Amanda Thompson

• Phone: +61 2 9123 4567
• Email: amanda.thompson@email.com
• Location: Sydney, Australia
• LinkedIn: amanda-thompson-neuropsych

Summary

8 years of experience as a Clinical Neuropsychologist, providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, and intervention for diverse patient populations across various neurological and psychological conditions. Successfully developed and implemented evidence-based rehabilitation protocols, improving patient cognitive function and quality of life by an average of 25% in post-stroke and TBI cohorts. Authored multiple peer-reviewed publications on executive function and memory disorders.

Experience

Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2020 – present

• Led a team of 3 junior neuropsychologists in the assessment and management of complex neurological cases, including dementia, stroke, and traumatic brain injury.

• Developed and implemented a new cognitive rehabilitation program for post-concussion syndrome patients, resulting in a 30% reduction in reported cognitive symptoms.

• Provided expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning for over 500 patients annually.

• Contributed to research initiatives focused on early detection markers for neurodegenerative diseases, presenting findings at national conferences.

Clinical Neuropsychologist, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney -- Sydney, Australia

July 2016 – Feb 2020

• Conducted comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for inpatient and outpatient populations, including differential diagnosis of cognitive disorders.

• Designed and delivered psychoeducation and cognitive strategies to patients and their families, improving coping mechanisms and functional independence.

• Managed a caseload of 40+ patients per month, ensuring timely evaluations and detailed report generation for medical and legal purposes.

• Participated in weekly grand rounds and case conferences, presenting complex cases and contributing to collaborative care plans.

Provisional Neuropsychologist, Westmead Hospital -- Sydney, Australia

July 2014 – June 2016

• Completed supervised practice in neuropsychological assessment and intervention across various clinical settings, including rehabilitation and general neurology.

• Administered, scored, and interpreted a wide range of psychometric tests under the guidance of senior supervisors.

• Contributed to the development of patient-specific rehabilitation goals and monitored progress effectively.

• Gained foundational experience in clinical interviewing, report writing, and ethical practice in neuropsychology.

Education

University of Sydney, Doctor of Clinical Neuropsychology (DClinNeuro) in Clinical Neuropsychology -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2012 – June 2016

University of New South Wales, Bachelor of Science (Psychology) in Psychology (Honours) -- Sydney, Australia

Mar 2008 – Nov 2011

Skills

Neuropsychological Assessment: WAIS-IV, WMS-IV, CVLT-II, Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test, Boston Naming Test, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, MMSE, MoCA, ADAS-Cog

Clinical Expertise: Dementia syndromes, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, Epilepsy, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ADHD, Learning Disorders, Psychiatric comorbidities

Therapeutic Interventions: Cognitive Rehabilitation Therapy (CRT), Psychoeducation, Compensatory Strategy Training, Executive Function Training, Memory Enhancement Techniques, Behavioral Management

Research & Data Analysis: SPSS, R, Literature Review, Study Design, Data Interpretation, Manuscript Preparation

Professional Skills: Diagnostic Formulation, Report Writing, Multidisciplinary Collaboration, Patient & Family Counseling, Ethical Practice, Supervision