Karen Espinoza
Summary
Dynamic audiology professional with audiological and medical experience at the Los Angeles Center for Hearing and Balance. Proficient in audiologic testing, hearing aid fitting, vestibular testing, and troubleshooting. I excel in patient diagnosis and relationship building. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and attention to detail, I thrive in fast-paced environments while ensuring quality care.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Audiology Extern
LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR HEARING AND BALANCE
LOS ANGELES
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Performed auditory and vestibular testing.
- Conducted audiometric testing and made appropriate recommendations for hearing aids.
- Provided audiologic assessments, such as otoacoustic emission testing and speech recognition tests.
- Performed aural rehabilitation, including counseling patients on strategies to better cope with hearing loss.
- Fit and programmed digital hearing aids for patients.
- Repaired damaged equipment used in the clinic setting.
- Administered balance testing for dizziness or vertigo complaints.
- Attended seminars and lectures related to advances in audiology practice with the ENT team.
- Provided feedback on clinical protocols used within the department.
- Advised parents on communication strategies when working with children who have hearing impairments.
- Scheduled appointments, maintained records, and assisted with billing activities for audiology services provided to patients.
School Audiometrist
LAUSD School Board District 3
Los Angeles
08.2019 - 05.2024
- Conduct students' hearing tests.
- Collaborate with school personnel to organize, schedule, and conduct students hearing test.
- Prepare reports and graphs of audiometric test results, attaching audiograms to health record cards, and entering results into school system.
- Maintain records of all audiometric tests made and prepares statistical and special report as detected.
- Acts as a resource person in interpreting to school administrative personnel any recommendations of private or clinical concerning adjustments in the programs of the hard-of-hearing.
- Notify parents of hearing test results when medical treatment is necessary; refers students who need further assessment to Audiologic Resource Unit and/ or Deft & Hard-of-Hearing Program.
Audiology Student
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles , CA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed otoscopy, child routine audiometric, middle ear immittance, acoustic reflex and otoacoustic emissions testing.
- Play Audiometry.
- Visual Reinforcement Audiometry.
- Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR).
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Hearing Screenings.
- Ototoxic monitoring for select chemotherapy patients
Patient Care Coordinator
Ascent Audiology and Hearing Center
Simi Valley, CA
03/ - 03.2020
- Worked closely with Audiologist during hearing evaluation situations, handling such tasks as conducting tymponomatry, otoacoustic emission, pure tone Audiometry.
- Clean and troubleshoot hearing aids.
- Ordering, tracking and delivering Hearing aids.
- Prepare materials for earmold impression and lavash.
- Assist with translating Audiograms, test results and counseling for Spanish speaking patients.
- Improved patient outcomes through value-added services.
- Submitted various referal requests electronically.
- Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
- Ordered all supplies needed for the facility and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Updated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling office materials.
Shadowing Student
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, CA
10/ - 01.2019
- Shadowed 12 doctors of Audiology professionals for total of 100 hours to learn best approaches to diagnosed and treat patient with hearing loss.
- Assist with mailing
- Assist with faxing
- Helped to perform common and skilled procedures.
Lifeguard/ Pool Manager 1
Los Angeles Citywide Aquatic (323)906-7953
Los Angeles, CA
11/ - 04.2015
- Led swimmer instructional lessons with participants of varying ages to share optimal swim techniques and build strength.
- Kept watch over swimmers to ensure fast response when distress situations arose.
- Consistently complied with pool regulations and policies while encouraging staff to adhere to guidelines.
- Routinely completed safety update training and ensured all patrons followed safety rules.
- Optimized customer service by resolving issues quickly and with a courteous demeanor.
Education
Doctor of Audiology - Audiology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA05.2025
Audiometrist Certificate - undefined
Department of Health Care Services
Sacramento, CA2019
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
California State University- Northridge
Northridge, CA2018
Associate of Science -
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2015
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Operating diagnostic equipment
- Patient diagnosis
- Administering hearing tests
- Relationship building
- Engaging personality
- Time management
- Coordination
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Hearing Aid Fitting
- Hearing aid troubleshooting
- Dependable and reliable
- Vestibular testing and rehabilitation
Conferences
- American Academy of Audiology 2025
- American Academy of Audiology 2024
- American Academy of Audiology 2023
Timeline
Audiology Extern
LOS ANGELES CENTER FOR HEARING AND BALANCE
06.2024 - 06.2025
Audiology Student
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
08.2023 - 12.2023
School Audiometrist
LAUSD School Board District 3
08.2019 - 05.2024
Patient Care Coordinator
Ascent Audiology and Hearing Center
03/ - 03.2020
Shadowing Student
UCLA Health
10/ - 01.2019
Lifeguard/ Pool Manager 1
Los Angeles Citywide Aquatic (323)906-7953
11/ - 04.2015
Doctor of Audiology - Audiology
California State University Northridge
Audiometrist Certificate - undefined
Department of Health Care Services
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
California State University- Northridge
Associate of Science -
Santa Monica College
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