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Alexus Ahner

Festus,MO

Summary

I am currently a Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow with Experience in the evaluation and treatment of Speech, Language, Voice, and Dysphagia primarily through the St. Louis VA Medical Center. Proven ability to enhance patient communication through tailored therapy plans and interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering significant improvements in recovery outcomes for adults admitted to acute care or for inpatient rehabilitation. Committed to family-centered care and patient engagement to improve patients quality of life.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

St. Louis VA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
  • Assessed patients' speech, language, and swallowing disorders, developing targeted treatment strategies for optimal progress.
  • Enhanced patient communication abilities by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
  • Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
  • Evaluated patients Swallow function through use of Fibrotic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and Modified barium swallow studies.
  • Tailored speech therapy techniques to adults recovering from strokes, significantly improving their communication abilities.

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

City Academy School
07.2024 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to successful therapy outcomes.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to address social skills development and peer interaction in children with speech impairments.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other professionals.

Education

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Fontbonne University
St Louis, MO
05-2024

Bachelor of Science - Communication Science Disorders

Fontbonne University
St. Louis
05-2022

Skills

  • Aphasia treatment
  • Family-centered care
  • Assessment skills- Competent is administering MBS, FEES, SLUMS, RBANS, WAB
  • Cognitive-communication therapy
  • Alternative communication
  • Stroke rehabilitation
  • Dysphagia management
  • Voice rehabilitation
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Traumatic brain injury

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

St. Louis VA Medical Center
07.2024 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow

City Academy School
07.2024 - Current

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Fontbonne University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Science Disorders

Fontbonne University

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