Danielle N. Kridler
Austintown
Summary
Healthcare professional with strong background in care coordination. Skilled in patient advocacy, healthcare planning, and resource management. Known for effective team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Adaptable to changing needs with robust communication and organizational skills. Reliable and focused on delivering high-quality care outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Coordinator, Onsite
Optum Home and Community Care Transitions
11.2021 - Current
- Used company software and databases to generate recommendations of skilled services, rehabilitation schedule, and discharge needs.
- Managed patient caseloads effectively, ensuring timely follow-up and appropriate education.
- Developed strong relationships with community providers, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
- Conducted regular evaluations of care plan effectiveness, comparing current skilled services to CMS guidelines.
Director of Rehab
CommuniCare Health Services
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Created schedules for 8 employees
- Managed treatment minutes based on patient need and coordinated with insurance benefits/recommendations
- Obtained non-skilled insurance authorizations
- Attended IDT meetings for care management and clinical needs
- Performed inservices for rehab and other departments for training in various skills for patient safety/needs
- Created forms as needed to manage/track patient information
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
SLP PRN
Kids Choice Rehab Services, LLC
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided speech and language interventions to children ages 3-9 with Autism, cochlear implants, SLI, and articulation errors
- Completed daily notes and billing
- Communicated effectively with parents about client's goals, performance and progress
SLP, Salem Campus
Encore Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Administered assessments such as MoCA, SLUMS, MASA, MMSE and RIPA-G
- Provided Speech, language, voice, cognitive and swallow interventions for adults with aphasia, dysarthria, dysphonia, aphonia, dementia, alzheimer's and dysphagia
- Documented daily notes, weekly progress reports, monthly recertifications, discharges, and G-codes using Rehab Optima
- Initiated inservice training for kitchen staff and STNAs for proper thickening of liquids and use of swallow strategies
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
SLP
CareRite Centers LLC
07.2011 - 01.2018
- Administered various assessments such as the RIPA-G, LARK, and bedside swallow exam
- Provided speech, language, and swallow tx for adults with deficits such as dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, voice and cognitive deficits
- Documented daily notes, weekly and monthly progress reports, and discharges using ROX
- Utilized tx techniques such as VitalStim and Frazier Water Protocol
- Participated in Utilization Review meetings weekly and created and maintained tx schedules for 5 therapists and up to 30 clients
- Effectively communicated with and educated family members, Nurses, STNAs and other staff members
- Assistant Director of Therapy, March 2014- August 2015
SLP for Calcutta HCC
Circle Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Inc.
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Performed evaluations, provided tx and completed documentation for adults with deficits such as dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, MD, voice and cognitive deficits
- Gained experience providing care and tx to patients with trachs and vents
- Maintained schedule between two SNF and Home Health patients daily
SLP for Quincy Village
National Staffing Solutions
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Administered various assessments for speech, language, cognition, and swallowing skills
- Provided speech, language, and swallow tx for adults with deficits such as dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, voice and cognitive deficits
- Documented daily notes, weekly and monthly progress reports, and discharges using ROX
Speech-Language Pathologist for The Assumption Village
Blue Sky Therapy Management
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Performed evaluations including RIPA-G, ALFA, CADL, and bedside swallow exams
- Provided skilled therapy for a caseload up to 20 geriatric patients with deficits including dysphagia, dysarthria, apraxia, Alzheimer's dementia, and other cognitive impairments
- Created appropriate, customized goals and plans of care for each patient and documented daily notes, weekly progress notes, and PPS billing
- Effectively communicated with and educated family members, Nurses, STNAs and other staff members
Student Intern
Hope Academy
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Created a tx schedule for 23 students through communication with teachers
- Provided speech and language tx to students ages 5-14 with disorders such as Dyslexia, Autism, and receptive/expressive language deficits
- Recorded weekly lesson plans, SOAP notes and quarterly progress reports
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Akron
Akron, OH08.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders, Psychology
Baldwin-Wallace College
Berea, OH05.2006
Skills
- VitalStim therapy
- Care coordination
- Electronic health records
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Case management
- Medical terminology understanding
Accomplishments
- Psi Chi Honorary Society for Psychology Major/Minors earning a 3.5 G.P.A.
Affiliations
- NSSLHA, 2002-2007
- ASHA, 2008-present
- Ohio Speech-Language Hearing Association, 2007-present
Timeline
Care Coordinator, Onsite
Optum Home and Community Care Transitions
11.2021 - Current
Director of Rehab
CommuniCare Health Services
05.2019 - 10.2021
SLP PRN
Kids Choice Rehab Services, LLC
10.2018 - 05.2019
SLP, Salem Campus
Encore Rehabilitation
01.2018 - 04.2019
SLP
CareRite Centers LLC
07.2011 - 01.2018
SLP for Calcutta HCC
Circle Rehabilitation Physical Therapy Inc.
08.2010 - 07.2011
SLP for Quincy Village
National Staffing Solutions
05.2010 - 08.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist for The Assumption Village
Blue Sky Therapy Management
09.2008 - 02.2010
Student Intern
Hope Academy
09.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders, Psychology
Baldwin-Wallace College
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Akron
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