Katie Dickerhoof
Davenport,IA
Summary
With 15 years of experience in rehabilitation services within assisted and long-term living, I bring a high level of adaptability and professionalism. Eager to utilize skills and expertise to make a significant impact in the role of Speech-Language Pathologist at your company.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Manorcare/Harmony Skilled Nursing
02.2011 - Current
- Chart review and screening of all admissions and quarterly screenings of LTC patients
- Administered speech and language, voice, cognitive-linguistic, and dysphagia evaluations to patients to collect information on type and degree of impairments, using formal assessments.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated patients and caregivers about various techniques and strategies and created care plans.
- Supervised graduate students & collaborated with nursing and therapy team.
Speech-Language Pathologist
UNITY POINT- TRINITY HOSPITAL
07.2010 - 06.2015
- Completed evaluations and interpreted assessments & barium swallow studies
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Wrote reports and maintained proper documentation of information, such as client billing records, initial evaluation, treatment, progress, and discharge of clients.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for problems such as stuttering, delayed language, swallowing disorders, or voice disorders, based on own assessments and recommendations of physicians.
- Consulted with and referred clients to additional medical or educational services.
- Treated a variety of age ranges from pediatrics to elderly patients in acute, outpatient, and home health settings.
Education
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Normal, IL05.2010
B.A. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
Rock Island, IL05.2008
Skills
- Former Secretary of the Quad Cities Speech and Hearing Association (QSHA)
Certification
- Illinois and Iowa Speech-Language Pathology Licenses
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
- Current ASHA Member
- Lee Silverman (LSVT) LOUD Training
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Manorcare/Harmony Skilled Nursing
02.2011 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
UNITY POINT- TRINITY HOSPITAL
07.2010 - 06.2015
M.S. - Speech-Language Pathology
ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY
B.A. - Communication Sciences and Disorders
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
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