Robin Pinto
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Experienced audiologist and presenter focused on delivering quality individualized patient care and interactive evidence-based presentations. Ready to apply 24 years of experience to clinical education for the audiology community.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Audiologist
Walter Reed Army Medical Center/ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
2001.04 - Current
- Provided clinical education lectures to physicians and allied health providers about audiologic assessment and management of hearing impaired and dizzy patients, annually, for over 20 years.
- Presented case studies and relevant literature review to ENT and Audiology clinicians, nationally and locally, at various professional organizations, for over 20 years.
- Assess and manage adult patients with hearing difficulties, tinnitus, hyperacusis and dizziness using diagnostic testing and questionnaires to assess hearing acuity in quiet and noise and hearing loss disability/handicap.
- Counsel patients to discuss hearing difficulties and expectations for amplification devices, accessories and assistive listening devices. Recommend and fit hearing aids, remote microphones, sound generators/ therapy, hearing protection devices (custom and stock) and provide verification using real ear measures.
- Educate patients and families on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids, streaming audio and using smartphone apps, leading to improved device performance and user satisfaction.
- Implemented evidence-based management strategies for tinnitus and hyperacusis patients, reducing symptoms for numerous patients.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of technology and products for 4 major hearing aid manufacturers in contract with the VA/DoD.
- Assess and manage dizzy patients using videonystagmography (VNG), vHIT (video head impulse test), rotary chair, cervical/ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential (c/o VEMP), postural stability testing, questionnaires and multi-disciplinary dizziness team member.
- Research associate investigator - participated in clinical investigation of vestibular function and dizziness, develop investigation questions, subject recruitment, data collection and clinical interpretation. Co-author of 8 publications in peer-reviewed journals.
US Army Audiology Externship Program Director
Walter Reed Army Medical Center/ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
2009.04 - Current
- Coordinate affiliation agreements, preceptor assignments, periodic assessments, and annual performance reviews, for four 4th year active duty (Army) AuD Trainees annually
- Coordinate student duties with Audiology Chief monthly and daily when needed, to address staffing/patient needs.
- Develop high-impact programs for optimal student training, focusing on strategic planning and execution!
Audiologist
The Centers For Advanced ENT Care, Feldman ENT Div
1999.07 - 2001.04
- Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for all ages
- Provided hearing aid evaluations, hearing aid selection, and verification.
- Performed auditory brainstem response (ABR), electronystagmography (ENG), and electrocochleography (ECOG).
Education
Doctor of Audiology -
Salus University (formerly: Pennsylvania College of Optometry), School of Audiology
10.2004
Master of Arts, Audiology -
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.1999
Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Hearing Sciences -
University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.1997
Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Staff Development
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Process Improvement
licenses certifications professorship
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA, 04/01/2000
- State of Pennsylvania Audiology License, 01/31/2002 to present
- Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), 07/2023
- Assistant Professor of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), College of Medicine, 2015 to present
- Adjunct Professor, AuD Program, Towson University, 2023
- Adjunct Professor, Au.D. Program, University of Maryland, 2004-2006
Timeline
US Army Audiology Externship Program Director
Walter Reed Army Medical Center/ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
2009.04 - Current
Audiologist
Walter Reed Army Medical Center/ Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
2001.04 - Current
Audiologist
The Centers For Advanced ENT Care, Feldman ENT Div
1999.07 - 2001.04
Doctor of Audiology -
Salus University (formerly: Pennsylvania College of Optometry), School of Audiology
Master of Arts, Audiology -
Indiana University
Bachelor of Arts, Speech and Hearing Sciences -
University of Maryland
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