Kelli Schexnayder
Summary
- Passionate and energetic years of job experience designing activities to develop language and articulation skills.
- Background facilitating speech programs to foster alternative communication systems.
- Manages and monitors progress through raw data collection and communicate developments in reports. - Focused on helping people of all ages develop and improve skills required for effective speech.
- Highly organized with attention to detail and motivated nature.
- Dependable and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
- Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant Director
Broad River Rehab
2022.04 - Current
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provide the staff with in-service trainings and information regarding changes in policies Facilitating and participating in brainstorm sessions to implement new procedures and marketing ideas that promote productivity
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume by 15% through improved scheduling and rapid insurance approval turnaround.
- Trained and oriented new Speech Pathologist.
- Streamlining patient assessment and continuing care strategies in team oriented environment of open communication and mutual respect.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Supported the evaluation of new products, and provided clinical feedback to marketing and sales.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Conducting interviews with new candidates and making recommendations for available positions.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Reliant Rehab
2021.11 - 2023.04
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Feldcare Connects
2018.08 - 2021.11
- Independent Contractor for Home Health
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Communicated with doctors and nurses on effective treatment plans and frequency of intervention.
- Marketed and trained family members and patients on different types of communication and swallowing devices.
- Managed and planned out scheduling for effective assessments and interventions.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing and counseling.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant Director
Bonterra Nursing and Rehab Center
2015.09 - 2018.08
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provide the staff with in-service trainings and information regarding changes in policies Facilitating and participating in brainstorm sessions to implement new procedures and marketing ideas that promote productivity
- Increased weekly average patient visit volume by 15% through improved scheduling and rapid insurance approval turnaround.
- Trained and oriented new Speech Pathologist.
- Streamlining patient assessment and continuing care strategies in team oriented environment of open communication and mutual respect.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Supported the evaluation of new products, and provided clinical feedback to marketing and sales.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Conducting interviews with new candidates and making recommendations for available positions.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
2017.03 - 2018.08
- Oncology Outpatient Rehab, Acute Care, Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Progressus Therapy
2014.09 - 2018.05
- Assessing and treating communication disorders related to articulation, language, cognitive-communication, and fluency
- Elementary and Middle school setting.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues.
- Documented developments and regressions in student's speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated teachers and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies for effective communication.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
2015.06 - 2015.08
- Acute/ICU/Inpatient/Outpatient/Modified Barium Swallow Studies/Adults and Geriatric
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Westminster Nursing and Rehab Center
2014.03 - 2015.08
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Jonesboro Nursing and Rehab Center
2012.10 - 2014.08
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S.CCC-SLP
Southern Regional Medical Center Hospital
2013.01 - 2013.12
- Acute/ICU/Inpatient/Outpatient/Modified Barium Swallow Studies/Adults and Geriatric
- Oncology Outpatient Rehab, Acute Care, Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech-Language Pathologist, MS.CCC-SLP
Delta Flex Travelers – BCM Innovative Therapies, Inc. – Travel Assignment
2012.07 - 2012.09
- Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation/Adult Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Supervised two Speech Therapist Assistants
- Assessing and treating communication disorders related to articulation, language, cognitive-communication, fluency, and dysphagia
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S.CCC-SLP
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ochsner Hospital, St. James Parish Hospital, River Parishes Hospital
2011.01 - 2012.07
- ICU/Acute/Inpatient/Outpatient/Modified Barium Swallow Studies/Pediatric, Adults, Geriatric
- Acute/ICU/Inpatient/Outpatient/Modified Barium Swallow Studies/Adults and Geriatric
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Reliant Rehab – Skilled Nursing
2009.01 - 2012.07
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S.CCC-SLP
Woman's Hospital/Wellness Center
2010.02 - 2011.05
- Assessing and treating communication disorders related to articulation, language, cognitive-communication, and fluency
- Elementary and Middle school setting.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues.
- Documented developments and regressions in student's speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated teachers and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies for effective communication.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship Year
Tri-Star Rehab – Skilled Nursing
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement and swallowing techniques.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics related to speech and language and swallowing.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and swallowing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and impediments and trained caregivers in safe swallow precautions to utilize with patients.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA07.2006
Skills
- Speech-Language Pathologist Assistance
- AAC Devices
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Operational Standards
- Client Screening
- Patient Histories
- Smart Board Technology
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Student Rapport-Building
- Social Perceptiveness
- Scheduling Medical Appointments
- Social Behaviors
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Treatment Protocol Implementation
Registration Qualifications Training
- Currently hold an SLP license in the state of Georgia.
- Currently hold an SLP license in the state of California.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant Director
Broad River Rehab
2022.04 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Reliant Rehab
2021.11 - 2023.04
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Feldcare Connects
2018.08 - 2021.11
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Cancer Treatment Centers of America
2017.03 - 2018.08
Speech Language Pathologist - Assistant Director
Bonterra Nursing and Rehab Center
2015.09 - 2018.08
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
2015.06 - 2015.08
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Progressus Therapy
2014.09 - 2018.05
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Westminster Nursing and Rehab Center
2014.03 - 2015.08
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S.CCC-SLP
Southern Regional Medical Center Hospital
2013.01 - 2013.12
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Jonesboro Nursing and Rehab Center
2012.10 - 2014.08
Speech-Language Pathologist, MS.CCC-SLP
Delta Flex Travelers – BCM Innovative Therapies, Inc. – Travel Assignment
2012.07 - 2012.09
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S.CCC-SLP
St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ochsner Hospital, St. James Parish Hospital, River Parishes Hospital
2011.01 - 2012.07
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.S.CCC-SLP
Woman's Hospital/Wellness Center
2010.02 - 2011.05
Speech Language Pathologist, M.S. CCC-SLP
Reliant Rehab – Skilled Nursing
2009.01 - 2012.07
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellowship Year
Tri-Star Rehab – Skilled Nursing
2009.01 - 2010.01
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern University And A & M College
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
Southern University And A & M College
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