LeighAnna V. Morris, Au.D., CCC-A
Charlottesville,VA
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Audiologist and Cochlear Implant Director with a proven track record in leading audiological programs and managing high caseloads. Skilled in mentorship and fostering collaborative relationships to deliver exceptional patient care and drive program success. Seeking a position to continue fostering relationships, building programs, and ensuring patient success throughout their hearing journeys, especially when considering a cochlear implant.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Audiologist and Cochlear Implant Director
Evolution Hearing
Charlottesville, VA
10.2023 - Current
- Performed comprehensive audiometric evaluations for patients from 7 years of age to 106 years of age including uncomfortable loudness level testing (UCLs), QuickSIN testing (speech in noise), and Cognivue assessments.
- Provided comprehensive functional communication needs assessments in order to discover the best option for each patient's hearing needs.
- Fit hearing aids from all 6 major manufacturers with best practices, specifically real-ear measurements.
- Began and directed a cochlear implant assessment and programming program for adults. Worked with Cochlear Americas and Advanced Bionics sound processors. Grew case load from 0 to about 40 patients in 2.5 years.
- Built multidisciplinary relationships with otologists in the area to be able to provide appropriate care for patients throughout their hearing journeys.
- Planned and executed a continuing education night for local hearing care professionals to learn about our cochlear implant program, when a referral may be appropriate, and who to contact with questions regarding patients with more complex listening needs.
- Mentored audiology students in their second and third years.
- Managed a caseload of around 500 patients.
- Help rate 78%
Clinical Audiologist and Territory Manager
Revolution Hearing
Charlottesville, VA
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Conducted comprehensive audiometric evaluations for adult patients.
- Fit hearing aids from all 6 major manufacturers.
- Coordinated care across two clinics, managing a caseload of over 400 patients.
- Help rate 88%.
Pediatric Audiologist
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Norfolk, VA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed comprehensive audiometric evaluations for children birth to age 21 through a variety of methods including visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, traditional audiometry, and electrophysiologic measurements (auditory brainstem response testing, distortion product otoacoustic emission testing).
- Established and led a comprehensive program for assessing central auditory processing disorders (CAPD) in children aged 7 and older.
- Presented research on CAPD in children with cochlear implants at the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACIA) conference in Washington, DC.
- Collaborated with cochlear implant, CAPD, and autism spectrum disorders teams to formulate strategic recommendations and referrals for optimal patient care.
- Facilitated professional growth for third and fourth-year audiology doctoral students through structured mentoring. Advanced pediatric program objectives by implementing a comprehensive mentoring framework.
Pediatric Audiologist
Augusta University Health
Augusta, GA
06.2019 - 01.2020
- Performed comprehensive audiometric evaluations for patients birth to age 21 through visual reinforcement audiometry, conditioned play audiometry, traditional audiometry, and electrophysiologic measurements (auditory brainstem response and distortion product otoacoustic emissions).
- Performed conventional hearing aid, bone-anchored hearing aid, and cochlear implant assessments and fittings to treat hearing loss.
Audiology Fellow
University of Virginia Health
Charlottesville, VA
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Trained in all areas of audiometric evaluation and treatment, including pediatric and adult hearing evaluation, conventional and bone-anchored hearing aid fittings and verification, electrophysiologic assessment, vestibular assessment and treatment, cochlear implant assessment and programming, and intraoperative neuromonitoring.
- Primarily focused in pediatric assessment and treatment and cochlear implant assessment and treatment for all ages.
Education
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Knoxville, TN04-2019
Master of Science - Audiology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Knoxville, TN04-2017
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA05-2015
Skills
- Institute for Cochlear Implant Training (ICIT) Advanced Audiology Course
- Advanced Bionics Advanced Programming Course
- Cochlear Americas Comprehensive Nexa Training
- Hearing aid manufacturer trainings (Oticon, Phonak, Starkey, Widex, Resound, and Signia)
- Continuing education in best practices, ethics, mentoring, and effective communication
- Trainings for effective board proceedings by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
Certification
- American Speech-Language and Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A)
- Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Level 1 certification in wine
Timeline
Clinical Audiologist and Cochlear Implant Director
Evolution Hearing
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Audiologist and Territory Manager
Revolution Hearing
01.2023 - 09.2023
Pediatric Audiologist
Eastern Virginia Medical School
01.2020 - 01.2023
Pediatric Audiologist
Augusta University Health
06.2019 - 01.2020
Audiology Fellow
University of Virginia Health
06.2018 - 05.2019
Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) -
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Master of Science - Audiology
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Virginia