and academic excellence within the School of Optometry
Ø The Berkeley Optometry Class of 1983 Professional Student Support Fund, May 2010
· Awarded to an optometry student who demonstrates a high level of academic and clinical distinction with an interest in the independent practice of optometry
Ø The Dorothy Bates Searls Endowed Fund, May 2009
· Awarded for clinical and academic excellence within the School of Optometry
Ø Berkeley Optometry Leadership and Service Award, July 2008
· Award given to 15 students in the School of Optometry who have demonstrated outstanding service to the optometric profession or the community
Ø Presidential Scholar, Slippery Rock University of PA, April 2006
· Awarded to the top twenty students in a graduating class of over 1,000 students
Volunteer Work
Ø Berkeley Optometry Ambassador, 2007-2010
· Worked closely with the Admissions and Students Affairs office to provide “real life” information to prospective students, as well as conduct tours of the School of Optometry
Ø Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity, Quayaquil, Ecuador, January 2009
· 22 UCBSO students and two clinical instructors spent three days providing services, including eye exams, eyewear dispensing, and medical referrals, to 1450 needy patients in Quayaquil, Ecuador
Ø UC Berkeley School of Optometry Opto-Camp Counselor, Berkeley, CA, June 2008
· Supervised and provided participants with opportunities to learn about the profession of optometry and the process of becoming an optometrist over a three day summer camp
Ø Suitcase Clinic Vision Screening, Berkeley, CA, 2007-2008
· Conducted free vision screenings for homeless and low income patients that included retinoscopy and direct ophthalmoscopy, referring patients for comprehensive exams when necessary
Affiliations
Ø Beta Sigma Kappa International Optometric Honor Society, Berkeley Chapter
· President 2009-2010, Vice President 2008-2009
· Provided academic and clinical tutoring to fellow students in the School of Optometry
Ø University of California Optometric Student Association
· Merchandise coordinator 2008-2010
Ø American Optometric Student Association
· Attended Optometry’s Meeting, Seattle, WA June 2008
Ø California Optometric Association
· Keyperson 2008, 2009 – lobbied issues pertaining to and impacting optometry in the State of California
Ø Optometric Physicians of Washington (OPW)
· OPW Student Member of the Year 2011
· Featured in Spring 2011 Optometry Times magazine
Ø Pennsylvania Optometric Association
Special skills/Languages/Interests
Ø Proficient operating Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer, Cirrus HD-OCT, digital fundus camera, Goldmann Perimeter
Ø Proficient in Compulink Electronic Medical Records and Computerized Patient Record System
Ø Able to perform an optometric exam in Spanish
Ø Interests include volleyball, skiing and snowboarding, camping, and cake decorating
Burns, Stephanie
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