Jill Pruvost, AuD
Washington,IL
Summary
Experienced Audiologist with over 18 years of experience in hearing healthcare. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving patient satisfaction. Organized, efficient and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Committed to providing best care services, hearing loss and tinnitus treatment and amplification/assistive devices to improve overall health.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audiologist
Peoria Ear, Nose And Throat Group
Peoria, IL
04.2007 - Current
- Provide pediatric and adult patients with wide range of audiology services in large multi-specialty ENT clinic.
- Measure hearing acuity and identify type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
- Take ear impressions and molds, order instruments and fit devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
- Counsel patients daily regarding hearing loss and tinnitus concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices such as hearing aids and amplifiers and tinnitus masking devices.
- Use medical computer-based patient record system (Allscripts) to input daily chart notes and place orders.
- Promote, sell and fit on average twenty hearing aids per month.
- Provide follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear Baha and Osia implants to guarantee proper functionality.
- Create variety of custom ear mold products for patients through All American Laboratories and Starkey Hearing.
- Recommend and fit assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
- Quickly learn new skills and apply them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carry out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supervise and instruct 3rd and 4th year graduate interns from surrounding universities.
- Helped grow audiology services and expand the practice as an integral part of opening a second location.
Audiologist
Ally Hearing Center
Peoria, IL
06.2006 - 04.2007
- Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
- Performed diagnostic OAE and ABR testing on newborns who failed their newborn hearing screening.
- Performed adult hearing aid evaluations, fittings, repairs and adjustments.
CFY-Audiologist
Florida Hearing Care
Boynton Beach, FL
06.2004 - 06.2006
- Cumulated comprehensive clinical knowledge and skills in providing quality, comprehensive audiological care.
- Performed hearing evaluations, hearing aid consultations, hearing aid fittings and repairs.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Doctor of Audiology - Audiology
AT Still University
Mesa, AZ 06.2008 - 03.2010
Master of Science - Audiology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 08.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 08.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
- Excellent Patient Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Audiology, Diagnostics, Tinnitus and Amplification
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Direct Patient Care
- Treatment Options
- Hearing Aid Technology Expertise
- Patient Diagnosis
- Audiological Examinations
- Active Listening
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Clinical Documentation
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association #12073944
- Academy of Doctors of Audiology
- Illinois Academy of Audiology
Timeline
Doctor of Audiology - Audiology
AT Still University
06.2008 - 03.2010
Audiologist
Peoria Ear, Nose And Throat Group
04.2007 - Current
Audiologist
Ally Hearing Center
06.2006 - 04.2007
CFY-Audiologist
Florida Hearing Care
06.2004 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Audiology
Illinois State University
08.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Illinois State University
08.1998 - 05.2002
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