Sonali Gayathri Sajeev
Martinez,CA
Summary
A Flexible Speech Language Pathologist and Audiologist with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with 2 years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Intern
Care Audiology and Speech Therapy Centre
, Kerala,India
12.2019 - 02.2023
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
Speech Language Pathologist
Listening Ears Speech Therapy Centre
, Bangalore,Karnataka
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech impediments and issues.
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
Dr Moopens Medical College
, Kerala,India
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Assisted in the selection, fitting, and dispensing of hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Operated medical equipment to diagnose and treat conditions.
- Conducted comprehensive hearing evaluations and assessments to diagnose patient conditions.
- Conducted audiometric testing and made appropriate recommendations for hearing aids.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services between different providers.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Instructed caregivers on strategies for managing communication difficulties in home settings.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss case management issues related to clients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Leo Hospital
, Kerala,India
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Administered speech and hearing evaluations to better understand patient speech impediments.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathology Intern
Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut
, Kerala, India
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in the selection, fitting, and dispensing of hearing aids and other assistive devices.
- Instructed patients on strategies to improve communication skills through listening exercises and speech reading techniques.
- Conducted audiometric testing and made appropriate recommendations for hearing aids.
- Utilized assessments to determine patient conditions.
- Implemented augmentative and alternative communication systems for nonverbal individuals.
Speech and Swallow Therapist Intern
Malabar Cancer Centre
, Kerala, India
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Observed therapy sessions and documented patient progress.
- Provided individualized therapy plans to meet the needs of each patient.
- Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
- Counseled patients and their families on coping with speech impairments both short-term and long-term.
Education
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Samvaad Institute of Speech And Hearing
07-2020
Skills
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Active Listening
- Hearing Tests
- Speech Exercises
- Activity Planning
- Team Collaboration
CORE QUALIFICATION
Able to carry out the following :
Otoscopic examination, Informal hearing evaluation, Puretone Audiometry, Immitance Audiometry, OAE, ABR, VEMP, Speech disorders, Neuromotor speech disorders like dysarthria, Dysphagia, Hearing loss, Learning disabilities, Childhood apraxia of speech, Childhood dysarthria, Voice disorders, Fluency disorders, Stuttering, Cluttering, Articulation disorders, Language disorders, Swallowing disorders, Audiometer: GSI, Piano Inventis, Maico, Tympanometer: GSI Tympstar, Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry(BERA): Intelligent hearing system(IHS), Oto Acoustic Emission(OAE): Intelligent Hearing System(IHS)
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 08/27/98
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Indian
Languages
- Malayalam
- English
- Kannada
Disclaimer
I hereby solemnly declare that all the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Listening Ears Speech Therapy Centre
10.2022 - 11.2022
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
Dr Moopens Medical College
01.2021 - 08.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Leo Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathology Intern
Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut
03.2020 - 07.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Intern
Care Audiology and Speech Therapy Centre
12.2019 - 02.2023
Speech and Swallow Therapist Intern
Malabar Cancer Centre
07.2019 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Samvaad Institute of Speech And Hearing
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