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Ann Benny

Mount Prospect,IL

Summary

Accomplished audiologist with extensive experience at Loyola Medical Center, adept in diagnostic audiometry and patient care. Demonstrates leadership and effective communication, significantly enhancing patient outcomes. Proficient in programming hearing aids and cochlear implants, showcasing a commitment to advancing auditory health.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Extern

Loyola Medical Center
2023.07 - Current

● Provide audiological services including comprehensive audiological evaluation, immittance testing and aural rehabilitation to pediatric and geriatric population in a busy clinical setting. See 5-9 patients per day, 5 days a week.

● Conducted cochlear implant and bone anchored hearing devices evaluations, activation and follow-up.

● Administered geriatric VNG and interpret test results.

● Conducted hearing aid evaluation, fittings, orientation, verification, validation, and troubleshooting to adult and geriatric population.

-Extensive experience with Phonak, Oticon, ReSound , Starkey, Signia.

● Performed ear impressions.

● Observed and assist in Intraoperative monitoring.

● Conducted ASSR, neurodiagnostic ABR and threshold search ABR on patients under wide range of age groups.

● Provided counseling regarding the hearing loss and care and maintenance of hearing aids and implants.

Clinical Rotation

Christiana Care Health System
2023.05 - 2023.06
  • Conducted newborn hearing screening and comprehensive audiometric evaluation to patients.
  • Administered ENG and Rotary chair testing on adult patients.
  • Observed multiple stapedectomy and cochlear implantation surgeries.
  • Performed hearing aid selection, hearing aid fitting and follow-up on patients.
  • Performed cochlear implant programming on geriatric patients.

Clinical Rotation

Associates In Hearing Healthcare
2023.02 - 2023.05
  • Conducted comprehensive audiometric evaluation and immittance testing to adult patients.
  • Performed hearing aid selection, hearing aid fitting and follow-up on patients.
  • Provided counseling regarding the hearing loss and care and maintenance of hearing aids.

Clinical Rotation

AuDSLP Diagnostics And Rehabilitation
2022.11 - 2023.02

● Performed pediatric comprehensive audiometric evaluation and immittance testing.

● Completed pediatric neurodiagnostic and threshold search ABR.

● Performed cerumen removal via irrigation.

● Performed hearing aid selection, hearing aid fitting ,follow up and counseling on patients.

● Made appropriate referrals and documented encounters appropriately.

Clinical Rotation

Main Line Audiology
2022.08 - 2022.11

● Programmed Lyrics and hearing aids.

● Hands on experience with each hearing aid manufacturer.

● Traveled to multiple locations for hearing events and provide services.

● Provided counseling regarding the hearing loss and care and maintenance of hearing aids.

Volunteer

Hearing Screening For Special Olympics
2022.09 - 2022.09
  • Performed audiological screening on athletes participated

Clinical Rotation

The Pennsylvania Ear Institute
2021.08 - 2022.08

● Performed comprehensive audiometric evaluation and immittance testing to patient across the lifespan.

● Utilized real-ear measurements to accurately fit hearing aids.

● Documented encounters appropriately.

● Handled phone calls and appointments at the front desk.

● Observed vestibular evaluations following best practices.

Volunteer

Cheltenham County Police Workforce Hearing Screen
2021.11 - 2021.11

● Assisted in performing audiological screening on Cheltenham Township employees

Intern

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
2020.01 - 2020.06

● Administered behavioral management techniques to improve the communication skills of a child with autism

● Assisted people with various disabilities to participate in inclusive activities: bowling, movie night, and dance

● Received effective behavioral management and technique on managing and understanding preschool-aged children


Volunteer

Deaf Coffee Chat
2019.10 - 2020.03

● Socialized with Deaf people from various age-group and backgrounds

● Communicated comfortably through sign language

● Recognized the willingness and eagerness of Deaf people to participate and enjoy the basic commodity of society

Clinical Rotation

NIU Speech And Hearing Clinic
2019.10 - 2020.02

● Observed five (one hour each) audiology related cases .

● Analyzed case history and asked audiology-related questions to the clinician to better understand the client and case.

● Maintained professionalism around the client and Audiologist when preparing for each case.

Tutor

North Elementary School
2018.11 - 2019.05
  • Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.

Education

Doctor of Audiology - Audiology

Salus University
Elkins Park, PA
06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL
05.2021

Associate of Arts -

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL
05.2019

Skills

  • Research abilities
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Team Collaboration
  • CPR
  • Patient care activities
  • Diagnostic audiometry evaluation and interpretations including but not limited to: Otoscopy, Tympanometry/Acoustic Reflexes, DPOAE, Pure tones, UCL, live speech/recorded speech testing, QuickSIN testing, ABR, ASSR.
  • Hearing aids/ Cochlear implants/ Bone anchored hearing devices candidacy evaluation and programming
  • Programming hearing aids including but not limited to: hearing aid orientation, NOAH programming, real-ear verification, test box validation measures
  • Ear Impressions
  • FM and assistive listening device fitting and troubleshooting
  • Lyric removal/Insertion

Accomplishments

I am honored to have received the Salus Alumni Association Award in 2024. This award recognizes outstanding student with the highest academic average in the University.

Certification

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - August 2022- August 2024

Languages

English
Full Professional
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Tamil
Professional Working
American Sign Language
Limited Working

Timeline

Extern

Loyola Medical Center
2023.07 - Current

Clinical Rotation

Christiana Care Health System
2023.05 - 2023.06

Clinical Rotation

Associates In Hearing Healthcare
2023.02 - 2023.05

Clinical Rotation

AuDSLP Diagnostics And Rehabilitation
2022.11 - 2023.02

Volunteer

Hearing Screening For Special Olympics
2022.09 - 2022.09

Clinical Rotation

Main Line Audiology
2022.08 - 2022.11

Volunteer

Cheltenham County Police Workforce Hearing Screen
2021.11 - 2021.11

Clinical Rotation

The Pennsylvania Ear Institute
2021.08 - 2022.08

Intern

Fox Valley Special Recreation Association
2020.01 - 2020.06

Volunteer

Deaf Coffee Chat
2019.10 - 2020.03

Clinical Rotation

NIU Speech And Hearing Clinic
2019.10 - 2020.02

Tutor

North Elementary School
2018.11 - 2019.05

Doctor of Audiology - Audiology

Salus University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders

Northern Illinois University

Associate of Arts -

Oakton Community College

Basic Life Support, American Heart Association - August 2022- August 2024

Ann Benny