Kristin Ferris
Speech Language Pathologist
Cornville,AZ
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with pediatrics and adult populations of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing 17-year background in education.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Anchorage School District
Anchorage, AK
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Treated children between ages 3 to 5 with speech and language development problems.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
RehabCare
Canon City, CO
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Provided geriatric feeding recommendations for post-CVA, dementia, etc..
Speech Language Pathologist
San Luis Valley Medical Center
Alamosa, Colorado
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Performed , on average , 2-3 weekly adult and/or pediatric MBSS with radiologist and was responsible for interpretation, analyzing, and then diet recommendations for staff, physicians, kitchen staff, and family to know and understand.
Speech Language Pathologist
EnduraCare Acute Care Services
Weatherford, TX
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Performed , on average , 8 weekly adult MBSS with radiologist and was responsible for interpretation, analyzing, and then diet recommendations for staff, physicians, kitchen staff, and family to know and understand.
Speech Language Pathologist
Functional Pathways LLC.
Greenville, TX
04.2014 - 09.2016
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Assisted administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
Speech Language Pathologist
PATE Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
Anna, TX
05.2011 - 04.2014
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy as it relates to recovering from a TBI and taking advantage of neuroplasticity.
Speech Language Pathologist
Home Health
Dallas/Plano, Texas
05.2009 - 05.2011
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between ages 2 months to 6 years with speech and language development problems.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Diagnosed intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome and phonological processing disorders in patients.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Managed caseload of 35-40 inpatient, outpatient, home health and long-term care patients.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech Language Pathologist
Plano Independent School District
Plano, TX
08.2007 - 05.2009
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between ages 3 to 5 with speech and language development problems.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Chaska School District
Chaska, Minnesota
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Treated children between ages 3 to 5 with speech and language development problems.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Taught planned educational programs in speech therapy.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech Language Pathologist-CFY
Shakopee School District
Shakopee, MN
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ05.1994
Skills
- Assistive Technology
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Treatment Plan Development
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Language Problems
- Progress Monitoring
- Behavioral Assessment
- Preschool Programs
- Differentiated Instruction
- Therapeutic Services
- Certified in Lee Silverman Voice training
- Certified in Myofascial Release Techniques for swallow
- Certified in both VitalStim and AmpCare Neuro re-education training for swallow
- Trained in taping techniques for swallow
- Certified in SOS feeding training
- Certified in MBSims Diagnostic Testing Protocol
- Reading Comprehension
- AAC Devices
- Individual and Group Therapy
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Diagnostic Evaluation
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Anchorage School District
05.2020 - 05.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
RehabCare
09.2019 - 03.2020
Speech Language Pathologist
San Luis Valley Medical Center
10.2017 - 09.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
EnduraCare Acute Care Services
08.2016 - 08.2017
Speech Language Pathologist
Functional Pathways LLC.
04.2014 - 09.2016
Speech Language Pathologist
PATE Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center
05.2011 - 04.2014
Speech Language Pathologist
Home Health
05.2009 - 05.2011
Speech Language Pathologist
Plano Independent School District
08.2007 - 05.2009
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Chaska School District
08.2006 - 05.2007
Speech Language Pathologist-CFY
Shakopee School District
08.2005 - 05.2006
Master of Arts - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
Northern Arizona University
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