JEFF KEITHLEY SORIANO MIRANDA

• Assist in Refractive Surgery
• Explained pre- and post-operative procedures to patients and carefully reviewed surgical plans.
• Operated ophthalmic equipment for patient eye examinations and prepared patients for examinations and surgeries.
• Applied eye medications and drops to dilate pupils in preparation for examinations.
• Measured and recorded visual acuity and color vision testing.
• Recorded patient history to help ophthalmologists determine diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Instilled anesthetic drops and assisted in laser treatments and minor procedures.
• Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
• Administered visual acuity tests to measure patient ability to see clearly at different distances and identify visual impairments.
• Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
• Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
• Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
• Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
• Prepped operating rooms to comply with environmental asepsis standards.
• Serviced, repaired and maintained ophthalmic equipment to keep instruments and tools in good condition.
• Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
• Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out patient assessments before and after surgery
• Assist specialist and patients before. during and after consultation.
• Instruct patients on how to properly care of eye injuries and disorder at home
• Collect patient medical histories
• Evaluate and record visual acuity and ocular functions
• Conduct vision tests
• Administer eye drop medications
• Performs and operates Eyescan 3nethra Machine , an eye screening device which helps detect an early signs of sight- threatening diseases
• Informed patients about the Eye screening process,
• Takes digital images of the front and back part of the eyes using the screening device
• collecting visual acuity measurements,
• recording medical and surgical histories,
• providing patient education and health teachings
• Uploading images and sending it to our Ophthalmic Image readers thru computer software.
• Print, Email and release the results of the patient. Informing patient once release.
• Offers further assistance in booking an appointment for their consultation in Asian Eye Instiute.
• Performs diagnostic procedures of:
• Heidelberg - Ocular Coherence Tomography, Macula and Optic Nerve Head
• Anterior Photo/ Visante
• Pachymetry
• Top Con – Fundus Photo, Disc photo
• Color Vision Test/ Ishihara
• Stereo Type
• Flourescein Angiography
• Pentacam
• Oculos Corvis
• Auto Refraction/ Keartometry
• Tonometry
• Automated Visual Field
• Eye scan
• Assisted in :
• Epilation
• Removal of Pseudomembrane
• Foreign Body Removal
• Removal of concretion
• Lacrimal Irrigation

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• provide pre-operative care and prepare patients to undergo eye surgery.
• responsible for gathering patients medical histories and performing pre-op assessments to develop a better understanding of the patients health profile prior to surgery. Being aware of a patients allergies and medical conditions
• Before the surgery takes place, provide the patient with some basic education about the procedure itself and the post-operative expectations
• Visual acuity
• Schiermer’s Test and Amsler’s Grid
• Efficient in using EMR/EHR
• Performs diagnostic procedures of:
• Optovue Ocular Coherence Tomography, Macula and Optic Nerve Head
• Konan Specular Microscope
• Galilei Corneal Topography, Pachymetry and Eye Metrics Assessment Machine
• Zeiss Perimetry Machine/Humphrey Automated Visual Field
• Zeiss Visucam Fluorescein Angiography, Optic Disc, and Fundus Photo
• Alcon Rx Biometry (Immersion)
• Haag-Streit Lenstar Biometry
• Autorefraction and Keratometry
• Pupillary Distance Meter
• Assisted in:
• Yag Laser Iridotomy and Capsulotomy, and Argon Laser Pan Retinal Photocoagulation
• Nidek B-scan Ocular Ultrasound
• Retina of Prematurity Screening
• Lacrimal Apparatus Irrigation
• Tonometry
• Dilated Retinal with the use of Indirect Ophthalmoscope
• Bevacizumab (Avastin) Intravitreal Injection
• CASES HANDLED:
• Age – Related Macular Degeneration
• Macular Hole
• Retinal Detachement
• Vitreous Detachment
• Corneal Foreign Body
• Diabetic Retinopathy
• Retina of Prematurity
• Glaucoma
• Cataract
• Uveitis
• Keratoconus

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists the Obstetrician and the Pediatrician during labor and delivery.

Renders Essential Routine Newborn Care.

Performs Sterile Cord Dressing.

Makes assessment and observation for both healthy and sick newborns within their 24-hours of life and onwards.

Charts the patient's progress, check vital signs every hour, takes accurate intake and output every shift, report concerns and relays pertinent laboratory and diagnostic results to physicians.

Collaborates with members of the healthcare team, respects capabilities and involves teamwork.

Facilitates communication on the baby’s health to parents.

Teaches parents on how to take care for their infant in the correct manner and explains how to watch for any untoward signs and symptoms.

Maintains patient’s comfort, safety and proper hygiene.

Administers proper and due medications per doctor’s order.

Giving emergency routine care.

Carrying out Doctor’s Orders: Performing intravenous fluid insertion, changing and regulating intravenous fluids, giving initial/immediate medication and treatments with inclusive date and time.

Assisting the doctors when performing procedures like Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, Bag Valve Mask Resuscitation, Endotracheal Intubation, Chest tube thoracostomy insertion, Umbi-catheter insertion, Intravenous Insertion, Arterial Blood Gas extraction, Blood culture and sensitivity extraction, Oro-gastric tube insertion, and Suctioning.

Auscultates breath sounds and observes for signs of respiratory distress and cyanosis.

Applies breathing equipment like neonatal nasal cannula, face mask or oxygen hood.

Maintains patent airway through suctioning, proper positioning and feeding neonates with strict aspiration precaution.

Assess suckling reflex during first feedings for well babies and renders gavage feeding for the sick.

Promotes breastfeeding and early rooming – in.

Ensuring confidentiality in the NICU.

Keeps development records and observations.

Maintains completeness, cleanliness and orderliness of the area and equipment; checks expiration date of stocks and sterilize equipment.

Provides health teaching for take home medications, care of the newborn, and their follow-up check up.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Computer Literate and operates equipment used in the Eye Center, Medical- Surgical Unit, NICU,

Well-versed in oral and written English and Filipino

Immediate and Routine Newborn Care

Intravenous Insertion

Nasogastric Tube / Orogastric Tube Insertion

Foley Catheter Insertion

Blood Transfusion

HemoGluco Testing

Suctioning

Drug administration (Oral, IM, SC, ID and IV routes)

Performs Complete Head-to-Toe Assessment

Has a vital knowledge and skills in the Delivery Room and NICU

Assisting in Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening

Can easily adapt to any working environment

Eager to learn new knowledge and skills

Works competitively and critically

Proven record of reliability and responsibility

Remains calm and professional throughout critical situations

Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and implementing appropriate intervention

Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations

Develop rapport with parents, family and the healthcare team

CASES HANDLED:

Cleft Palate

Clubfoot

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

Gestational Diabetes Babies

Hepatitis B(+) Newborn

Hypospadias

Hyperbilirubinemia

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Neonatal Pneumonia

Premature babies

Neonatal Sepsis

Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn

Undescended Testes

Well baby

EQUIPMENT USED / HANDLED

Incubator : Airshields

Suction apparatus : Union Suction Machine

Pulse oximeter : Philips

Glucometer : Optium, AccuSure, AccuCheck, One Touch Ultra

Nebulizer Machine : Apex Mini Plus

ECG machine : Bionet

Cardiac monitor : Philips

Infusion pump / Syringe pump : Terumo

Radiant warmer : Ohio NC (Neonatal Care Center) Model LA 01

Phototherapy apparatus : Airshields Phototherapy System 7850

Mechanical Ventilator : Bear Cub, Drager Babylog 8000

Droplight

Bag Mask Valve : Silicone resuscitator

Laryngoscope : Welch Allyn

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs preoperative functions, record the patient’s medical background and review the patient’s medical test results with the surgeon prior to the commencement of the procedure.
• Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
• Checks vital signs before and after the patient regains consciousness.
• Comforts patient and provides them with therapeutic medications.
• Changes dressings and notifies the attending physician of any abnormalities noted in the initial healing process.
• Helping physicians and provide all necessary equipment.
• To provide information to the patient and family.
• Help patients after surgery and arrange the necessary things.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.