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Rena  Spence

Rena Spence

Speech Language Pathologist CF
Chesapeake,VA

Summary

Highly motivated professional seeking to acquire a Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship in an adult rehab setting. I'm an innovative clinician who enjoys thinking of new and effective ways to implement therapy for patients of all ages. I'm an organized problem solver, diligent, flexible, and receptive clinician with the goal of providing evidence-based practice to ensure patients' safety and promote quality treatment services.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Externship 2

Bon Secours In Motion Therapy OP
08.2023 - 12.2023

Supervisor Christine Halloran

  • Planned and implemented individualized speech and language evaluation and intervention for adult clients in an outpatient rehab clinic under supervision.
  • Facilitated speech and language services to clients with neuro degenerative diseases, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, dysphagia, dysphonia, apraxia of speech, and dysarthria. Ages 18-95 with mild - severe deficits.
  • Collected/interpreted data to complete clinical documentation and create individualized care plans.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team
  • Patient/caregiver education
  • Referred patients for ancillary services in community.
  • Administered Standardized Assessments- Frenchay 2, WAB, Boston Naming test, Apraxia Battery, CAPE-V, BCAT, RIPA-2

Clinical Externship 1

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Pediatric OP
01.2023 - 04.2023

Supervisor Abby Landing

  • Planned and implemented individualized speech and language evaluation and intervention for pediatric clients in an outpatient rehab clinic under supervision.
  • Administered GFTA-2 and PLS 5
  • Facilitated speech and language services to clients with autism, speech and language delays, apraxia of speech, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and articulation/speech sound disorders.
  • Collected data, completed clinical documentation, assessed patients, and collaborated with other SLPs in the clinic.

Clinical Practicum 1-3

Old Dominion Speech And Hearing Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022

Supervisors Kelly Vega and Chila Nicholson

  • Planned and implemented individualized speech and language evaluation and intervention for pediatric and adult clients in a private clinic setting under supervision.
  • Administered PLS, CAAP-2, CAPE-V, Hearing Screenings
  • Collected data, completed clinical documentation, and exchanged consistent communication with family and supervisor to monitor progress toward speech and language goals.
  • Facilitated in-person and telehealth speech and language services to clients with aphasia, speech-sound disorders, and voice and resonance.

Education

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
12.2023

Bachelor of Science - Arts Management- Voice Concentration

Shenandoah University- Conservatory of Music
Winchester, VA
12.1996

Skills

  • Quickly build rapport
  • Organization
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Planning and Research
  • Creativity Disciplined
  • Teach singing and piano
  • Proficient in Epic
  • Patient-focused intervention

Timeline

Clinical Externship 2

Bon Secours In Motion Therapy OP
08.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Externship 1

Sentara Albemarle Medical Center Pediatric OP
01.2023 - 04.2023

Clinical Practicum 1-3

Old Dominion Speech And Hearing Clinic
01.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

Old Dominion University

Bachelor of Science - Arts Management- Voice Concentration

Shenandoah University- Conservatory of Music
Rena SpenceSpeech Language Pathologist CF