Emma Powers
Glendale
Summary
Experience as a swim instructor developed skills in guiding individuals through fear and uncertainty, directly applicable to pediatric optometry. Proficient in creating a supportive environment for children, facilitating comfort with medical procedures such as eye drops and contact lens application. Successfully coached a 6-year-old in contact lens insertion for myopia control, enhancing confidence and comfort. Strong foundation in communication and empathy, essential for effective patient care in optometry.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
HPLC Lab Technician
Summit Labs
04.2022 - Current
- Trained on the extractions and HPLC assays of over 30+ analytes.
- My responsibilities include: preparing samples, extracting samples, running assays continually through HPLC machines, reporting data from spectrum, and validating other chemists data.
- Extra duties are maintaining a clean lab and repairing HPLC machines.
Optician
Insight Eye Care
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Worked with over 100 patients of all ages and backgrounds to find the best fit for glasses and contacts.
- Trained on a lens cutter to create about 20 pairs of glasses per day. I was able to fully make a pair of glasses, all the way from lens blank to fitting them in the frame, to re-checking the prescription, to fitting them on each patient's head.
- I taught several patrons how to use contacts. Executed several A&R trainings, including to teenagers, and older patrons.
- Worked with insurance companies to get the best benefits for the patients.
Chemistry Lab Technician
BYU
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Published and worked on synthesizing vaccines with funding provided by the National Institute of Health.
- Ran over 125 reactions to create different parts of vaccines targeting several types of bacteria.
- Proficient with lab equipment such as a mass spectrometer and NMR machine.
Optometrist Assistant
Insight Eye Care
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Completed initial analysis for 500+ patients using an autorefractor, tonometer and OCT.
- Also tested for acuity and was responsible for dilating patients’ eyes as necessary.
- Using this equipment and training I was able to present the optometrist with significant findings for the eye exam.
Swim Instructor
YMCA, Swimtastics
06.2014 - 08.2018
- I worked at multiple pools in multiple positions for 4 summers.
- I have taught swim lessons to kids ages 6 months-16 yrs and have extensive experience with different methods for helping them to feel safe and comfortable in the water.
- I have over 500 hrs of swim lesson experience- with private and group lessons.
- I coached swim team for 1 year.
- I was also the lead guard for my final year, where I was in charge of maintaining pool safety and the 20 guards under me.
Education
Doctor of Optometry -
Optometry School
Glendale06-2027
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT04.2022
Volunteer Experience
- Leader of a youth group of young girls, helping plan activities to enrich their service, minds, and physical wellness.
- Lead women’s group of 56 women focused on enhancing their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being for over 100 hours.
- Organized blankets, pillows, backpacks, and mats to send to refugees for BYU refugee program, totaling 20+ hours.
- Volunteered 16 hours for Friends of Sight, providing free glaucoma and acuity testing resources for disadvantaged people.
- Created hygiene kits for women in 3rd world countries for 6 hours with Days for Girls.
Timeline
HPLC Lab Technician
Summit Labs
04.2022 - Current
Optician
Insight Eye Care
12.2021 - 12.2022
Optometrist Assistant
Insight Eye Care
03.2021 - 01.2022
Chemistry Lab Technician
BYU
01.2020 - 04.2022
Swim Instructor
YMCA, Swimtastics
06.2014 - 08.2018
Doctor of Optometry -
Optometry School
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Brigham Young University
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