Lindelwa Mnguni
Audiologist
Highflats
Summary
Accomplished Audiologist with a proven track record at Mfundo Arnold Lushaba Community Health Centre, enhancing patient hearing outcomes through advanced diagnostic techniques and rehabilitative audiology. Skilled in fitting hearing aids and patient education, I excel in teamwork and effective communication, significantly boosting clinic productivity and patient satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Audiologist
Mfundo Arnold Lushaba Community Health Centre
Remote
01.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Enhanced patient outcomes through continuous education on the latest advancements in audiology research and technology.
- Regularly updated patient records, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for future appointments or referrals.
- Performed comprehensive audiological evaluations for Standard Threshold Shift to determine work-related hearing loss or otherwise.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for patients with hearing and balance disorders.
- Conducted diagnostic tests to accurately assess patient hearing loss levels, enabling tailored treatment recommendations.
- Optimized clinic workflow by proactively addressing equipment maintenance needs, reducing downtime and increasing productivity.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of best practices within the field of audiology.
- Educated patients and families on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids, leading to improved device performance and user satisfaction.
- Organized community outreach events such as free hearing screenings, raising awareness about the importance of hearing health among local residents.
- Established trust with diverse patient populations through effective communication techniques tailored to individual needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing thorough evaluations and personalized treatment plans.
- Counseled patients to discuss hearing loss concerns and candidacy for personal amplification devices, hearing aids, and amplifiers.
- Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments, and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
- Efficiently managed inventory of hearing aid supplies and equipment, ensuring adequate stock levels for uninterrupted patient care.
- Developed relationships with local physicians, boosting referral rates to the audiology practice.
- Conducted presentations regarding various hearing and balance topics to increase community awareness and education on importance of hearing conservation and health.
- 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.
- Created variety of custom ear mold products for patients.
- Used medical computer-based patient record system to input daily statistics and place orders.
Education
Bachelor of Audiology - Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 02.2020 - 12.2023
Skills
Hearing test administration
Diagnosing hearing disorders
Cochlear implants
Fitting hearing aids
Patient Education
Hearing Aid Verification
Educational Audiology
Tele-audiology
Rehabilitative audiology
Hearing aid adjustments
Ototoxicity monitoring
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Multitasking Abilities
Decision-Making
Self Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Effective Communication
Organizational Skills
Patient Recordkeeping
Family Counseling
Languages
Xhosa
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Zulu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
References
- Ms N. Dlamini
Production Audiologist -Mfundo Arnold Lushaba CHC
T: +27 78 033 5719
Nomfundo.Dlamini3@kznhealth.gov.za
- Mrs N. Mlambo
Director of Rehab- Mfundo Arnold Lushaba CHc
T: +27 72 445 6431
physio.Turton@kznhealth.gov.za
Timeline
Audiologist
Mfundo Arnold Lushaba Community Health Centre
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Audiology - Health Sciences
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2020 - 12.2023