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Krysti Dockens

Beaumont,TX

Summary

I have 31 years of experience working across diverse settings. I have worked with individuals from preschool to adulthood; assessing and treating a wide variety of speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. I have also supervised speech-language pathology assistants and graduate students during their clinical placement. I am a collaborative team member who works closely with colleagues to develop and implement goals that support growth and success of the individual.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Silsbee ISD
08.2022 - Current
  • Assessed students with communication disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to create comprehensive treatment plans for students with complex communication disorders.
  • Completed assessment and funding process for AAC devices.
  • Conducted and/or participated in ARDs.
  • Completed progress reports and Medicaid.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Beaumont ISD
08.2016 - 05.2022
    • Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
    • Implemented individual and/or group therapy sessions based on individual needs or for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
    • Conducted and/or participated in ARD meetings.
    • Completed data collection, progress reports and Medicaid.
    • Supervised a speech-language pathology assistant for 6 years.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Pine Arbor Nursing Home/Christus St. Elizabeth/Hea
06.2011 - 08.2016
    • Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders for personalized treatment planning.
    • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
    • 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.
    • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and recommendations.
    • Educated staff, patient and patient family/caregiver on results of test and treatment.
    • Completed daily progress notes.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Beaumont ISD
08.2008 - 06.2011
  • Evaluated and diagnosed students with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address communication disorder.
  • Compiled and completed necessary documentation such as service logs, progress reports and Medicaid.
  • Mentored new speech-language pathologist.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Christus St. Elizabeth H
06.2002 - 08.2008
  • Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
  • Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of patients' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
  • Completed patient/family education
  • Completed necessary documentation (SOAP notes; FIM scores)
  • Supervised a graduate student.

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Lamar University
Beaumont, TX
08-1994

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

*American Speech-Language-Hearing Association

*State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Silsbee ISD
08.2022 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist

Beaumont ISD
08.2016 - 05.2022

Speech-Language Pathologist

Pine Arbor Nursing Home/Christus St. Elizabeth/Hea
06.2011 - 08.2016

Speech-Language Pathologist

Beaumont ISD
08.2008 - 06.2011

Speech-Language Pathologist

Christus St. Elizabeth H
06.2002 - 08.2008

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Lamar University

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