Kaylee Ludwig

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CF-SLP position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

• NSSLHA Member, 2022-present

CPR/BLS

(Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA)

Volunteer, Hospice of Health First- BrightStar

Melbourne, FL - 2015-Present

• Provided emotional support and companionship to children actively grieving the loss of a family member in a safe and nurturing environment.
• Facilitated age-appropriate activities and discussions to help children express their emotions and cope with their grief effectively.
• Assisted in organizing and leading group therapy sessions, focusing on themes of loss, coping mechanisms, and resilience.
• Offered a compassionate presence and a listening ear to validate children's feelings and experiences surrounding their loss.

Pediatric Clinical Practicum Experiences: Fall 2022 - Fall 2023

Location: Various (Virtual, Sebastian, FL, Brevard County Public Schools)

Virtual Therapy: Pediatric; Graduate Student in Speech-Language Pathology

• Conducted assessments, created tailored treatment plans, and utilized telecommunication technology for engaging therapy sessions.
• Collaborated with clinicians to set achievable goals and provided remote parent education, offering guidance on facilitating communication development at home
• Utilized telecommunication technology and specialized software to provide effective and engaging therapy sessions.

SOS Therapy Clinic (Summer 2023); Graduate Student Speech-Language Pathology

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations using standardized assessments and implemented evidence-based therapy techniques.
• Implemented evidence-based therapy techniques addressing articulation disorders, language delays, fluency disorders, and social communication deficits.
• Provided family-centered education and support for communication development at home.

Roy Allen Elementary School (Fall 2023); Graduate Student Speech-Language Pathology

• Collaborated with teachers and exceptional education staff to provide speech therapy services to students with diverse speech and language needs.
• Conducted individual and group therapy sessions targeting language, articulation, and social skills
• Conducted hearing screenings for students utilizing audiometric equipment to assess students' hearing abilities and identify potential hearing issues.
• Assisted in the development and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for non-verbal students.

Acute Inpatient Clinical Practicum: Spring 2024

Location: Viera Hospital, Cape Canaveral Hospital

Graduate Student Clinician

• Conducted comprehensive evaluations and screenings of patients with various communication and swallowing disorders
• Worked collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, nurses, physical therapists and occupational therapists to develop and implement patient-centered treatment plans.
• Provided bedside dysphagia evaluations and implemented dysphagia management strategies to ensure safe and effective oral intake.
• Administered instrumental assessments such as Modified Barium Swallow Study (MBSS) under supervision.
• Implemented speech and language therapy interventions targeting speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders in patients with diverse medical conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Documented patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge recommendations in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Provided patient and caregiver education on strategies to facilitate communication and swallowing recovery during hospitalization and after discharge.