Laken Lucas M.S. CCC-SLP
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Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) with experience in evaluation, treatment, collaboration, and progress monitoring across a diverse range of speech and language disorders in the public school setting. Seeking a travel therapy position in a hospital setting to expand expertise in acute and medical-based care. Recognized for a passionate and energetic approach to patient care, complemented by strong organizational skills and a commitment to educating patients and their families. Proficient in utilizing diagnostic tools and developing tailored intervention strategies to promote client improvement across various age groups and disorders.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Giles County Public Schools
Pearisburg, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Provide evidence-based speech-language assessment and intervention services to pre-K-12 students with articulation, language, fluency, voice, and pragmatic disorders.
- Experience with disorders of: Phonological Disorder, Expressive and Receptive Language Disorder, Fluency Disorder, Hypernasaility, Speech and Language Delay due to Hearing Loss, Developmental Disorder of Speech and Language (Autism, Down syndrome and NONO-associated X-linked intellectual disability syndrome (NAXIS) and Selective Mutism.
- Conduct evaluation, develop and implement IEPs, monitor student progress, and ensure compliance with IDEA and state guidelines.
- Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support academic and functional communication goals.
- Customize and manage vocabulary sets for AAC devices in Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), Proloquo2Go, GoTalk NOW, TouchChat, Tobii Dynavox tailored to individual student cognitive and motor abilities.
- Experience with electronic record keeping using Virginia IEP.
- Administer the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation, Third Edition (GFTA-3), Preschool Language Scales, Fifth Edition (PLS-5), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals, Fifth Edition (CELF-5), Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language, Second Edition (CASL-2), Expressive Vocabulary Test, Third Edition (EVT-3), Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT) and hearing screenings.
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Pediatric Therapy Services
Dublin, VA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided diagnostic, treatment and counseling services in home health setting for children ages 0-3 with diagnoses of Cerebral Palsy, Autism spectrum disorder, Down Syndrome, Feeding and Swallowing disorders, Apraxia of Speech behaviors, Waardenburg Syndrome, Cleft Lip and/or Palate, Deaf and Hard of Hearing and pre-maturity.
- Experience providing services in homes with parents, grandparents, caregivers and foster parents along with other professionals such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Service Coordinators and day-care teachers.
- Experience with electronic medical record keeping using Track Note.
- Experience writing appropriate documentation including daily notes and discharge summaries.
- Administered the Preschool Language Scales (PLS) and The Early Learning Accomplishment Profile (ELAP).
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Brandon Oaks Nursing Rehab
Roanoke, VA
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided diagnostic, treatment and counseling services in long-term care, rehabilitation, assisted living, independent living for older adults with diagnoses of dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and dysphagia.
- Administered screenings to assess patient's qualification for service.
- Experience with electronic medical record keeping using NetHealth and Matrix Care.
- Experience writing appropriate documentation including daily notes and discharge summaries.
- Administered the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), and Mann Assessment of Swallow Ability (MASA); Experience with converting scores of BCAT to Global Deterioration Scale (GDS).
Graduate Student Clinician
Radford University Speech, Language-Hearing Clinic
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided diagnostic, treatment and counseling services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, articulation and language disorders
- Provided diagnostic, treatment and counseling services for adults with aphasia
- Administered pure tone audiometry screenings
- Wrote appropriate documentation including care plans, SOAP notes and intervention summaries
- Experience with electronic medical record keeping using ClinicNote
- Administered the Clinical Assessment of Articulation and Phonology 2nd Edition (CAAP-2) and Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R)
- Experience with Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language 2nd Edition (CASL-2), Oral and Written Language Scales 2nd Edition (OWLS-II), Oral Passage Understanding Scale (OPUS), Expressive Vocabulary Test 2nd Edition (EVT-2), Western Aphasia Battery-Revised (WAB-R), Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test-Plus (CLQT+), Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation 3 (GFTA3) and Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals 5 (CELF-5) through Simucase.
Radford University Speech Language and Hearing Clinic
10.2019 - 08.2022
- Answered phone calls and communicated with patients and their families, scheduled hearing screening appointments, assisted professors with tasks, managed and tracked accountability of patient charts and diagnostic materials.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Radford University
Radford, VA04.2021
National, Association | Radford University
NSSHLA Vice President
2021
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Waldron College Interdisciplinary Symposium | Radford University
Skills
- Goal Development
- Intervention Strategies
- Team Meetings
- Daily Progress Notes
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Health Information Access
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Membership: 14398589
- Virginia Licensure: 2202011582
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Red Cross 03/2026
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Giles County Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Pediatric Therapy Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
Speech-Language Pathology Intern
Brandon Oaks Nursing Rehab
08.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
Radford University Speech, Language-Hearing Clinic
08.2021 - 07.2022
Radford University Speech Language and Hearing Clinic
10.2019 - 08.2022
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Waldron College Interdisciplinary Symposium | Radford University
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Radford University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Radford University
National, Association | Radford University
NSSHLA Vice President