Kelli Smith
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Speech Language Pathologist skilled in treatment plan development and patient education. Demonstrated experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and effective caseload management, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital
Knoxville, TN
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and provided treatment for individuals with cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, and other complex medical needs who have dysphagia, voice disorders, apraxia of speech, expressive/receptive language impairments and cognitive-linguistic deficits
- Identified and documented assessment results, patient goals, plan of care, and treatment progress
- Participated in interdisciplinary collaboration with physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietician, respiratory therapy, case management, nursing, and physicians
- Educated patients and caregivers on patient’s diagnosis, plan of care, and progress
- Participation in monthly stroke group and brain injury committees to create and promote education materials for hospital
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments
Speech Language Pathologist
Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport
Kingsport, TN
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Evaluated and provided treatment for individuals with cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, and other complex medical needs who have dysphagia, voice disorders, apraxia, expressive/receptive language impairments and cognitive-linguistic deficits
- Identified and documented assessment results, patient goals, plan of care, and treatment progress
- Interprofessional collaboration with physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietician, respiratory therapy, case management, nursing, and physicians
- Educated patients and caregivers on patient’s diagnosis, plan of care, and progress
Education
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2020
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Caseload management
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Treatment plan development
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
Certification
Certified SPEAK OUT! Therapy Program Provider
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Knoxville Rehabilitation Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Rehabilitation Hospital of Kingsport
06.2022 - 03.2023
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University