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Bellevue, Washington, United States

Bellevue, Washington, United States

Shelve and maintain order of materials in alpha-numeric order and according to the Dewey Decimal SystemMove, distribute and assist with processing of incoming and outgoing materials manually and using materials handling equipmentAssist with opening, maintaining and closing libraries, including equipment and grounds activitiesProvide directional assistance to patrons

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Analyzed cochlear implant patient audiogram data and medical history for various studies and grantsIndependently worked on multiple projects analyzing, presenting, and gathering double-blind before and after hearing test data using Excel and SigmaPlotUtilized Custom Sound EP software to record ECoG and ECAP measuresAssisted PI in conducting and setting up clinical research according to protocols with human subjects wearing cochlear implants following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and FDA regulationsTracked and logged research participant visits and sessions in Excel and document bindersMaintained and assured accuracy and completion of consent formsRouted and maintained research participant compensation forms to appropriate personnelManaged, maintained, and updated data and information containing sensitive and confidential patient data using Excel and document bindersScreened medical records of patients for eligibility for research studies using Epic

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Provided hearing loss protection strategies and aural rehabilitation through community outreach eventsProvided hearing screenings for preschoolers and kindergartenersCreated and designed social media infographics with information regarding the importance of hearing protection in various environments, men's health advocacy, and International Women's DayIndependently presented and planned an event booth at Johnson County farmers market educating the public and farmers about the importance of hearing protection and conservation on farms and how to protect one's hearing

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Used Phon to analyze and transcribe ”disordered” and ”normal” speechDeveloped Python scripts to parse and extract data from Phon XML files Wrote protocol and instructions for lab members on analyzing and correcting Phon transcription errors using Microsoft Teams and OneNoteAnalyzed and corrected Phon transcription data using English phonological knowledgeMaintained and updated Excel dataAssisted and taught lab members how to use certain technologies and perform tasksAssisted Principal Investigator (PI) with various administrative tasks and technologies, including audio and technological support, and setting up for clinical research studiesPerformed literature reviews and reviewing research articles for the PIPerformed hearing screenings for pediatric participants under lab protocolsMaintained and updated lab website

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Independently conducted diagnostic evaluations for pediatric and adult patients, involving behavioral (conventional audiometry, CPA) and objective (DPOAE, ABR, acoustic reflex testing, tympanometry) measurementsObserved vestibular assessments involving positional and rotary chair testing, using videonystagmography (VNG)

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Conducted hearing aid evaluation, selection, fitting, verification, counseling, and follow-up appointments with adult and pediatric patients; devices were programmed via real-ear measures.Observed osseointegrated device selection and programming appointments.

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Coordinated weekly aural rehabilitation (AR) services to support 2 cochlear implant (CI) users, both adult and pediatricDirected training sessions for MA-SLP students to perform listening checks of hearing aids and cochlear implantsProvided quality patient care through counseling and aural rehabilitation strategies for cochlear implant users before and after surgeryAssisted fellow clinical team members with seeing cochlear implant users and covered for unavailable clinical team members in seeing cochlear implant usersProvided cochlear implant and hearing aid support to patients at various care facilities through setting-up booths and individualized care plansPresented at assisted living facilities regarding information about hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, aural rehabilitation, dementia and hearing loss, and over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aidsPlanned and managed adult cochlear implant support groups in English and Mandarin Chinese to share communication strategies and auditory training resources with adult CI users and non-users of varying experience levels

Iowa City, Iowa, United States

Provided comprehensive care for adult and pediatric patients through hearing evaluations, device consultations, hearing aid and assistive listening device fittings, and follow-upsTook ear impressions, ordered and fit earmolds for pediatric and adult patients.Developed proficiency in obtaining on-ear and simulated real ear measurements, real-ear-to-coupler difference (RECD); hearingaids were fit to NAL-NL1, NAL-NL2, and DSL prescriptive formulasCleaned and programmed hearing aids, including Phonak, Oticon, and ReSound hearing aids and associated softwareIndependently completed listening checks, electroacoustic checks, troubleshooting, and repairs.Managed, tracked, and restocked inventory by calling and ordering from manufacturersProvided financial support to several patients through appeals through form submissions for financial support from student-led groupProvided aural rehabilitation and communication strategies and recommendations for pediatric through geriatric patients

Tutored students for SPHSC 461 Hearing Science

Greater Seattle Area

Used transgenic mice to study addition of hair cells in the vestibular organs of adult mice under normal physiological conditions. This project is part of a larger study of hair cell regeneration in the hearing and vestibular organs of adult mammals.Performed immunostaining on mouse utriclesAnalyzed vestibular hair cell types (I & II) using ImageJMaintained and labeled specimensTracked and maintained data containing labeled specimens in lab notebook

Seattle, Wa

Assisted in escorting patients around the hospitalDischarged patients to the pharmacy or out at the entrance of the hospitalRetrieved and returned wheelchairs around the hospitalGuided and assisted lost persons in the hospitalTransported blood transfusions, bodily fluids, and specimens to labs around the hospital.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery CenterObserved (full) vestibular testing and audiological test batteryFiled audiograms, patient files, etc.Inspected and disinfected patient roomsDisinfected equipment for patient use Inspected hearing aid kitsPrepared and organized patient packets and formsPrepared and distributed appointment letters for patientsUtilized Epic to view and manage patient recordsAssisted MAs (medical assistants), nurses, SLPs (speech-language pathologists), and audiologists

Kirkland, Washington, United States

Assisted in fulfilling same-day and next-day orders in a quick and efficient mannerStored, unboxed, and organized items and shipments in their respective locationsMaintained inventory and location of goodsWrapped and unloaded pallets using pallet jackDiscarded expired and rotten produceConsistently maintained high pick and storage rateLifted and managed items up to 50 pounds (lbs)

Master Of Arts In Speech Pathology And Audiology, Audiology/Audiologist

Thesis: An Investigation of Accessibility and Availability of Audiologists in Iowa https://www.proquest.com/docview/2919608304/abstract/43.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Speech And Hearing Sciences

Minor, Philosophy