KATELYN Crits
Ardmore ,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic, dynamic speech language pathologist with 5 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion, attention to detail, and flexibility. passion and expertise in rehabilitation of brain injury survivors. Dedicated to work diligent to optimize functional communication, provide safe/ effective therapy for clients with swallow disorders. Enthusiastic to take on new cases to support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach, and an expertise in behavior management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SPEECH-LANGUAGE-PATHOLOGIST
Main Line Health- Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital,
08.2018 - Current
- Lead SLP on a locked brain injury unit managing complex medical and behavioral complexities.
- Evaluated,diagnosed and provided skilled speech therapy for cognitive-communication deficits, voice disorders and dysphagia.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Manage a caseload of at least 11 medically and behaviorally complex inpatient patients at anytime.
- Engaged parents and families in the therapy process with extensive education to support patient progress.
- Completed AM scheduling for the entire speech department, and ran billing error reports for all therapists across PT,OT and ST.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within hospital.
- Documented using EPIC.
- Ran a weekly ENT clinic with an ENT physician for voice evaluations and FEES.
- Completed VFSS for patients for instrumentation of pathology of dysphagia.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE
06.2018 - Current
- Completed clinical fellowship
- Evaluated, diagnosed and provided skilled speech therapy for communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia on the subacute rehab unit, alf, long term care unit, memory unit, and secure inpatient psychiatry unit
- Secure unit is a locked unit for individuals who require 24/hr medical and behavioral management
- Performed bedside swallow examinations, advocated for instrumentation when appropriate, provided dysphagia therapy for rehabilitating swallowing function and made recommendations for diet modifications and/or postural compensation strategies with staff training for patients' specific needs
- Initiated and implemented along with my CF supervisor a company wide transition into the current IDDSI guidelines working closely with regional dietary and training staff across buildings
- Educated patients, family and caregivers for continuity of care
- AAC trials and personal devices in cases of severe aphasia and/or apraxia
Assistant Director of Extended School Year Program
EDMONDS HOME FOR CHILDREN, BRYN
08.2014 - 08.2017
- St Edmond's Home serves medically fragile children (ages 3-31) with a diagnosis of severe or profound intellectual and physical disabilities
- Interviewed, hired, and trained approximated forty employees to care for the thirty-five children (ages 3-31) who live at the intermediate care facility, as well as the twelve community children who come for ESY who all require 24 hour medical care
- Assisted the Speech Language Pathologist in dysphagia and communication training/ therapy, paperwork, and programming AAC devices
Graduate Clinician Rotation
ST MARY'S REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Evaluated and treated an array of patients admitted to inpatient acute rehab with swallowing and/or communication/cognitive difficulties on the locked traumatic brain injury unit
- Evaluated and treated patients with a tracheostomy
- Provided in-depth counseling/education for family and patient on patients swallowing and/or communication/cognitive deficits and therapy plan.
Graduate Clinician Rotation
COLD SPRINGS SCHOOL
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided therapy for special education students ages 3-9 with learning and medical disabilities, which included Autism
- Spectrum Disorder, TBIs, Neurodegenerative Disorders, Hearing Impairment, Apraxia, Emotional Disturbances, and
- Articulation and Language Disorders
- Evaluated incoming students ages 2-3 years of age with various medical needs, communication disorders, and dysphagia
- Worked with alternative modes of communication such as low-tech communication boards, Proloquo2go, Choice
- Boards, Go Talk, basic sign language, and Dynavox Compass.
Graduate Clinician Rotation
UPPER DARBY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DREXEL HILL
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Evaluated and provided therapy for students ages 5-10 with various Fluency, Articulation, and Language Disorders
- Wrote IEP's and conducted IEP meetings with family and other staff members.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2018
Bachelor of Science, (B.S - Communication Sciences and Disorders
La Salle University
Philadelphia, PA05.2016
Certification
● Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in PA-
#SL014590
● ASHA certification of clinical competence- #4127927
● CPR/AED certified
● Certified brain injury specialist(CBIS)
● VFSS and FEES certified and competent
Affiliations
ASHA CERTIFICATION OF CLINICAL COMPETENCE- #14127927
Timeline
SPEECH-LANGUAGE-PATHOLOGIST
Main Line Health- Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital,
08.2018 - Current
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE
06.2018 - Current
Graduate Clinician Rotation
ST MARY'S REHABILITATION HOSPITAL
01.2018 - 05.2018
Graduate Clinician Rotation
COLD SPRINGS SCHOOL
08.2017 - 12.2017
Graduate Clinician Rotation
UPPER DARBY SCHOOL DISTRICT, DREXEL HILL
01.2017 - 05.2017
Assistant Director of Extended School Year Program
EDMONDS HOME FOR CHILDREN, BRYN
08.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
La Salle University
Bachelor of Science, (B.S - Communication Sciences and Disorders
La Salle University
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