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Joshuaris Delerme Ponce

Cidra

Summary

Skilled optometry intern with relevant experience in patient care, vision testing, and eyewear prescriptions. Committed to maintaining up-to-date knowledge in field through continuous education and training. Insightful professional in eye care, adept at efficiently diagnosing and managing ocular conditions with precision. Known for high productivity in patient care, ensuring thorough examinations and treatments are completed promptly. Specialized skills include advanced knowledge of refractive errors, expertise in prescribing corrective lenses, and proficiency in the latest diagnostic technology. Excel at communication, empathy, and problem-solving to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Optometry Intern

IAUPR Bayamón Clinic
Bayamón
08.2024 - Current
  • Educated patients about proper eye hygiene and safety.
  • Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
  • Described treatment options and eye conditions diagnosed by optometrist to answer patient questions.
  • Analyzed optical images using specialized software applications for diagnosis purposes.
  • Documented patient care by charting patient condition and treatment in records.
  • Communicated with patients to obtain and document medical histories.
  • Completed diagnostic and clinical testing and interpreted results to provide diagnoses.
  • Diagnosed and assisted in treatment of ocular disease.
  • Managed comprehensive analysis of visual system, eye diseases and injuries.

Treasurer

SVOSH IAUPR
08.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated financial information to determine present and future financial performance.
  • Presented financial information at board meetings as needed.
  • Investigated variances between actual expenses vs projected budget results.
  • Monitored and maintained financial records, including budgets, investments, and expenditures.
  • Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements.

Vision Screener

Head Start Program The New York Foundling
San Juan
01.2023 - Current
  • Determined most appropriate tools and treatments for specific eye problems.
  • Participated in community outreach programs that provided free vision screenings for children without access to regular healthcare.
  • Provided consultation services for teachers who were concerned about a student's vision performance.
  • Worked with school administrators to ensure that all students had access to comprehensive eye care services.

Optometry Extern

Dr. Omar El Hachoumi
Edmonton
03.2025 - 03.2025
  • Educated patients about various eye conditions and treatments available to them.
  • Treated eye diseases and infections with success rate by administering oral and topical eye medications.
  • Operated equipment used in the practice such as retinoscope, phoropter and autorefractor and keratometer.
  • Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
  • Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.
  • Analyzed test results to discuss treatment plans with optometrist.

Optometrist Extern

Capital Eye Consultants
Fairfax
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Reviewed charts prior to appointments in order to ensure accuracy of patient information entered into EHR system.
  • Performed comprehensive eye exams, including refractions and visual field tests.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient visits, diagnoses, treatments prescribed, medications administered.
  • Sustained workplace cleanliness by cleaning exam rooms, disposing of used supplies and sanitizing equipment.
  • Prescribed eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct vision problems.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to coordinate care for complex cases.

Optometry Extern

Ojo por Ojo
Caguas
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Educated patients about various eye conditions and treatments available to them.
  • Treated eye diseases and infections with success rate by administering oral and topical eye medications.
  • Operated equipment used in the practice such as retinoscope, phoropter and autorefractor and keratometer.
  • Promoted healthy vision by counseling and educating patients.
  • Assisted with visual field testing, ocular photography, optical coherence tomography and pre-exam data collection.

Shadowing Student

Family Vision Center
Guayama
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Performed basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting with physical examinations.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to visits in order to obtain relevant information about each case.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards.
  • Gained hands-on experience with diverse diagnostic tools like Fundus imaging and Autorefractor.
  • Met regularly with academic advisors to ensure progress towards educational goals.
  • Engaged in continuous learning through summer courses and enrichment programs.

Education

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of
Bayamón
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey Campus
Cayey
05-2021

Skills

  • Pediatric optometry
  • Optical dispensing proficiency
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Ocular disease diagnosis
  • Clinical observations
  • Dry eye management
  • Observing optometrists
  • Corneal topography analysis
  • Preparing reports
  • Ocular medication administration
  • Low-vision rehabilitation
  • Cataract assessment
  • Geriatric optometry
  • Phoropter usage
  • Diabetic retinopathy detection
  • Refractive error correction
  • Color vision testing
  • Visual field testing
  • Multifocal lens fitting
  • Macular degeneration evaluation
  • Slit-lamp examination
  • Patient care management
  • Clinical optometry expertise
  • Fundus photography
  • Glaucoma screening

Certification

  • CPR certified

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Beginner
A1

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Optometry Extern

Dr. Omar El Hachoumi
03.2025 - 03.2025

Optometrist Extern

Capital Eye Consultants
02.2025 - 03.2025

Optometry Extern

Ojo por Ojo
01.2025 - 02.2025

Optometry Intern

IAUPR Bayamón Clinic
08.2024 - Current

Treasurer

SVOSH IAUPR
08.2024 - Current

Vision Screener

Head Start Program The New York Foundling
01.2023 - Current

Shadowing Student

Family Vision Center
04.2021 - 07.2021

Doctor of Optometry - Optometry

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-School of

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey Campus

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