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Emavwodia Oghenero

Emavwodia Oghenero

Watford,Hertfordshire

Summary

A dedicated UK pre-registration Optometrist with over 7 years of comprehensive experience in retail optometry and patient care with a proven ability to manage complex cases and delivering accurate diagnoses through advance ocular investigations. Committed to enhancing patient satisfaction and outcomes, and leveraging expertise to drive organisational success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Critical Care

Watford General Hospital
Hertfordshire
02.2022 - 01.2026

Ophthalmic Assistant & Care Support Worker

NHS Professionals
Watford, St. Albans, Hertfordshire
12.2020 - 01.2022

Visual acuity (VA) measurement

Diagnostic ophthalmic drop application and evaluation of effect

Non-contact tonometry

Visual Field measurement

Performing Optical Coherence Tomography

Patient education and counselling

Health care assistant

Heath Lodge Residential Home
Welwyn, Hertfordshire
10.2019 - 11.2020

Senior Optometrist

St. Stephen Eye Clinic
Delta State
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Eye clinic administration and management
  • Training and supervision of Optometrist trainee and junior Optometrists
  • Procurement of optical supplies and record keeping
  • Managing complex cases of binocular and low vision disorders
  • Performing ocular investigations and interpreting findings
  • Prescribing contact lenses and providing after care services
  • Collaborated with physicians for optimal treatment plans.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through continued professional development.

Senior Retail Optometrist

Renad Opticals
Riyadh
08.2016 - 11.2018
  • Handling all refractive cases and providing accurate diagnosis and appropriate corrective measures
  • Managing binocular vision disorders and low vision cases
  • Ophthalmic dispensing of spectacles and contact lenses
  • Perform ocular investigations using the slit lamp biomicroscope, Humphrey visual field analyser, optical coherence tomography, and also the contact and non-contact tonometer devices
  • Kept abreast with latest research in ophthalmology for continuous professional development.
  • Offered guidance on the correct use of contact lenses, preventing potential complications.
  • Referred critical cases to specialist Ophthalmologists when necessary, facilitating advanced care management.
  • Provided comprehensive patient education on eye care practices, improving their understanding of ocular health.

Optometrist

Poly General Hospital
Enugu State
04.2015 - 05.2016
  • Performs comprehensive eye examinations and screenings for children and adults
  • Diagnosing and co-managing ocular pathologies with the Ophthalmologists when necessary
  • Prescribing and dispensing of spectacle frames, contact lenses, low vision aids, and medications
  • Scheduling follow-up appointments and making referrals when indicated
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care quality.
  • Updated patients' medical records meticulously for future reference and follow-ups.
  • Contributed actively in community eye health awareness programmes, promoting preventive care measures.
  • Performed regular equipment maintenance checks for uninterrupted clinic operations.
  • Diagnosed ocular diseases, injuries and disorders, leading to timely treatment initiation.

Education

MSc - Adult Nursing

University of Hertfordshire
England
09.2019 - 11.2021

Certificate of Higher Education - Planning and Managing Eye Services

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
London
06.2015 - 08.2015

Doctor of Optometry (OD) - Optometry

University of Benin
Benin city, Nigeria
09.2006 - 11.2012

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - Science

Esezi Secondary School
Ughoton, Nigeria
09.1996 - 06.2002

First School Leaving Certificate -

Queens Nursery And Primary School
Effurun
09.1991 - 07.1995

Skills

Customer service Relation

Sales and Marketing

Planning and Co-ordination of Care

Innovative Thinking and Decision Making Ability

Self Motivation and Goal Oriented

Leadership and Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Critical Care

Watford General Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2026

Ophthalmic Assistant & Care Support Worker

NHS Professionals
12.2020 - 01.2022

Health care assistant

Heath Lodge Residential Home
10.2019 - 11.2020

MSc - Adult Nursing

University of Hertfordshire
09.2019 - 11.2021

Senior Optometrist

St. Stephen Eye Clinic
12.2018 - 09.2019

Senior Retail Optometrist

Renad Opticals
08.2016 - 11.2018

Certificate of Higher Education - Planning and Managing Eye Services

London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
06.2015 - 08.2015

Optometrist

Poly General Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016

Doctor of Optometry (OD) - Optometry

University of Benin
09.2006 - 11.2012

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) - Science

Esezi Secondary School
09.1996 - 06.2002

First School Leaving Certificate -

Queens Nursery And Primary School
09.1991 - 07.1995
Emavwodia Oghenero