KRISTI BEEN
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Experienced with comprehensive auditory evaluations and treatment planning. Utilizes patient-centered approaches to enhance hearing and balance health. Knowledge of advanced audiometric techniques and patient counseling to support overall auditory wellness.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Audiologist
Colorado ENT and Allergy/Colorado Hearing
04.2010 - Current
- Experience in conducting comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations and immittance on adults and children being evaluated for a variety of hearing disorders in the ENT offices.
- Assessed integrity of auditory system by performing auditory brainstem response audiometry and electrocochleography.
- Took ear impressions and molds, ordered instruments, and fitted devices, making adjustments for comfort and optimal functionality.
- Educate patients and families on the proper use and maintenance of hearing aids, leading to improved device performance and user satisfaction.
- Provide follow-up care, programming, and monitoring for patients with bone anchored hearing devices to guarantee proper functionality.
- Implemented successful tinnitus management strategies, alleviating symptoms for numerous patients.
- Used ENG and VNG tests to evaluate vestibular systems.
Audiology Extern Student
First Choice Audiology
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Clinical Rotation: Gained experience in conducting comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations, immittance, and otoacoustic emissions on adults and children being evaluated for a variety of hearing disorders. Performed comprehensive case history interview, hearing aid selection, dispensing, and initial/follow-up evaluation of digital hearing aids following a comprehensive fitting verification/validation and follow-up protocol, performed earmold impressions, earmold and shell modifications and hearing aid troubleshooting.
Audiology Extern Student
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
06.2008 - 09.2008
- Clinical rotations: Completed one summer rotation of clinical training at the West Texas Rehabilitation Center. Gained experience in conducting comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations and immittance on adults and children being evaluated for a variety of hearing disorders. I performed extensive diagnostic testing on children being evaluated for speech disorders and worked closely with the speech language pathologist in this capacity. I gained experience in performing vestibular testing as well as vestibular rehabilitation. I performed hearing aid selection, dispensing, and initial/follow-up evaluation of digital hearing aids following a comprehensive fitting verification/validation and follow-up protocol, performed earmold impressions, earmold and shell modifications and hearing aid troubleshooting. I gained a tremendous amount of professional experience in working collaboratively with other specialties including physical therapy and speech language pathology.
Audiology Extern Student
Otolaryngology Clinic (Thomas Frederick Neal, MD & Stan E. Potocki, MD)
03.2008 - 06.2008
- Clinical Rotation: Gained experience in conducting comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations and immittance on adults and children being evaluated for a variety of hearing disorders in the ENT offices. Assist in hearing aid selection, dispensing, and initial/follow-up evaluation of digital hearing aids following a comprehensive fitting verification/validation and follow-up protocol; perform earmold impressions, earmold and shell modifications and hearing aid troubleshooting.
Audiology Extern Student
A.A. Audiology (Beltone- Private Practice)
06.2007 - 09.2007
- Clinical Rotation: Gained experience in conducting comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations, immittance, and otoacoustic emissions on adults and children being evaluated for a variety of hearing disorders. Performed comprehensive case history interview, hearing aid selection, dispensing, and initial/follow-up evaluation of digital hearing aids following a comprehensive fitting verification/validation and follow-up protocol, performed earmold impressions, earmold and shell modifications and hearing aid troubleshooting.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting comprehensive audiological evaluations and interpreting results accurately.
Audiology Extern Student
Texas Tech University Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Clinical rotations: Completed two semesters of on-campus clinical training in the TTUHSC Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic. Gained experience in conducting comprehensive diagnostic audiological evaluations and immittance on adults and children being evaluated for a variety of hearing disorders. Performed comprehensive case history interview, hearing aid selection, dispensing, and initial/follow-up evaluation of digital hearing aids following a comprehensive fitting verification/validation and follow-up protocol, performed earmold impressions, earmold and shell modifications and hearing aid troubleshooting. Assisted in activating and programming cochlear implants using Cochlear-Nucleus System and Advanced Bionics-Clarion Systems, as well as follow-up evaluations. Observed and understand intraoperative monitoring with CI neural responses. Performed auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing and data analysis (latencies, peak V, etc.). Helped conduct aural rehabilitation sessions, which included counseling and instruction in effective communication and coping strategies while in the presence of background noise.
Education
Doctor of Audiology -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, Texas05-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Lubbock, Texas05-2006
Certification
- State of Colorado Audiology License
- American Speech Language and Hearing Association Board Certified
- American Academy of Audiology Fellow
Research
Head research audiologist at Colorado ENT and Allergy. Participated in and facilitated audiology practices in the following research studies.
- Age related hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Menieres
Closely followed good clinical practices, FDA guidelines, and the Code of Federal Regulations. Regularly attended investigators meetings.
Timeline
Audiologist
Colorado ENT and Allergy/Colorado Hearing
04.2010 - Current
Audiology Extern Student
First Choice Audiology
06.2009 - 06.2010
Audiology Extern Student
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
06.2008 - 09.2008
Audiology Extern Student
Otolaryngology Clinic (Thomas Frederick Neal, MD & Stan E. Potocki, MD)
03.2008 - 06.2008
Audiology Extern Student
A.A. Audiology (Beltone- Private Practice)
06.2007 - 09.2007
Audiology Extern Student
Texas Tech University Speech-Language & Hearing Clinic
09.2006 - 06.2007
Doctor of Audiology -
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
Bachelor of Arts - Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
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