Margaret Liles-Ellard
Audiologist
Oxford,MS
Summary
Patient-centered Audiologist with 22 years of comprehensive experience employing various testing devices to determine nature and extent of hearing loss. Versatile and friendly professional proficient in evaluating hearing disorders to determine diagnosis and courses of treatment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Audiologist
North Mississippi Regional Center
Oxford, Mississippi
04.2005 - Current
- Performed hearing evaluations and identified type and degree of hearing loss for client's of all ages and functioning levels by performing pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance testing, and otoacoustic emission testing.
- Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices.
- Counseled clients/team members/family members regarding hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices such as hearing aids and amplifiers.
- Took impressions for earmolds, ordered instruments, and fitted devices.
- Maintained client's hearing aids by providing listening checks, cleaning, and replacing tubing.
- Made communication recommendations based on audiological test results.
- Made necessary medical referrals.
- Wrote reports and documented activity in client's file.
- Maintained certification by completing continuing education hours.
- Participated in team meetings.
- Monitored audiology clinic inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
Clinical Audiologist/Instructor
University Of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
07.2001 - 03.2005
- Performed hearing evaluations and identified type and degree of hearing loss for clients of all ages and functioning levels by performing pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, immittance testing, otoacoustic emission testing, and auditory brainstem response testing.
- Recommended and fitted hearing aids and assistive listening devices.
- Counseled clients/family members regarding hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices.
- Took impressions for earmolds, ordered instruments, and fitted devices.
- Maintained client's hearing aids by providing listening checks, cleaning, and making minor repairs.
- Made communication recommendations based on audiological test results.
- Made necessary medical referrals.
- Wrote reports and documented activity in client's file.
- Maintained certification by completing continuing education hours.
- Instructed and supervised undergraduate and graduate level clinicians during classroom and clinic time.
- Advised students on academic classes.
- Monitored audiology clinic inventory to ensure stock levels and databases were updated.
Clinical Audiologist
Memphis Hearing Aid And Audiological Services
Memphis, TN
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry and electrocochleography.
- Used ENG tests to evaluate vestibular systems, including balance portions of inner ear, nerves and brain.
- Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for Standard Threshold Shift to determine work-related hearing loss or otherwise.
- Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Measured hearing sensitivity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients of all ages 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.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Sciences
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 08.1993 - 05.1997
Master of Science - Audiology
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS 08.1997 - 05.1999
Certification
ASHA Certification, CCC-A
Timeline
Clinical Audiologist
North Mississippi Regional Center
04.2005 - Current
Clinical Audiologist/Instructor
University Of Mississippi
07.2001 - 03.2005
Clinical Audiologist
Memphis Hearing Aid And Audiological Services
05.1999 - 05.2000
Master of Science - Audiology
University of Mississippi
08.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Sciences
University of Mississippi
08.1993 - 05.1997
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