Katlyn Burkey
Alexandria,MN
Summary
A passionate speech-language pathologist specializing in pediatric, school, and rehabilitative care with a range of clients from the ages of infancy to geriatrics. Possessing four years of providing attentive care to an extensive array of patients while working with other medical professionals in a team setting. Maintains expertise in developmental disorders, genetic disorders, stroke and brain injuries, and progressive neurological disorders with co-existing communication and swallowing deficits.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Speech Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
- Improved student communication skills by implementing individualized speech therapy treatment plans.
- Consulted with school staff regarding student progress and accommodations required for optimal educational support related to speech/language needs.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Evaluated and diagnosed various speech and language impairments, guiding the development of tailored therapy solutions.
- Developed strong rapport with students and families, fostering open communication about goals and progress.
- Promoted a positive environment conducive to learning through patience, encouragement, and creative approaches to therapy sessions.
Speech-Language Pathologist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluates and treats individuals in an inpatient setting presenting with diagnoses such as strokes, concussions, traumatic brain injury (TBI), mild-cognitive impairments, dementia, voice disorders, and COVID-19
- Collaborates with rehab team members such as nursing, respiratory therapy, physical and occupational therapy, nurse practitioners, doctors, and case management
- Utilizes evidence-based practice to implement plans of care under the domains of cognition, language, speech, and swallowing
- Develops timely and concise documentation of evaluations and therapeutic interventions.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Partners Clinic
06.2019 - 09.2023
- Administers speech and language evaluations to diagnose and implement treatment plans for children ages birth to 21 on site, in daycares, or in home environments
- Delivers therapy services to 30+ active patients with an array of disorders including: receptive/expressive language disorders, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, apraxia of speech, orofacial myofunctional disorders, and selective mutism
- Collaborates with licensed occupational therapists, physical therapists, early interventionists, mental health counselors, and other professionals to provide speech therapy services using an interdisciplinary approach
- Independently manages a caseload and completes documentation consistently meeting deadlines and productivity standards
- Mentored students and a clinical fellow by completing direct and indirect supervision including evaluations, treatment sessions, and documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Moorhead, MN05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Hearing Sciences
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Moorhead, MN05.2017
Skills
- Communication
- Treatment Planning
- Patience
- Flexibility
- Multicultural Competence
- Compassion
- Diagnostics
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication
- Collaboration with Professionals
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- North Dakota State Licensure, North Dakota State Board of Examiners Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, 12/2023
- Minnesota State Licensure, Minnesota Department of Health, 01/2025
- Basic Life Support (BLS), International CPR Institute, 07/2025
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA), 12/2023
- California State Licensure, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board, 09/2025
References
- Sarah Nordin, MOT, OTR/L, CBIST, Director of Rehabilitation - PAM Rehab, snordin@pamrehab.com, (218)-779-0866
- Brinn Braton, M.S., CCC-SLP, CF Supervisor - Pediatric Partners Clinic, brinn.braton@sevitahealth.com, (701) 866-3006
- Laura Hofer, M.S., CCC-SLP, SLP Manager - Pediatric Partners Clinic, laura.hofer@sevitahealth.com, (320) 250-2593
Timeline
Contract Speech Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Pediatric Partners Clinic
06.2019 - 09.2023
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Hearing Sciences
Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)
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