Kimberly Schanbacher
North Mankato,MN
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record at Benedictine Living Community, adept in caseload management and patient advocacy. Excelled in developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient communication. Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practices and attention to detail, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Benedictine Living Community
St. Peter, MN
07.2013 - Current
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Performed bedside swallow evaluations and assisted in dysphagia evaluations using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Organized and coordinated the daily operations of the Rehabilitation department.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, therapists, nurses, case managers, and families involved in the care of patients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Benedictine Living CommunityKODA
Owatonna, MN
02.2013 - 06.2024
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
Mankato, MN
02.2008 - 01.2013
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mankato Area Public Schools
Mankato, MN
08.2001 - 06.2006
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellowship)
Minnesota Valley Rehabilitation
Prior Lake, MN
06.2000 - 07.2001
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12-1999
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Assessments
- Implement treatment plans
- Caseload management
- Attention to detail
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- ASHA certification since 1999
- Minnesota State Department of Health since 1999
- Dementia Capable Care certified
- CPR certified
- Parkinson Voice Project SPEAK OUT! provider
- LSVT certified
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Benedictine Living Community
07.2013 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Benedictine Living CommunityKODA
02.2013 - 06.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
02.2008 - 01.2013
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mankato Area Public Schools
08.2001 - 06.2006
Speech-Language Pathologist (Clinical Fellowship)
Minnesota Valley Rehabilitation
06.2000 - 07.2001
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
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