Jennifer Kern
Vero Beach
Summary
Innovative and goal-oriented professional with diverse experience, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
River City Speech and Language Services
05.2017 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of cognitive-linguistic skills, enabling targeted treatments and measurable progress tracking.
- Designed engaging group therapy activities that fostered peer interaction and enhanced social communication skills among participants.
- Mentored graduate students during clinical placements, providing guidance on evidence-based practice, ethical considerations, and professional growth opportunities.
- Developed and executed data-driven treatment plans, effectively addressing individual patient goals.
- Contributed to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and quality improvement initiatives through active participation in staff meetings and committees.
- Developed and led workshops for parents, caregivers, and other professionals to share strategies for supporting individuals with communication challenges at home and in the community.
- Improved patient communication abilities by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Utilized appropriate technology tools such as augmentative communication devices to aid patients in achieving their communication objectives more efficiently.
- Enhanced patient quality of life by working closely with families to develop at-home strategies for continued progress outside of therapy sessions.
- Adapted therapy materials and approaches as needed to accommodate patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, languages, or learning styles.
- Coordinated with teachers and other school staff to ensure a cohesive approach to students' speech-language development within the educational setting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care and treatment planning.
- Provided support in IEP meetings, contributing valuable insights into student progress and potential accommodations needed for academic success.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' progress while adhering to HIPAA regulations, supporting ongoing assessment and intervention adjustments as needed.
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Easter Seals of California
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Provided guidance to families for supporting therapy efforts at home.
- Developed educational materials for supporting therapy outside clinical settings.
- Enhanced language comprehension through structured therapy exercises.
- Administered diagnostic tests for evaluating speech and language disorders.
- Enhanced non-verbal communication skills through targeted activities.
- Provided mentorship to new clinicians for ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Provided services both in-clinic and in-home.
- Scheduled services and maintained documentation for billing.
Scheduler
Mary Jane Rees Speech and Hearing Center
07.2010 - 05.2014
- Reduced scheduling conflicts and ensured timely execution of tasks through proactive rescheduling and resource allocation adjustments.
- Maintained a data base of interactions with clients and clinicians.
- Remained solutions-oriented in face of complex problems to assist management and overall business direction.
Research Transcriptionist
University of California, Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
08.2010 - 10.2012
- Transcribed audio recordings to produce clear and accurate written documents.
- Improved document accuracy by carefully proofreading transcriptions.
- Increased efficiency by managing multiple transcription projects simultaneously.
- Ensured consistency in transcriptions by following style guides and templates.
- Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information with care.
- Adapted to varied accents and dialects to ensure precise transcription.
- Proofread transcriptions for quality assurance, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Trained new transcriptionists to improve skills in use of transcription equipment.
- Assisted with research projects by transcribing patient data and reports.
- Worked independently, during hours that accommodated my graduated school schedule while maintaining workflow requirements.
Technical Writer
Carollo Engineers
06.2002 - 11.2008
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Managed version control and timely updates of documents through effective project tracking and organization skills.
- Conducted thorough document reviews to identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies, or areas needing clarification.
- Followed company policies and editorial guidelines to craft thorough, well-written content.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather information for accurate and comprehensive documentation.
- Coordinated with subject matter experts to ensure the accuracy of technical content in documentation projects.
- Managed documentation projects from concept to completion, meeting all deadlines.
- Edited and proofread technical documents for accuracy and consistency.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, CA05-2007
Skills
- IEP development
- Language evaluation and treatment
- Aphasia evaluation and treatment
- Speech sound disorder evaluation and treatment
- Pragmatic language evaluation and treatment
- Early intervention
- Collaboration with professionals
- Motor speech disorders
- Autism spectrum support
- Alternative communication
- Family education
- Clinical supervision
- Individualized treatment plans
- Childhood apraxia
- SOAP notes expertise
Certification
- State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - California Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist
- Visualizing and Verbalizing Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
River City Speech and Language Services
05.2017 - Current
Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist
Easter Seals of California
01.2013 - 09.2017
Research Transcriptionist
University of California, Davis M.I.N.D. Institute
08.2010 - 10.2012
Scheduler
Mary Jane Rees Speech and Hearing Center
07.2010 - 05.2014
Technical Writer
Carollo Engineers
06.2002 - 11.2008
- State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - California Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Specialist
- Visualizing and Verbalizing Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
California State University, Sacramento
Bachelor of Arts - English Studies
California State University, Sacramento
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