Andrea Lauenstein
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fort Collins,Colorado
Summary
Accomplished speech-language pathologist seeking a position to evaluate and treat neurologically based patient populations and use my gift of relationship building to establish purposeful communication and skills for meaningful connection to others. My strengths can be highlighted in excellent patient care, a passion for learning, and continually developing my skillset through collaboration and mentorship with other professionals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
- Provide evaluation and treatment services to a full caseload of patients in the acute rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and outpatient settings.
- Evaluate and diagnose speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments in a neurologically based patient population and subsequently develop individualized treatment plans that focus on specific goals to return to highest level of function.
- Educate patients, families, and other caregivers on appropriate use of strategies to maximize communication in the neuro patient population including brain injury, stroke, aphasia and dementia.
- Participate in the neuro rehabilitation team and teach educational classes on subjects of brain injury and stroke including Ranchos Los Amigos Levels and neuroplasticity in stroke recovery.
- Demonstrate use of evidence based practice in all areas of treatment focusing on most recent developments in aphasia, dysphagia, dementia, dysarthria, voice, and TBI.
Clinical Liaison
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2017 - Current
- Managed approximately 25 relationships with referral sources and hospitals to ensure patient referrals and admissions
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to target key referral sources
- Coordinated approximately 50 patient transfers and admissions per month
- Negotiated discharge planning and care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and social workers.
- Developed and implemented patient education programs highlighting our stroke and respiratory certified programs for post-acute care.
- Participated in physician outreach and targeted marketing activities to improve patient referrals
- Developed and maintained relationships with payors to ensure reimbursement for services
Speech-Language Pathologist
University of Colorado Health
05.2010 - 10.2017
- Evaluated patient's speech, language, cognition and swallowing abilities in an acute trauma setting and developed individualized treatment plans based on deficits.
- Performed clinical swallow evaluations and videofluoroscopic swallow studies to determine appropriate swallow strategies for patients and safe diet/liquid texture selection in order to prevent aspiration in patients with dysphagia, including those with mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy.
- Assisted patients in developing a communication system in which they are most effectively able to convey their basic needs and desires.
- Collaborate with medical and social work professionals to assess clients and determine the best possible treatment plans for high quality of life
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska
Lincoln, Nebraska05-2001
Skills
- Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Digital Proficiency- Multiple Electronic Health Records
- Vital Stim Therapy
- FEES training
- MBSimp training and experience
- ASHA FOM certification
- Frazier Free Water Protocol Training
- Training and use of Ranchos Los Amigos Scales of Cognitive Functioning
- Passy Muir Provider
Accomplishments
Clinical Ladder Ernest Health October 2023
Affiliations
American Speech-Language Hearing Association
Special Services Provider License - Colorado & Idaho
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence ASHA December 2002
FEES Langmore Foundation June 2017
MBSImP Northern Speech Services December 2012
Vital Stim Therapy Ciao Seminars February 2013
Passy-Muir Provider Passy-Muir, Inc. March 2010
Frazier Water Protocol ASHA Professional Development February 2011
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Liaison
Northern Colorado Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
University of Colorado Health
05.2010 - 10.2017
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska
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