AKHILA C S
AUDIOLOGY/SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
KOCHI
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Certified Speech-Language Pathologist performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Exceptional treatment administrator utilizes expertise to inform proven technique utilization.
- Effective Communicator
- Very Punctual
- Positive Attitude
- Skilled and Professional
- Servicing and caring attitude
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
ASTER MEDCITY ,KOCHI
08.2022 - Current
- Speech and swallowing therapy for STROKE Patient management.
- Voice therapy
- Tracheostomy patient specific management.
- Swallowing therapy using 'VITAL STIM"
- Video-Fluoroscopy Assessment.
- Assisted Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES)
- Monitored patient's progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Documented developments and regressions in patient's speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
Audiologist
HEARING CARE CENTRE
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients 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.
- Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry ,PTA,ASSR.
- Planned individually designed treatment programs to restore more seamless communication and improve hearing.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Audiologist
Medical Trust Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients 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.
- Provided follow-up care, programming and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality.
- 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.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Speech Language Pathologist
Government Medical College Kozhikode
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Auditory Verbal therapy for Cochlear implant patient -Adult and pediatrics
- Puretone Audiometry, Typanometry , BERA and ASSR
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
Ephphatha Speech and Hearing Centre
07.2011 - 09.2012
- Measured hearing acuity and identified type and degree of hearing loss for patients 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.
- Administered and interpreted electrophysiological testing for infants and children to determine hearing levels.
- Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids and amplifiers.
Clinical Supervisor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
AWH Special College Kallai
09.2007 - 10.2008
- Developed and adjusted work schedules for staff and students.
- Monitored, analyzed, and corrected staff performance and worked with in-charge and HOD to raise standards of practice.
- Assessed patients, determined needs and managed care.
- Training students on clinical assessment and management of speech and hearing disorders
Education
MASLP - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
AWH Special College, Calicut University
Kallai, Kerala02.2011
BASLP -
AWH Special College, Calicut University
Kallai, KeralaSkills
Speech and Language Evaluation
COUNCIL AND ASSOCIATION REGISTRATION NUMBER
REHABILITATION COUNCIL OF INDIA (RCI) NO - A11804
INDIAN SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING ASSOCIATION NO- L 22034056
ISHA KERALA STATE BRANCH MEMBERSHIP NO - KSB/L158
Work Profile
A Skilled and Professional Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist with around 9 years of experience in delivering consistent and high-quality care and services to people with dysphagia, hearing, speech, fluency, language, voice disorders. I have the ability to carry out all instrumental evaluations in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. I have gained strong managerial abilities and supervision skills working in various setups. As an Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist, I have worked with individuals with communication disorders across all levels (Pediatric-geriatric population). I have also been a part of a multidisciplinary team addressing a range of disorders and providing effective interventions implementing the best practice protocols. I keep abreast of changes in the field of education, Speech Language Pathology, and Audiology and seek out to engage in continuing education experience to update my knowledge base and hone my skills.
Skill Highlights
Audiological tests like Pure tone Audiometry, Behaviour Observation Audiometry, Visual Reinforcement Audiometry, Speech Audiometry, Special tests, BERA, ASSR, OAE, Hearing aid trial, Hearing aid fitting, Troubleshooting of hearing aids, Pre and Post hearing aid/ Cochlear implantation counseling, Newborn screening, Auditory Verbal Therapy, Auditory training, Assessment and administration of standardized test materials, Remediation plan and Rehabilitation services for both child and adult language disorders, Speech therapy for hearing loss, speech language disorders like stuttering, voice disorders, cerebral palsy, Autism, learning disability, Aphasia, Apraxia, Dysarthria, Counseling
Personal Information
- Husband's Name: DAVID THOMAS KALARIKKAL
- Date of Birth: 02/23/1985
- Gender: FEMALE
- Nationality: INDIAN
- Marital Status: MARRIED
Certification
Auditory habilitation and application training of speech
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
ASTER MEDCITY ,KOCHI
08.2022 - Current
Audiologist
HEARING CARE CENTRE
01.2021 - 07.2022
Audiologist
Medical Trust Hospital
07.2014 - 02.2016
Auditory habilitation and application training of speech
11-2013
Basic auditory habilitation and application of training for habilitationist
12-2012
Speech Language Pathologist
Government Medical College Kozhikode
09.2012 - 04.2014
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
Ephphatha Speech and Hearing Centre
07.2011 - 09.2012
Clinical Supervisor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Department
AWH Special College Kallai
09.2007 - 10.2008
MASLP - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
AWH Special College, Calicut University
BASLP -
AWH Special College, Calicut University
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