Nikki Martin
Pace
Summary
Dynamic professional with a solid foundation in providing organizational support to senior leadership. Expertise in schedule management, project organization, and delivering top-notch administrative services. History of effective office management, staff training, and event coordination, paired with strong analytical and organizational skills. Known for prioritizing tasks and executing them with professionalism and sound judgment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist (Teletherapy)
CRA, INC.
01.2024 - Current
- Provided speech teletherapy for students grade PK-5 using Google Meet
- Reviewed, revised, and developed IEPs for students as a team member
- Facilitated IEP meetings as case manager for speech-only students
- Evaluated students to determine continued eligibility for special education services using WPS and Pearson online assessments in conjunction with informal methods
- Developed and implemented electronic systems to manage caseload and plan treatment using Google Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms
- Collaborated with speech therapy monitors and other SLPs to facilitate therapy sessions and coordinate treatment schedules
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
STEP UP REHAB
01.2021 - Current
- Planned treatment with nursing, social work, and rehab team
- Diagnosed and treated cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders in adults, co-treating with occupational and physical therapy
Speech-Language Pathologist (Teletherapy)
HUDDLE UP, INC.
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided speech teletherapy for students grade 6-12 using Zoom
- Planned a variety of therapy activities utilizing online resources
- Collaborated with team members using Google Suite
Speech-Language Pathologist
BRIGHT AND EARLY THERAPY
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Founded company as a private practice specializing in early intervention
- Developed and implemented business systems
- Directed and managed business with outsourced professionals (e.g. medical billing)
- Built relationships with Western Panhandle service coordinators and other service providers
- Evaluated children < age 3 for eligibility and exit as a team member using BDI-2
- Evaluated children < 3 using standardized evaluations including PLS-5, REEL-3, and HELP
- Provided speech-language therapy and/or early intervention to children < 3 with developmental delays using the PSP model in the natural environment
- Conducted Tiny Talkers group communication sessions with an ITDS
- Provided and received consultation to/from other professionals (ITDS, OT, PT) as needed for expertise in order to achieve IFSP outcomes
- Participated in all aspects of developing, reviewing, and revising IFSP's and IEP's
- Developed content for Facebook page as a service to clients and the community, including information provided by the Family Resource Specialist
Team Lead, PK Diagnostician
STEPPING STONES GROUP, SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Evaluated children PK-2 for eligibility into special education programs
- Developed and presented detailed reports of evaluation results and recommendations
- Provided speech-language therapy services for children PK-6
- Coordinated quarterly team meetings and planned bi-annual team dinners
- Collaborated with colleagues as a member of 3 special education teams for case management
- Supported new SLP graduates as Clinical Fellowship Supervisor
Speech-Language Pathologist
KINDRED AT HOME
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Counseled adult patients and families in-home
- Collaborated with nursing and rehab professionals during weekly meetings
- Documented treatment ensuring compliance with Medicare guidelines
Speech-Language Pathologist and Early Intervention Professional
TEAM THERAPY, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Founded company as a private practice specializing in early intervention
- Directed and managed 5 clinicians (2 SLP's, 2 ITDS, 1 PT)
- Credentialed with third party insurance and Florida Medicaid programs
- Billed third party insurance, Florida Medicaid, and West Central Early Steps
- Provided services as a speech-language pathologist and early intervention professional
- Evaluated children < age 3 for eligibility and for exit out of the program using BDI-2
- Worked with a business coach for 1 year to foster leadership skills
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
California State University
Northridge, CA01.2007
Bachelors of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL01.2004
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration and coordination
- Program and project management
- Logistics and scheduling
- Deadline management
- Office administration
- Problem solving
- Report writing and documentation
- Information confidentiality
- Legal compliance
- Bookkeeping and financial tracking
- Organizational efficiency
- Administrative support services
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Resourcefulness in operations
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace proficiency
- Dedicated remote workspace availability
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Award for Continuing Education
- Mentor for Expand Your SCOPE
- Fitness and Nutrition (Certified Personal Trainer)
- Volunteer Special Olympics Florida Northwest Region
Certification
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Florida Department of Health Speech-Language Pathology License
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist (Teletherapy)
CRA, INC.
01.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist (Teletherapy)
HUDDLE UP, INC.
01.2023 - 01.2024
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
STEP UP REHAB
01.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
BRIGHT AND EARLY THERAPY
01.2019 - 01.2021
Team Lead, PK Diagnostician
STEPPING STONES GROUP, SANTA ROSA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
01.2016 - 01.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
KINDRED AT HOME
01.2014 - 01.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist and Early Intervention Professional
TEAM THERAPY, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2014
Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
California State University
Bachelors of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of South Florida
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