Baneet Mushiana, Au.D., CCC-A
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and skilled audiologist with extensive experience in providing comprehensive hearing healthcare services for both outpatients and inpatients, including vestibular and CAPD evaluations, aural rehabilitation, and advanced hearing aid management. Proven leader in developing and delivering specialized programs within a multidisciplinary clinical environment. Committed to improving veteran outcomes through personalized care, evidence-based practices, and continuous professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Audiologist
Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
08.2020 - Current
- Perform comprehensive hearing evaluations, hearing aid fittings, adjustments, and ongoing management of hearing loss and tinnitus, ensuring optimal amplification and patient satisfaction through personalized care of evidence-based practices.
- Lead and deliver comprehensive aural rehabilitation services for veterans and their families, including developing communication strategies, providing counseling and education on hearing loss and auditory processing disorders, fitting amplification devices, and managing the aural rehabilitation education course.
- Lead and perform Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) evaluations, utilizing advanced diagnostic tools to assess auditory processing abilities. Develop and implement specialized assessment protocols and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide accurate diagnosis and effective intervention plans for veterans with auditory processing challenges.
- Lead, perform and interpret comprehensive vestibular evaluations, including VNG, caloric testing and rotary chair assessments, to diagnose conditions of peripheral vestibular disorders and central pathologies. Provide evidence-based treatment for vestibular disorders, including canalith repositioning maneuvers for BPPV, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized management plans for veterans with balance dysfunction.
- Conduct comprehensive hearing assessments for veterans in an inpatient setting, including evaluating hearing loss and recommending appropriate amplification solutions such as pocket talkers and hearing aids. Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to ensure tailored interventions and optimal patient centered care ina dynamic hospital environment.
- Supervise and mentor interns and externs across various audiology specialties, including vestibular testing, CAPD evaluations, and aural rehabilitation. Provide hands-on training, guidance, and evaluation to support their professional development and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Audiology Extern
Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Gained hands-on experience and developed proficiency in conducting comprehensive audiological evaluations, fitting and adjusting hearing aids, CAPD testing, vestibular testing, treatment of tinnitus, and providing aural rehabilitation under guidance of experienced audiologists, while building strong foundations in evidence-based audiology practices.
Education
Doctor of Audiology -
University of The Pacific
San Francisco, CA05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05.2017
Skills
- Comprehensive audiological evaluations
- Hearing aid verification, maintenance
- Assistive Listening Devices
- Patient education
- Hearing conservation
- Auditory processing evaluation
- Vestibular assessment
- Tinnitus management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
- Excellent communication
- Time management abilities
Professional Development
- American Institute of Balance: HYBRID Workshop Vestibular Assessment & Management Certification (June 2024)
- Joint Defense Veterans Audiology Conference (March 2024)
- CAPD VA monthly working group (May 2023-Present)
- CAPD VA mentorship program (August 2024-Present)
Timeline
Audiologist
Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
08.2020 - Current
Audiology Extern
Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System
05.2019 - 05.2020
Doctor of Audiology -
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology And Audiology
California State University, Sacramento
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