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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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VANKAYALAPATI ABHIKYA ABRAHAM

CHIEF AUDIOLOGIST
Hyderabad

Summary

Dedicated to providing thorough patient education and support. Seasoned audiologist possessing excellent multitasking, communication and organizational skills. Offering 4.5 years of experience administering hearing and speech evaluations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment. Proficient in hearing aid programming softwares. Committed to providing best care services, hearing loss treatment and hearing aids to improve overall health.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Chief Audiologist

Auris Medical Technologies
08.2024 - Current
  • Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients by performing pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry and immittance audiometry testing.
  • Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore more seamless communication and improve hearing.
  • Regularly updated patient records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future appointments or referrals.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes through continuous education on the latest advancements in audiology research and technology.
  • Educated patients and families on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids, leading to improved device performance and user satisfaction.
  • Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
  • Organized community outreach events such as free hearing screenings, raising awareness about the importance of hearing health among local residents.

Dispensing Audiologist

Aanvii Hearing Solutions
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced patients'' quality of life with customized hearing solutions tailored to individual needs.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality in all aspects of audiological care.
  • Increased clinic revenue through successful marketing efforts and positive word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied patients.
  • Utilized advanced diagnostic equipment to accurately assess and treat various auditory disorders.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care.
  • Developed rapport with patients, fostering a comfortable environment for open communication about their hearing concerns.
  • Educated patients on proper hearing aid care and maintenance, prolonging device lifespan and functionality.
  • Promoted awareness of audiology services within the community by participating in local health fairs and educational events.

Clinical Audiologist

Paramitha Childrens Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2023
  • Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
  • Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore more seamless communication and improve hearing.
  • Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
  • Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and amplifiers.
  • Recommended appropriate speech, auditory verbal, swallowing therapy and training exercises and encouraged healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life.
  • Collaborated with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs.
  • Optimized clinic workflow by developing and implementing efficient record-keeping systems for patient data management.
  • Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry and electrocochleography.
  • Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
  • Used medical computer-based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Promoted, sold and fit hearing aids and accessories, boosting overall sales 50%.

Internship Student

Niloufer Hospital, AYJNIHH Indian Institute Of Genetics, Adilabad RIMS Hospital.
6 2017 - 11.2018
  • Trained objectives -10 months internship program from RIMS, NILOUFER hospitals and institute of Genetics, AYJNISHD
  • Trained Placements -2 months training in Audiology at rural areas in RIMS Hospital
  • 2 months training as pediatric audiologist in, -2 months training as an Audiologist under Senior Ent, , Electronics, Statistics management and ear mould at AYJNISHD
  • 2 months training as Audiologist in diagnostic and hearing aid dispensing department at AYJNISHD, -2 months training as Speech pathologist in INSTITUTE OF GENETICS
  • Personal skills -Polite and Confident
  • Active participant in team approach -Good communication skills -Immense patience
  • Helping nature and Disciplined
  • Ability to handle the stressed situation
  • Sales and marketing of products
  • Extracurricular activities -Participated in camp organized in urban areas by Starkey hearing company and camps at rural areas by government hospitals to give free hearing aids under government scheme for the poor
  • Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality.
  • Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and amplifiers.
  • Recommended speech therapy, auditory verbal therapy and training exercises and encouraged healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life.
  • Collaborated with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs.
  • Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry.
  • Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
  • Used medical computer-based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore more seamless communication and improve hearing.
  • Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for Standard Threshold Shift to determine work-related hearing loss or otherwise.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.

Education

Bsc - ASLP

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech and Hearing Disabled, osmanaia University

Intermediate - undefined

Srichaithanya junior balaji kalasa junior college

High - undefined

kennedy high School

Skills

    Pediatrics

    Staff collaboration

    Patient counseling

    Diagnostics

    Diagnosis and prognosis

    Pure Tone Audiometry

    Conditioned Play Audiometry

    Visual Reinforcement Audiometry

    Assistive Hearing Devices

    Practice management software

    Otoacoustic emissions testing

    Emittance audiometry

    Ear Works

    Speech Audiometry

    Behavioral Observation Audiometry

    Hearing test administration

    Patient rehabilitation

    Patient hearing examination

    Patient education

    Diagnosing hearing disorders

    Fitting hearing aids

    Maintaining patient records

    Hearing aid dispensing

    Noise-induced hearing loss prevention

    Hearing aid follow-up

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved hearing evaluation which led to successful Cochlear implantation.

Languages

English

Hindi

Telugu

Certification

Taslpa

Timeline

Chief Audiologist

Auris Medical Technologies
08.2024 - Current

Dispensing Audiologist

Aanvii Hearing Solutions
08.2023 - 05.2024

Clinical Audiologist

Paramitha Childrens Hospital
08.2020 - 08.2023

Internship Student

Niloufer Hospital, AYJNIHH Indian Institute Of Genetics, Adilabad RIMS Hospital.
6 2017 - 11.2018

Bsc - ASLP

Ali Yavar Jung National Institute for Speech and Hearing Disabled, osmanaia University

Intermediate - undefined

Srichaithanya junior balaji kalasa junior college

High - undefined

kennedy high School
VANKAYALAPATI ABHIKYA ABRAHAMCHIEF AUDIOLOGIST