Fidha Fathima

• Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
• Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
• Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
• Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
• Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
• Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
• Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
• Contributed to the improvement of school-wide communication strategies by providing expert consultation to administrators and teachers.

• Kept current with theory and practice through continuing education programs, journals, textbooks, other literature and in-service programs.
• Supplied equipment and clinical areas to optimize safety.
• Handled patient and family education and informed consent paperwork.
• Participated in developing guidelines and protocols, organizing new patient programs and evaluating existing programs.
• Maintained patient records and other data required by clinic, service and medical center.
• Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
• Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality.
• Used medical computer-based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders.
• Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
• Collaborated with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs.
• Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for Standard Threshold Shift to determine work-related hearing loss or otherwise.
• Conducted presentations regarding various hearing and balance topics to increase community awareness and education on importance of hearing conservation and health.
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INTERN at UMC, Mangalore
Performed assessment and intervention of Speech and Language, Dysphagia and Voice in adults.
• INTERN at Government Lady Goschen Hospital, Mangalore
Conducted neonatal screening and monitoring of newborn children. Consulting and managing
patients in a clinical setup
• INTERN at Wenlock District Hospital, Mangalore
Performed PTA, speech audiometry, tympanometry, otoscopy, OAE, and BERA. Screened for
developmental disorders, and dysphagia in adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.
• INTERN at KMC Hospital, Mangalore
Conducted assessment and management in adult pediatric and geriatric population
•. INTERN at Ampliform, Bangalore.
Performed PTA, speech audiometry, tympanometry, otoscopy, and OAE. Assisted in Hearing aid
selection and fitting
• INTERN at NIMHANS, Bangalore.
Worked for 2 months with pediatric, adult and geriatric populations with assessment and
management of Speech, hearing, tinnitus and vestibular disorders.

• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.