Nwabisa Caroline Vulangengqele
Chief Audiologist
Johannesburg
Summary
Licensed Audiologist with specialized career in Cochlear implants since 2020. Passionate about improving access and optimizing patient quality of life by working together with the patient, family and all stakeholders involved to come up with a treatment plan that best suit the patient. Dedicated to providing thorough patient assessment, management, education, support and advocacy for patients. Detail oriented, reflective and flexible team leader. Ability to critically analyze services and come up with feasible solutions. Willingness to learn. do research and take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Have been part of the cochlear implant team for the past 4 years and able to use Medel software and products. Attended Medel foundation course in Austria in 2022, Medel product training for Vibrant and cochlear implants in 2023 and Maestro: objecjives measures training in 2023. Self learning has also been done with Medel products and software. Committed to providing best care services to cochlear implant patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Audiologist
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Johannesburg
2020.03 - Current
- Implantable hearing devices deputy team leader
- Cochlear implant clinic coordinator: Responsible for analysing the service, analyse stats, creating quality improvement plans (QIP), implementing QIPs and writing monthly reports.
- Motivate and order cochlear implants and upgrades from the hospital supply chain.
- Liaise with cochlear implant companies (Medel and Cochlear).
- Mentor newly qualified cochlear implant audiologists ( from hospitals across South Africa)
- Cochlear implant mapping
- Adult aural rehabilitation
- Work up cochlear implant candidates ( Initial assessment, Tymapometry, Audiometry, speech testing, Hearing aid fitting, Hearing aid verification, Hearing aid validation and pre operation counselling.
- Quality Assurance team leader ( Speech and department): Responsible for ensuring that the Chris Hani Baragwanath speech and Audiology department us complying with the department of health policies and standards. Analysing the service, creating quality improvement plans (QIP), implementing QIPs and writing monthly reports. Create and monitor yearly operational plan.
- Lead quality assurance sub sections ( Infection control, Occupational health & Safety, Ordering, Asset management, training and development)
- Ensure that the department is ready for audits and accreditation.
Production Level 1 Audiologist
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
Johannesburg
2016.01 - 2019.12
- Adult vestibular clinic coordinator (Bedside assessment)
- Vestibular assessment and management
- Adult audiology diagnostics ( Case history, Tympanometry, Audiometry, speech testing)
- Adult hearing aid fitting, verification and validation
- FM fitting
- Single sided deafness management ( Cross HAs, BAHA, BCHA)
- Quality Assurance team leader ( Speech and department)(2018-current): Responsible for ensuring that the Chris Hani Baragwanath speech and Audiology department us complying with the department of health policies and standards. Analysing the service, creating quality improvement plans (QIP), implementing QIPs and writing monthly reports. Create and monitor yearly operational plan.
- Lead quality assurance sub sections ( Infection control, Occupational health & Safety, Ordering, Asset management, training and development)
- Ensure that the department is ready for audits and accreditation.
Community Service Audiologist
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
Mthatha
2015.01 - 2015.12
- -Audiology diagnostics: paeds and adults ( Case history, Tympanometry, Audiometry, Play audiometry, VRA and speech testing)
- Vestibular assessment and management including VNG
- Adult and paediatric hearing aid fitting and validation
- BAHA fitting
- 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.
- 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
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 2011.01 - 2014.12
Additional Training - Additional Training in Cochlear Implant Mapping An
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town, South Africa 2020.02 - 2020.03
Skills
Hearing test administration
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Chief Audiologist
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
2020.03 - Current
Additional Training - Additional Training in Cochlear Implant Mapping An
Stellenbosch University
2020.02 - 2020.03
Production Level 1 Audiologist
Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
2016.01 - 2019.12
Community Service Audiologist
Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital
2015.01 - 2015.12
Bachelor of Science - Audiology
University of Cape Town
2011.01 - 2014.12
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