Kelly Petzing

Administered speech therapy evaluations to diagnose residents and develop treatment plans

Monitored resident's progress and adjusted treatment accordingly

Recorded information on the initial evaluation , treatment, progress and discharge of clients.

Observed and assessed the progress and prepared detailed reports.

Ensured compliance with relevant laws, regulations, or standards

Maintained a cooperative relationship among healthcare team members and contributed to a team effort.

• Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
• Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
• Tailored speech therapy techniques to adults recovering from strokes, significantly improving their communication abilities.

• Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
• Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
• Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
• Developed resource materials for parents to continue speech therapy practices at home, enhancing progress.
• Integrated cultural and linguistic considerations into therapy plans, addressing diverse needs of patient population.
• Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
• Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.

• Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
• Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
• Collaborated with teachers and parents to support children's speech and language development in academic and home settings.
• Promoted early detection of speech and language disorders through community screening programs.
• Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
• Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.

• Led professional development workshops for colleagues seeking to expand their knowledge in the field of speech-language pathology.
• Strengthened relationships with local schools by providing consultation services for educators working with students exhibiting speech-language difficulties.
• Advocated for individuals with communication disorders by participating in local and national organizations dedicated to supporting the profession and promoting increased access to services.
• Elevated patient confidence in social settings by improving pragmatic language skills through role-playing and social stories.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication challenges, leading to targeted intervention strategies.
• Improved patient articulation and phonological awareness with introduction of innovative therapy techniques.
• Maximized therapy session effectiveness by utilizing evidence-based practices and continuously updating methods based on latest research.
• Facilitated smoother transitions for students with speech and language impairments from school to post-secondary education or employment, by providing focused vocational communication training.
• Enhanced children's communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's specific needs.

• Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy programs tailored to their specific needs.
• Monitored patient progress throughout treatment and adjusted therapy plans accordingly to maximize results.
• Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, and communication challenges, leading to targeted intervention strategies.
• Enhanced children's communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to each child's specific needs.