Patricia Hassett
Cork
Summary
An enthusiastic health care worker with a keen interest in science and technology and writing documents. I have excellent written and communication skills, minimising jargon for service users. I enjoy working in an environment which prides itself on customer satisfaction and quality Improvement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Audiologist
Cork HSE Audiology Department
Cork
08.2017 - Current
- Creates local Audiology HSE Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Guidelines
- Ensures a quality service to all client users by requesting feedback/satisfaction forms, and performing regular audits
- Counsels clients on hearing aids and communication, depending on individual needs
- Supervises students and coaches junior members of staff
- Oversees stock management
- Organises and chairs adult clinical meetings.
Practice Education Coordinator and Student Tutor
Speech & Hearing Dept., Brookfield Health Science Complex, UCC
05.2015 - 08.2017
- Wrote first edition student and clinical educator handbooks
- Developed student learning materials
- Developed assessment methods for audiology clinical placement
- Strategic management of clinical placement including the development of placement opportunities and the education of clinical educators
- Ensured quality assurance of student learning environment by regular feedback from students and practice placements.
Staff grade audiologist
Audiology Dept., Galway University Hospital
06.2004 - 04.2015
- Carried out a wide range of diagnostic audiological tests on infants, children, and adults
- Maintained clinical documentation of client assessments
- Liaised with the Ear, Nose and Throat Dept and other healthcare professionals as appropriate
- Counselled adults regarding hearing loss and tinnitus management.
Hearing aid audiologist
Audiol- The Hearing Clinic
Limerick
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Carried out comprehensive hearing assessments adhering to BSA recommended guidelines
- Referred clients to other healthcare professionals where appropriate
- Counselled clients on hearing loss and advised on rehabilitation, hearing aids, and assistive listening devices using a comprehensive client-centered manner
- Performed satisfaction index on each client following rehabilitation
- Performed follow-up testing, repair, and fine-tuning of hearing aids for previous clients.
Hearing aid audiologist
Triton Hearing Clinic
Wellington
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Audiologist in a busy private clinic servicing a culturally diverse population
Staff nurse
St John of God Day Care Centre
Dublin
01.2001 - 03.2002
- Staff nurse for young adults with intellectual disability in a day care centre.
Locum staff nurse
Cora Hallinan Nursing Agency
Dublin
07.2000 - 01.2001
- Locum staff nurse for various residential centres for adults with intellectual/physical disabilities.
Staff nurse
St. Vincent’s Centre, Daughters of Charity
Limerick
10.1999 - 06.2000
- Staff nurse in a residential home for nine adults with intellectual disability and complex needs.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Writing, reviewing and revising HSE SOPs and PPPGs
- Quality assurance skills including auditing and creating client satisfaction forms
- Excellent time management skills
- Enjoys learning new skills and taking on new challenges
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Educational record
- Current: Technical Writing-Graduate Certificate, University of Limerick
- 2015-2017: Post-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Education, NUI,Galway
- 2010-2013: N.F.Q. Level 7 (Ordinary Bachelor’s Degree) in Science and Technology, National University of Ireland, Galway
- 2004-2006: Diploma in the Psychology of Counselling, National University of Ireland, Galway
- 200-2004: Certificate in Audiology (B.A.A.T Part 1 and 11 exams), Audiology Dept, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
- 1995-1998: An Bord Altranais Certificate in Intellectual Disability Nursing, St. Vincent Centre, Limerick
Timeline
Senior Audiologist
Cork HSE Audiology Department
08.2017 - Current
Practice Education Coordinator and Student Tutor
Speech & Hearing Dept., Brookfield Health Science Complex, UCC
05.2015 - 08.2017
Hearing aid audiologist
Audiol- The Hearing Clinic
09.2010 - 04.2011
Hearing aid audiologist
Triton Hearing Clinic
01.2009 - 04.2010
Staff grade audiologist
Audiology Dept., Galway University Hospital
06.2004 - 04.2015
Staff nurse
St John of God Day Care Centre
01.2001 - 03.2002
Locum staff nurse
Cora Hallinan Nursing Agency
07.2000 - 01.2001
Staff nurse
St. Vincent’s Centre, Daughters of Charity
10.1999 - 06.2000
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