Kimberly Bowen
Summary
Expert in building relationships and enhancing community education to drive awareness and business growth. Specializes in acquired neurologic disorders and cognitive linguistic impairments, with a strong focus on mental health's impact on communication. Proven skills in diagnostics, behavior management, and functional rehabilitation for diverse populations, including adolescents and adults with autism and brain injuries. Research expertise includes mental health assessment, narrative discourse, and rehabilitation methodologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist/Clinical Liaison
Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital
Denton, TX
11.2024 - Current
- Created individualized home programs for patients and families to carryover learned skills for improved safety.
- Coordinated with medical professionals throughout patient stay.
- Created unique plans for medically complex patients.
- Monitored progress of patients and potential patients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Proficient in CMS-13 criteria for appropriate compliance regulations.
- Trained caregivers on communication strategies.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests to create comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed various communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Analyzed case mix data to ensure optimal resource utilization throughout the continuum of care.
- Reviewed referrals for appropriateness of services requested and availability of resources.
- Compiled data from patient records for research activities related to outcomes management.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals in providing quality patient care.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation Hospital
Denton
05.2016 - Current
- Provided clinical education and leadership to graduate students
- Participated in and lead community support groups for stroke Survivors.
- Participated in daily IDT meetings.
- Provided direct therapy and evaluation services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing treatments.
- Utilized up to date evidence-based practice and trends in the field of communication disorders and dysphagia.
- Evaluated patients' oral motor functions for swallowing difficulties.
- Collaborated with other professionals to facilitate appropriate treatment plans.
- Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
- Proficient in Modified Barium Swallow Studies, conducting them to provide the safest and least restrictive diet.
Clinical Liaison
Medical City Healthcare
06.2022 - 11.2024
- Completed registration procedures for patients, expertly inputting information to meet provider, facility and legal requirements.
- Stayed current on community-based resources and services useful to patients.
- Organized timely and accurate referrals to help patients obtain health care services and access available resources.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
- Verified documentation methodically to avoid critical errors impacting care delivery and payments for services.
- Attended community events as a representative of the organization.
- Promoted positive interactions between the organization and external referral sources.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify appropriate care needs.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal regulations related to patient care.
Speech Language Pathologist
Rehab Without Walls
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Performed therapy in community settings in order to return patients to their community.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions addressing social pragmatic skills or other areas of need with multiple clients at once.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of North Texas
08.2013 - 05.2015
- Attended professional conferences to present research findings and network with peers in the field.
- Proctored undergraduate classes and exams on Neuroscience for Communication Disorders.
- Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.
- Provided comprehensive research assistance and support when designing and executing experiments.
- Liaised and collaborated with research teams to pool resources and help answer related research questions.
- Conducted literature reviews and synthesized research findings in preparation for data analysis.
Research Assistant
Callier Center for Communication Disoders
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted in conduction of EEG studies to children
- Kept track of equipment for proper working condition.
- Contributed ideas and suggestions regarding potential new areas of inquiry based on current trends in the field.
- Performed literature reviews to ensure accuracy of results.
- Interpreted results from experiments and surveys to generate meaningful conclusions.
- Verified accuracy of data by conducting quality assurance checks on collected materials.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress on ongoing projects or brainstorm ideas for future endeavors.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Plano ISD
07.2009 - 06.2011
- Monitored behavior of students in order to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
- Participated in meetings with teachers, administrators, counselors, parents and guardians, outside agencies regarding student's progress.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers to modify educational materials to meet the individual needs of each student.
- Attended professional development sessions related to working with special education populations.
- Offered emotional support during times of difficulty or crisis situations involving the student.
- Implemented behavior management strategies designed by special education staff members.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
University of North Texas
Denton05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders/Neuroscience
Univeristy of Texas At Dallas
Dallas05-2013
Some College (No Degree) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
University of North Texas
Certification Program - Crisis Intervention
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TXSkills
- Diagnostic testing and imaging
- Team collaboration
- Community resource knowledge
- Patient documentation
- Research analysis
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking
- Flexible and adaptable
- Complex behavior management
- Complex behavior management
- Community networking contacts
Dates
05/13/25, 05/13/25, 05/16/25, 05/09/25, 05/13/25, 04/15/25
Certification
- BLS
- ASHA CCCs
- MBSimP
- Amp Care
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist/Clinical Liaison
Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital
11.2024 - Current
Clinical Liaison
Medical City Healthcare
06.2022 - 11.2024
Speech Language Pathologist
Rehab Without Walls
10.2017 - 08.2020
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2016 - Current
Graduate Research Assistant
University Of North Texas
08.2013 - 05.2015
Research Assistant
Callier Center for Communication Disoders
01.2012 - 05.2013
Special Education Paraprofessional
Plano ISD
07.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders/Neuroscience
Univeristy of Texas At Dallas
Some College (No Degree) - Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
University of North Texas
Certification Program - Crisis Intervention
Tarrant County College
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