Meghan Crimmins
Huntington Beach,CA
Summary
Experienced Licensed Audiologist with documented success in assessing and monitoring of patient's with cochlear implants. Known for commitment to educating and supporting patients and ensuring adherence to treatment protocol.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Audiologist - Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente, Inland Empire
Riverside , CA
10.2023 - Current
- Performed hearing tests and assessed results to diagnose hearing loss, tinnitus, and other auditory conditions for adults.
- Performed audiological evaluations for pediatric patients using appropriate methods based on age and developmental level.
- Provided referrals for specialized care when necessary.
- Explained test results to patients and family members in an understandable manner.
Principal Clinical Specialist
Advanced Bionics
Valencia , CA
06.2015 - 06.2022
- Trained and provided support cochlear implant clinicians.
- Provided surgical support for cochlear implant surgeons.
- Managed accounts and drove sales in territory.
- Built relationships and maintained relationships with audiologist and surgeons.
- Built strong, professional relationships through identification of client needs, which increased overall sales and opportunities.
- Communicated effectively with clientele to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Cochlear Implant Consumer Specialist
Advanced Bionics
Valencia , CA
04.2014 - 06.2015
- Provided education and resources to individuals or families considering a cochlear implant
- Presented to professional and consumer organizations on the topics of hearing loss, cochlear implant candidacy, cochlear implant technology and aural rehabilitation
- Provided support to cochlear implant recipients by providing resources to optimize cochlear implant use
- Planned, organized and executed events/meetings for cochlear implant consumers.
Audiology Department; Division of Rehabilitation Services Cochlear Implant Team
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago , IL
04.2007 - 10.2013
- Determined cochlear implant candidacy for children ages birth through 21 years.
- Performed initial activation and subsequent programming for patients using Cochlear Americas, Advanced Bionics and Med-El devices.
- Evaluated for troubleshooting purposes external cochlear implant equipment for all manufacturers.
- Performed ECAP testing, including NRT, NRI and ART, both inter-operatively and postoperatively.
- Fit and managed amplification for cochlear implant candidates and recipient.
- Mentored Audiology externs and students.
Education
Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) -
Rush University
12.2006
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders -
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
05.2002
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- Clinical Documentation
- Cochlear Implant Evaluation
- Cochlear Implant Programming
- Multitasking
- Organization and Time Management
- Decision-Making
- Patient Education
Professional Memberships And Affiliations
- American Academy of Audiology Fellow
- California State Licensure AU 2953
Publications
- Thomas, D., Crimmins, M., Tournis, B., Yaras, S.,. My patient may want a second ci: what do we do until they decide?.
Poster Presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), Anaheim, CA
(2013) and the annual meeting of the American Speech-Lanugage and Hearing Association (ASHA) Chicago,
IL (2013). - Tournis, B., Crimmins, M., Young, N. (2012, May) Outcomes of cochlear implantation in children with charge syndrome.
Presentation at the 12thInternational Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies. - Young, N., Crimmins, M., Weber, L.. (2011). CHARGE Association: Cochlear Implant-Case 12. In Pediatric
Audiology Casebook (Madell, J., Flexer, C). New York: Thieme - Crimmins, M., Tournis, B., Thomas, D., Simek, S. (2011, July) Multidisciplinary approach to complex cochlear implant
candidates and recipients. Presentation at the biannual Symposium on Cochlear implants in Children (CI 2011),
Chicago, IL. - Crimmins, M., Thomas, D. (2010, April). Not your typical cochlear implant candidates. Presentation at the annual
meeting of the American Academy of Audiology, San Diego, CA. - Crimmins, M., Thomas, D. (2010, January). Non-traditional pediatric cochlear implant candidates and their range of
outcomes. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Illinois Academy of Audiology, Chicago, IL.My patient may want a second ci: what do we do until they decide?, American Academy of Audiology (AAA), Anaheim, CA, 2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Audiologist - Per Diem
Kaiser Permanente, Inland Empire
10.2023 - Current
Principal Clinical Specialist
Advanced Bionics
06.2015 - 06.2022
Cochlear Implant Consumer Specialist
Advanced Bionics
04.2014 - 06.2015
Audiology Department; Division of Rehabilitation Services Cochlear Implant Team
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
04.2007 - 10.2013
Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) -
Rush University
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Disorders -
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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