LENISE MINICKIE ROBINSON
Cove And John
Summary
Highly trained speech language therapist and Audiologist possessing excellent communication and organizational skills. Experienced in administering hearing and speech evaluations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.Proficient in the use of inspire X fitting software Committed to providing best care services, hearing loss treatment and hearing aids to improve overall health.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Audiologist/Speech-Language Therapist
Ministry of Health
12.2022 - Current
- Assess ,diagnose and treat hearing, tinnitus, and related disorders across the lifespan and assess and interpret test results of behavioral and objective measures
- Developed relationships with local physicians, boosting referral rates to the audiology practice.
- Contributed to the clinic''s success through active participation in team meetings, case conferences, and ongoing collaboration with fellow speech-language pathologists.
- Empowered stroke survivors to regain their independence through tailored cognitive-linguistic therapies that addressed memory, attention, and problem-solving abilities.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in all therapy sessions to ensure the most effective treatments were being provided.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Supervise audiology and rehabilitation assistants
- Educate and counsel patients and family members about communication, hearing, feeding, and swallowing disorders
- Conduct newborn hearing screening
- Educate the public on the prevention of hearing loss and tinnitus
- Select fit and program hearing aids
- Take ear impressions
- Perform otoscopic examinations
- Provided compassionate support to patients experiencing emotional stress related to their hearing loss journey.
- Collaborated with primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to initiate mutually beneficial referral programs.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Implement and or coordinate school-based, occupational screening and hearing conservation programs
- Planned treatments based on full analysis of each patient's unique history and treatment goals
- Used written or oral tests and specialized instruments to collect information on impairments with standardized hearing, speech and language tests
- Coached patient families and caregivers on diverse intervention strategies to encourage active, competent involvement across care settings
- Developed and revised plans of care to meet speech-language needs of patients
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to manage cases and optimize treatment strategies
- Documented the complete history, treatment and progress of each patient with detailed case notes and official reports
- Organized community outreach events such as free hearing screenings, raising awareness about the importance of hearing health among local residents.
- Coordinate neonatal hearing screening programme
Audiological Practitioner One
Ministry of Health
04.2008 - 12.2022
- Conduct hearing assessments, fit and dispense hearing aids, conduct neonatal hearing screening, take ear impressions, conduct hearing aid follow-up clinics for adults and children
- Educated clients about how to properly use, maintain and store devices.
- Performed basic screening procedures such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
- Counseled and instructed clients in techniques to improve hearing or speech impairment such as sign language or lip-reading.
- Improved patient care by effectively conducting hearing tests and accurately documenting results.
- Promoted a safe working environment by following established infection control protocols during testing procedures.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing clear explanations of test procedures and addressing any concerns or questions
- Provided support during hearing screenings at community events or local schools, increasing early detection and intervention efforts for individuals with hearing concerns.
Audiological Practitioner Two
Ministry of Health
08.2017 - 08.2017
- Assessed ,diagnosed and treated hearing loss
- Conducted hearing aid follow up clinic
- took ear impressions
- visited satellite clinics to provide support to staff
- conducted school and occupational hearing screenings
- Educated teachers and health care professionals about hearing loss
- Supervised junior audiological practitioners
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing clear explanations of test procedures and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Assisted audiological physician in diagnosing hearing disorders through the preparation and administration of comprehensive audiological evaluations.
- Educated public on prevention of hearing loss and tinnitus
- Promoted a safe working environment by following established infection control protocols during testing procedures.
- Performed basic screening procedures such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
Education
Advanced Autism Certificate - Advances Autism Certificate
IBCCES
United States07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Rehabilitation Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology
University Of Guyana
Greater Georgetown10.2022
Diploma - Public Management
University of Guyana
Greater Georgetown11.2014
Certificate - Supervisory Management
Corporate Training Centre
Georgetown10.2011
Audiological Practitioners certificate - Audiology
Ministry of health
Georgetown03.2008
Skills
- Rehabilitation management
- Therapeutic planning
- Diagnostic testing
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Reading
Awards
Best graduating student audiological practitioner training programme Ministry of Health March 2008
Best Clinical student university of Guyana BSc Medical Rehabilitation Speech language therapy December 2022
Timeline
Audiologist/Speech-Language Therapist
Ministry of Health
12.2022 - Current
Audiological Practitioner Two
Ministry of Health
08.2017 - 08.2017
Audiological Practitioner One
Ministry of Health
04.2008 - 12.2022
Diploma - Public Management
University of Guyana
Certificate - Supervisory Management
Corporate Training Centre
Audiological Practitioners certificate - Audiology
Ministry of health
Advanced Autism Certificate - Advances Autism Certificate
IBCCES
Bachelor of Science - Medical Rehabilitation Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology
University Of Guyana
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