Christine Schaefer
Waterloo,Wisconsin
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with strong skills in patient advocacy and collaborative care. Experienced in developing effective treatment plans that enhance patient outcomes in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Watertown Health Center
Watertown, WI
03.2022 - Current
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated cognitive linguistic impairments and dysphagia in elderly patients within a skilled nursing facility.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Symbria Rehab
Fond Du Lac, WI
06.2014 - Current
Assessed, diagnosed, and managed cognitive linguistic impairments and dysphagia in skilled nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home environments.
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthReach Rehabilitation Services
Oconomowoc, WI
08.2003 - 06.2014
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated cognitive linguistic impairments and dysphagia in geriatric patients across skilled nursing facilities, assisted living environments, and home settings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Team Rehabilitation Services
Juneau, WI
05.2001 - 08.2003
Evaluated and provided support for individuals with cognitive linguistic impairments and dysphagia in the TBI population within a sub-acute setting. Supported the diagnosis and treatment of cognitive linguistic impairments and dysphagia for patients affected by TBI in a sub-acute environment.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, WI05-1999
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Caseload management
- Progress monitoring
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Communication strategies
- Treatment plan development
- Patient advocacy
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Watertown Health Center
03.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Symbria Rehab
06.2014 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthReach Rehabilitation Services
08.2003 - 06.2014
Speech-Language Pathologist
Team Rehabilitation Services
05.2001 - 08.2003
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Wisconsin, Madison