Hardworking Speech-Language Pathologist knowledgeable about proper diagnosis techniques and treatment strategies for a variety of impairments. Eager to help students and staff to succeed.
Overview
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Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
IEP Therapy Therapy
Columbus, IN
01.2020 - 05.2020
Worked for a contract company providing therapy services to public and private schools for pre-k thru high school-aged students for a variety of needs from articulation and language, to social-pragmatic skills
Completed evaluations, attended and contributed to IEP meetings, maintained all documentation, and created lesson plans
Pivoted from in-person to full virtual services due to the Covid 19 Pandemic
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Columbus Regional Health Physicians
Columbus, IN, IN
02/04/02 - 04/17/17
Provided services to patients from 0 to 100 years old in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinic, inpatient ICU, rehab unit, schools, and in the home.
Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized treatment plans and monitor progress.
Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple clients at once.
Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy evaluation of swallowing.
Created and led multiple in-house inservices for various medical staff members from nurses and MDs to PTs/OTs on a variety of topics related to Speech-Language Pathology and our services.
Led a brain injury support group for survivors and their caregivers.
Provided supervision for Speech Language Pathologists completing their CFY and to graduate SLPs completing internships.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
05-2001
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05-1999
Skills
Thorough and detailed documentation
Completes work in a timely manner
Ability to provide education and training to staff, family, and students/patients effectively
Diligently organizes and prioritizes tasks to optimize time and resources
Communicates well with co-workers, clients, and families
Demonstrates creativity in the ability to individualize care for each client based on their wants and needs
Produces positive outcomes
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence from The American Speech-Language Hearing Association since 2002
Indiana Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology since 2002
Columbus Regional Health two time Therapist of the Year
Affiliations
Led the Brain Injury Support Group at Columbus Regional Health
Accomplishments
Western Illinois University Honor Society Member
4.0 gpa
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
IEP Therapy Therapy
01.2020 - 05.2020
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Columbus Regional Health Physicians
02/04/02 - 04/17/17
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Western Illinois University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
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