Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Kacie Tornes

Newark,OH

Summary

Communicative and motivated team player, well-versed in organizational skills, time management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech and Language Pathologist

Soliant
Newark, OH
08.2024 - Current
  • Administered standardized assessments to assess students' language and speech production abilities, including articulation, language, fluency, and pragmatics.
  • Provided direct therapy sessions, both individual and group, using evidence-based practices to improve communication skills for students in grades 1-8 at North Fork Schools.
  • Monitored student progress through data collection procedures.
  • Created written reports indicating assessment results, treatment goals, and student progress toward goals.
  • Collaborated with other therapists, intervention specialists, district representatives, teachers, and other staff to provide the most effective, individualized treatment services.
  • Completed billing for treatment sessions and evaluations.
  • Coordinated and participated in Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings with students' parents and other necessary staff to discuss evaluation results, treatment services, and student progress toward goals.

Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

Maxim Healthcare
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions focused on the treatment of expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language, communication, and articulation for students in grades K-8 at Performance Academies schools.
  • Administered evaluations (including the CELF-5, GFTA-3, etc.) assessing expressive, receptive, and pragmatic language skills, articulation, fluency, and voice.
  • Created written reports indicating assessment results, treatment recommendations, and progress reports.
  • Completed billing for treatment sessions and evaluations.
  • Collaborated with other therapists, intervention specialists, district representatives, teachers, and other staff to provide the most effective, individualized treatment services.
  • Communicated with students' parents regarding evaluation results, treatment services, and progress made by the student.

Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

Premier Therapy Services
Circleville, OH
10.2022 - 04.2023
  • Conducted individual therapy sessions focused on the treatment of speech, language, communication, voice disorders, and dysphagia, following session plans that included activities targeting patient goals for adults in skilled nursing facilities.
  • Administered evaluations assessing speech, language, communication, voice, and dysphagia.
  • Created written reports indicating the results of assessments and recommendations for treatment, daily notes, and progress report notes to document patients' progress throughout treatment, and adjusted treatment accordingly.
  • Completed billing for treatment sessions and evaluations.
  • Collaborated with other therapists to provide the most effective, patient-specific treatment services.
  • Engaged in counseling with patients and patients' caregivers or family regarding evaluations and treatment services.

Waitress Supervisor

Old Bag Of Nails Pub
Bexley, OH
05.2021 - 10.2022
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism, communication, and problem-solving skills when dealing with customer complaints, supporting server staff, and waiting on tables.
  • Assigned and coordinated work tasks of server staff to provide prompt and successful service to customers.
  • Monitored dining areas for seating availability, as well as the service, safety, and well-being of customers.
  • Monitored food preparation and plating, assisted with bussing and resetting tables, and provided continuous assistance with cleaning duties to keep the dining room and work areas clean.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served a personal section of tables at times.
  • Trained new hires in food handling, safety protocols, and the use of the POS system to boost knowledge and performance.

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Home
Ann Arbor, MI
10.2015 - 08.2018
  • Assisted the client with activities of daily living in order to increase their capability of safely living in their own home.
  • Engaged the client in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Monitored the client's overall health and well-being, and noted significant changes. This included recording vitals and providing medication reminders.
  • Assisted the client with personal hygiene, including providing assistance with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming.
  • Guided the client to the restroom and other rooms of the house safely using the client's walker.
  • Transported the client to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Prepared meals and assisted the client with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with the client and family members to facilitate a trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Completed light house cleaning duties and laundry tasks to keep the client's living space clean and functional.

Life Skills Trainer

NeuroRestorative
Ann Arbor, MI
05.2016 - 06.2018
  • Assisted individuals with traumatic brain injuries to complete activities of daily living and socialization skills.
  • Assisted with medication dispensing and observation, and helped clients set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
  • Provided transportation to appointments, events, and vocational settings.
  • Maintained detailed, confidential client files, and composed session notes following each session.
  • Helped to integrate clients into the local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Modeled positive behavior skills, as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities, to improve clients' social integration.
  • Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals, as well as assisted clients with meal preparation.
  • Promoted proper sanitation by training on important cleaning tasks in kitchens and bathrooms in each individual's living environment.
  • Collaborated with co-workers and medical personnel in order to provide the most effective client care possible.

Education

Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology

St. John's University
Queens, NY
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12-2017

Bachelor of Science - Communication

Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI
12-2017

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Organizational skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Building rapport
  • Documentation and report writing
  • Data collection and progress monitoring

Timeline

Speech and Language Pathologist

Soliant
08.2024 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

Maxim Healthcare
08.2023 - 05.2024

Speech Language Pathologist - Clinical Fellow

Premier Therapy Services
10.2022 - 04.2023

Waitress Supervisor

Old Bag Of Nails Pub
05.2021 - 10.2022

Life Skills Trainer

NeuroRestorative
05.2016 - 06.2018

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care Home
10.2015 - 08.2018

Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology

St. John's University

Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Science - Communication

Eastern Michigan University

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Kacie Tornes