Jaycee Merritt
Summary
Approaching Speech-Language Pathologist, seeking a Clinical Fellowship, with an expected employment start date in January 2023.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
SLP Graduate Clinician
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Assess and provide treatment to a range of adults with varying medical diagnoses.
- Provide cognitive, dysphagia, dysarthria, aphasia, language, and voice therapy to adults in acute, inpatient, and outpatient settings.
- Perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) to assess and determine goals for client's with dysphagia.
- Collaborate with other medical professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team to best assess patients.
- Assist in Ampcare therapy to treat swallowing disorders in adults.
- Attended JRMC cancer board meetings to obtain knowledge on current research regarding head, neck, and pharyngeal cancer.
SLP Student/Graduate Clinician
Arkansas State University Speech & Hearing Clinic
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed hearing screenings and oral mechanism examinations
- Utilized Visi-Pitch™ & PRAAT software to evaluate and treat voice disorders
- Performed Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) to assess and determine treatment for clients with dysphagia
- Lead both individual and group therapy sessions for clients with Parkinson's Disease presenting with dysarthria
- Develop/implement customized treatment and session plans to best address client specific needs
- Implement Barton Reading and Spelling Program to individuals diagnosed with dyslexia
SLP Graduate Clinician
Annie Camp Jr. High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Implemented sign language and other forms of augmentative and alternative communication to best assist individuals with nonverbal means of communication.
- Implemented appropriate treatment plans, set goals, monitored client progress and adjusted treatments as needed.
- Attended Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) meetings, alongside client's caregivers and other members of the multidisciplinary team, to determine and discuss best plan of care for the client.
- Obtained data and used statistical measures to log client progress.
Education
Master of Communication Disorders -
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR05.2022
Skills
- Parkinson Voice Project SPEAK OUT!® Provider
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Mandated Reporter Certification
Additional Information
- Arkansas State University Department of Disaster Preparedness & Emergency Management- Graduate Assistant (2022-2023)
- Arkansas State University Department of Computer Science and Engineering- Student Employee (2020-2022)
Timeline
SLP Graduate Clinician
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
SLP Graduate Clinician
Annie Camp Jr. High School
01.2023 - 05.2023
SLP Student/Graduate Clinician
Arkansas State University Speech & Hearing Clinic
01.2022 - 08.2023
Master of Communication Disorders -
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Arkansas State University
Similar Profiles
Martha Hornsby FoxMartha Hornsby Fox
Medical ICU Registered Nurse at Jefferson Regional Medical CenterMedical ICU Registered Nurse at Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Michael JonesMichael Jones
Emergency Room Registered Nurse at Jefferson Regional Medical CenterEmergency Room Registered Nurse at Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Koriuna WilliamsKoriuna Williams
Certified Nursing Assistant at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, JRMCCertified Nursing Assistant at Jefferson Regional Medical Center, JRMC
Shelisa HarrisShelisa Harris
Dispatcher at Jefferson Regional Medical CenterDispatcher at Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Hilary KirikovHilary Kirikov
SLP Graduate Clinician at Carriage Healthcare CompaniesSLP Graduate Clinician at Carriage Healthcare Companies