RACHEL WILSON
Minocqua,WI
Summary
Innovative and collaborative Speech-Language Pathologist with advanced clinical expertise across medical and educational settings. Skilled in program development and facilitating multidisciplinary care. Recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association as a Distinguished Early Career Professional (2025). Proven leader in developing service solutions, securing grant funding, and advancing clinical outcomes for diverse patient populations. Dedicated to elevating patient/family experience, expanding services in underserved communities, and building strong clinical teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Friendly Village Nursing
Rhinelander, USA
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitate speech-language and cognitive communication rehabilitation services for adult and geriatric populations.
- Conduct swallowing evaluations and implement dysphagia treatment using evidence-based practice.
- Educate residents and families regarding speech, language, and swallowing strategies.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lakeland STAR School
Minocqua, USA
08.2022 - Current
- Provide direct speech-language services to students with autism and complex communication needs.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and IEP programming.
- Lead development of individualized learning goals and assistive communication supports.
- Train staff in communication strategies and behavioral communication support.
- Developed and presented a grant proposal for hiring additional SLPs in the region; grant approved and implemented for expanded services.
- Serve as supervising SLP for an SLPA in elementary education settings, including oversight of treatment plans and documentation quality
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aspirus
Woodruff, USA
06.2022 - Current
- Provide evaluation and treatment across swallowing, language, cognition, voice, and articulation disorders in the acute and outpatient setting.
- Collaborate with medical teams including PT, OT, nursing, radiology, behavioral health, and ENT.
- Develop individualized plans of care with measurable medical outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on communication strategies and swallowing safety.
- Maintain compliance with ASHA, hospital policy, and evidence-based practice standards.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Speech-Language Pathology
Concordia University-Wisconsin
05.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
University of Tennessee-Knoxville
05.2020
Skills
- Grant Writing
- Family/Patient Education
- AAC & Assistive Technology
- Multicultural Competence
- EMR/EHR
- Evidence-based treatment
- Public speaking
- Clinical documentation
Technical Professional Skills
- Grant Writing
- Family/Patient Education
- AAC & Assistive Technology
- Multicultural Competence
- EMR/EHR
- Evidence-based treatment
- Public speaking
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
- Wisconsin Speech-Language Pathology Licensure
Leadership Project Highlights
- ASHA Distinguished Early Career Professional Award, 2025
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Grant written, presented, and awarded for additional staffing services
- Supervisor of SLPA
- Leads parent/caregiver education sessions
- Facilitates interprofessional collaboration and clinical communication
Core Leadership Clinical Strengths
- Clinical Leadership & Supervision
- Program Development
- Grant Writing & Strategic Planning
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Advocacy & Service Expansion
- Staff Training
- Public Speaking & Presentation
- Patient-Centered Care
- Documentation & Compliance
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Friendly Village Nursing
01.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lakeland STAR School
08.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aspirus
06.2022 - Current
Master of Science (M.S.) - Speech-Language Pathology
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology
University of Tennessee-Knoxville