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Elizabeth Switzer

Rathangan,Ireland

Summary

Highly skilled professional with years of experience providing comprehensive eye care to diverse patient populations.

Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and helping people maintain healthy vision.

Skilled in conducting comprehensive eye exams, experienced with both traditional and advanced optometric equipment.

Compassionate, organised individual, comfortable in fast-paced environments and willing to take on challenging work.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Optometrist and Practice Owner

Elizabeth Switzer Optometrist
Edenderry, Offaly
09.2007 - Current
  • Established and developed a busy, successful and ethical optometric practice, balancing management of professional and administrative staff while running an efficient and thorough patient clinic.
  • Contributed actively in community eye health awareness programmes, promoting preventive care measures.
  • Ensured adherence to safety regulations within the practice safeguarding both staff and patient wellbeing.
  • Maintained patients' records meticulously for future reference and follow-ups.
  • Identified early signs of eye disease / conditions through detailed analysis of test results, ensuring prompt referral.
  • Utilised advanced optometric technology for more accurate diagnosis and treatments.

Optometrist

Multiples and Independent Practice
Dublin, Mayo, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath
07.1995 - 07.2007
  • Managed appointment schedules efficiently whilst maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction.
  • Coordinated with lens manufacturers to ensure precise prescription fulfilment for spectacles and contact lenses.
  • Referred critical cases to specialist Ophthalmologists when necessary, facilitating advanced care management.
  • Issued prescriptions for spectacles and liaised with optical technicians to facilitate quality service.
  • Provided comprehensive patient education on eye care practices, improving their understanding of ocular health.

Education

Leaving Certificate - General Education

Cross and Passion College
Dublin
09.1991 - 05.1995

Leaving Certificate - General Education

Cross and Passion College
Kilcullen
09.1985 - 05.1990

Skills

  • Ocular disease diagnosis
  • Refractive error detection
  • Prescribing corrective lenses
  • Patient history assessment
  • Outstanding customer care
  • Compassionate care
  • Professional judgement
  • Personable demeanour

Accomplishments

  • Awarded the Harte Berry Prize on graduating with First Class Honours in 1995.
  • Awarded The Association of Optometrist Gold medal for outstanding results in PQE's in 1995
  • PQE examiner for new graduates for several years from 1999
  • Served on Council for the Association of Optometrists
  • Fully compliant with Continuing Professional Development requirements.
  • Fluent in German.

Timeline

Optometrist and Practice Owner

Elizabeth Switzer Optometrist
09.2007 - Current

Optometrist

Multiples and Independent Practice
07.1995 - 07.2007

Leaving Certificate - General Education

Cross and Passion College
09.1991 - 05.1995

Leaving Certificate - General Education

Cross and Passion College
09.1985 - 05.1990

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