Olivia Smith
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Summary
Experienced with developing tailored speech therapy plans. Utilizes effective communication techniques to engage patients and families. Knowledge of assessment tools and therapeutic strategies to support speech and language development.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist Internship
Hilcrest Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Addressed swallowing disorders with tailored therapeutic interventions, enhancing patients' ability to safely eat and drink.
- Gained clinical experience in bedside swallow evaluations and instrumental assessments (e.g., VFSS) to determine appropriate diet modifications and swallowing safety.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address dysphagia, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, and motor speech disorders.
- Educated families on strategies for supporting their loved one''s communication at home, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress.
- Strengthened interpersonal skills through frequent collaboration with supervising therapists and other healthcare professionals.
Student Clinician
OSU Speech-language-hearing Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Treated a wide range of conditions, including articulation, language delays, and fluency disorders in children, voice, aphasia, dysphagia, and cognitive-communication deficits in adults.
- Treated all patients with respect, taking into account beliefs, cultural background, and socioeconomic status of each.
- Conducted thorough assessments and developed personalized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
- Actively participated in weekly case conferences, discussing progress updates and collaborating on intervention strategies.
Fluency Camp Clinician
Oklahoma State University Summer Fluency Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided individual and group therapy utilizing evidence-based fluency treatments to support children with fluency disorders.
- Led group counseling and educational sessions for parents and caregivers of children who stutter, providing strategies to support fluency development at home.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive assessment plan for clients with fluency disorders, integrating standardized tests, speech samples, and client interviews to determine severity and impact.
Speech Pathology Assistant Internship
Griffin Promise Autism Clinic
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from instructor.
- Utilized child-led, play-based therapy to foster engagement, communication, and social interaction in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
Student Observer
01.2021 - Current
- OK- Kellyville Public Schools (Kellyville Upper Elementary School, Kellyville High School, Kellyville Middle School) -
- Pathways Therapy Center, Tulsa, OK
- The SPOT for Kids, Tulsa, OK
- Kaiser Rehabilitation Center, Tulsa, Ok (Rehab Center/ Outpatient)
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK12-2022
Skills
- Adaptive to Changing Environment
- Team Collaboration
- Treatment Plan Development
- Data Collecting
- Patient Focused Care
- Patience and tolerance
Certification
- SPEAK OUT!® program Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- MoCA Certification
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist Internship
Hilcrest Hospital
10.2024 - 12.2024
Fluency Camp Clinician
Oklahoma State University Summer Fluency Camp
06.2024 - 07.2024
Student Clinician
OSU Speech-language-hearing Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2024
Speech Pathology Assistant Internship
Griffin Promise Autism Clinic
01.2023 - 03.2023
Student Observer
01.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Oklahoma State University
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