Kimberly Shorr, Au.D.
Columbus,OH
Summary
Licensed Audiologist with progressive, specialized career in diagnostics, hearing aid fittings, ALDs, compensation and pension exams, and tinnitus management and treatment. Experienced in supervising and providing support to Au.D. student externs. Expert in electronic medical record software, including Cerner and CPRS. The willingness to take on added responsibilities and has excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Audiologist, GS12 Step 9
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center
01.2010 - Current
- Measures hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
- Counsels patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for amplification devices, including hearing aids and ALDs.
- Uses electronic medical record systems, including CPRS and Cerner, to input daily progress notes and place orders and referrals.
- Takes ear impressions and molds, orders instruments and fitted devices, makes adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
- Collaborates with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs.
- Assesses integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response.
- Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality.
- Supervises and manages Tinnitus Education Classes.
- Completes Tinnitus evaluations and treatment.
- Completes Compensation and Pension evaluations.
- Supervises Au.D students.
- Protects sensitive information in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974.
Audiologist
Columbus Speech And Hearing Center
09.1998 - 12.2010
- Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
- Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
- Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
- Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and ALDs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Created variety of custom ear mold products for patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHMaster of Arts -
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OHAu.D. - Audiology
Arizona School of Health Sciences
Mesa, AZSkills
- Audiological Examinations
- Hearing Aid Technology Expertise
- Tinnitus evaluation and treatment
- Clinical Documentation
- Flexible and organized
- Quality Patient Care
- Leadership
- Compensation and Pension evaluations
- Electrophysiological Testing
Certification
- Licensed in Audiology through the Ohio Board of Speech language Pathology and Audiology
- BLS certified
Timeline
Clinical Audiologist, GS12 Step 9
Chalmers P. Wylie VA Ambulatory Care Center
01.2010 - Current
Audiologist
Columbus Speech And Hearing Center
09.1998 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science
The Ohio State University
Master of Arts -
The Ohio State University
Au.D. - Audiology
Arizona School of Health Sciences
- Licensed in Audiology through the Ohio Board of Speech language Pathology and Audiology
- BLS certified
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