Jillian Vansell
Sedalia
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Doctor of Optometry with a strong work ethic and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. Experienced in a variety of clinical settings & skilled in providing comprehensive eye exams, managing ocular diseases, & communicating effectively with patients. Reliable and dedicated to fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Eager to begin my career in optometry and make a meaningful impact in the field.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Optician
Invision Eyecare
03.2018 - 07.2020
- Performed visual entrance testing on all patients.
- Suggested optional items such as lens coatings and lightweight lenses to improve patient experience with eyeglasses.
- Educated patients on proper use, care and maintenance of eyeglasses and contact lenses.
- Maintained thorough records of customer information, prepared detailed work payments, processed insurance claims, and collected balances from customers.
- Adjusted frames to fit patient faces by bending and shaping with hands, tools, and heat.
- Instructed patients on proper insertion, removal, and cleaning techniques for contact lenses.
Education
Doctor of Optometry, O.D. -
Midwestern University - Glendale Campus
Glendale, AZ05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2020
Skills
- Comprehensive eye exams
- Eyeglass and contact lens prescriptions
- Ocular disease diagnosis and management
- Dry eye evaluation and treatment
- OCT, visual field testing, fundus photography
- Patient education and satisfaction
- Optical sales
- EMR proficiency and record keeping
Clinical Externships
Tayani Eye Institute
March 2025 - May 2025, Laguna Hills, CA
- Full participation in patient care including entrance testing, refraction, anterior and posterior segment evaluation, assessment and treatment. Collaborated with ophthalmologists in an OD/MD setting & received extensive training in dry eye management.
Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs
September 2024 - November 2024, Gainesville, FL
- Conducted comprehensive dilated anterior and posterior segment exams with extensive autonomy in managing a wide range of ocular diseases & conditions. Emphasis in ocular disease.
Hellerstein & Brenner Vision Center
June 2024 - August 2024, Greenwood Village, CO
- Performed refractions, anterior segment exams, & extensive fundus photography. Provided vision therapy and binocular vision assessments with a focus on pediatric patients in a primary care setting.
Affiliations
- American Optometric Association
- National Optometric Student Association
- American Academy of Optometry
- Vision Source
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Biosafety/Biosecurity (BSS) Certification - CITI Training Program
Timeline
Optician
Invision Eyecare
03.2018 - 07.2020
Doctor of Optometry, O.D. -
Midwestern University - Glendale Campus
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri
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