Rachael Donald
St Louis,MO
Summary
Ambitious graduate and emerging professional eager to begin career and help individuals reach their goals. Brings diverse experiences in both schools and inpatient rehabilitation along with the will to expand knowledge and skills. Ready to participate as member of a multidisciplinary case-management team and serve patients and families using evidenced-based practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Waitress
Triple Lakes Tavern
Dupo, IL
03.2020 - Current
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Graduate Student Extern
Prather Elementary
Granite City, IL
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided structured and play-based therapy to approximately 40 students with phonological disorders, speech sound disorders, and language disorders
- Engaged in therapy with students who utilized AAC devices
- Tracked student progress weekly and analyzed data to compose present levels and goals for student's IEPs
- Billed Medicaid daily
- Presented student progress and present levels of performance to special education team and family members via video conference, phone calls, and face-to-face meetings
Graduate Student Extern
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Completed initial evaluations for patients utilizing various assessments (SLUMS, CLQT, WAB, SCCAN, bedside swallow examination)
- Generated goals and implemented treatment plans based upon evaluation results and patient needs
- Navigated Epic software to produce evaluation reports, treatment notes, weekly progress reports, and discharge recommendations
- Collaborated with patient's care team (PTs, OTs, RNs, MDs, Radiologists, etc.) and family to carry out effective individualized treatment plan for differing diagnoses including dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive deficits for stroke and TBI/NTBI patients
- Assisted in several administrations of Modified Barium Swallow Studies and altered diet based upon MBSS observations
- Provided education to patients, family/friends, and other professionals about patient diagnosis, treatment plan, and at-home care instructions
Graduate Student Extern
St. Louis Special School District - MRHE
Richmond Heights, MO
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed caseload of approximately 60 students with speech sound disorders, phonological disorders, and language disorders ranging from 8 - 11 years old
- Interacted with and treated students with autism and genetic syndromes (Down Syndrome, Williams syndrome)
- Participated in and conducted IEP meetings
- Identified student's individual needs to create effective Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
- Collaborated with general and special education teachers, OT, and other professionals
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO05.2020
Skills
- Team-oriented
- Composes professional documentation
- Patient evaluation and treatment
- Adaptable
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR & AED) Provider
Timeline
Graduate Student Extern
Prather Elementary
03.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Student Extern
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Graduate Student Extern
St. Louis Special School District - MRHE
10.2021 - 12.2021
Waitress
Triple Lakes Tavern
03.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Southeast Missouri State University
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