Shahad Odeh
Audiologist
Kuwait City,KU
Summary
Audiologist with progressive, specialized career in Audio Therapy. Passionate about optimizing patient quality of life through hearing loss treatment. Dedicated to providing thorough patient education and support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
12
12
Certificates
Work History
Audiologist
Hassan's Hearing Aid
05.2019 - Current
- Contributed to workplace safety initiatives by conducting industrial noise assessments and recommending preventative measures.
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing emotional stress related to their hearing loss journey.
- Developed relationships with local physicians, boosting referral rates to the audiology practice.
- Increased clinic efficiency by streamlining appointment scheduling and record-keeping processes.
- Educated patients and families on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids, leading to improved device performance and user satisfaction.
- 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.
- Promoted, sold and fit hearing aids and accessories, boosting overall sales.
- Recommended and fitted assistive listening devices and protection devices to improve hearing.
- Created variety of custom ear mold products for patients.
- Provided follow-up care, programming, and monitoring for patients with cochlear implants to guarantee proper functionality.
- 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.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to accurately assess patient hearing loss levels, enabling tailored treatment recommendations.
- Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids, and amplifiers.
- Organized community outreach events such as free hearing screenings, raising awareness about the importance of hearing health among local residents.
- Implemented successful tinnitus management strategies, alleviating symptoms for numerous patients.
- Conducted presentations regarding various hearing and balance topics to increase community awareness and education on importance of hearing conservation and health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audiology And Speech Therapy
University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan 04.2001 -
Skills
Patient Diagnosis
Hearing test administration
Fitting hearing aids
Maintaining Patient Records
Assistive Hearing Devices
Hearing aid maintenance
Hearing aid selection
Hearing aid orientation
Hearing aid follow-up
Hearing aid sales
Certification
Hearing Tests Training (University of Jordan Hospital)
Timeline
Audiologist
Hassan's Hearing Aid
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Audiology And Speech Therapy
University of Jordan
04.2001 -