Sara Demler
Omro
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist offering 15 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning, and providing mentorship. Strong communication, collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Advocate Aurora Health
12.2015 - Current
- Provides treatment of speech, language and swallowing disorders for all ages
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments of both inpatient and outpatient.
- Marketing Committee lead
- Member of peer review committee, pediatric documentation committee, pediatric council
- Supervisor to several students and two speech clinical fellows
Rennes Health and Rehab
11.2013 - 05.2016
- Evaluate and treatment adults with swallowing impairments, speech and language deficits, voice disorders and cognitive deficits in a short-term rehab setting.
Bellin Health
08.2014 - 04.2016
- Evaluate and provided treatment of swallowing disorders, speech and language disorders and cognitive impairments in the acute and inpatient rehab setting.
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
03.2013 - 11.2013
- Evaluate and implement intervention for children with speech, language, and articulation disorders, cognitive impairments and autism, as well of feeding in an outpatient setting.
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 03.2013
- Experience with bedside swallow evaluations, modified barium swallow studies, language and cognitive evaluations and implementing treatment for these impairments in a medical-surgical acute and sub-acute rehabilitation setting.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI05.2009
Skills
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Effective caseload management
- Analytical reasoning
- Strong organizational abilities
- Proficient in EPIC, Microsoft and Adobe
Selected Continuing Education
- Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Management of Stroke, Rehab Institute of Chicago, 03/15, Green Bay, WI
- Mild Cognitive Impairment: Clinical Essentials for Building Cognitive Reserve, Kathryn Bayles and Kimberly McCullough, ASHA Convention, 11/13, Chicago, IL
- Working Out: Dysphagia with Exercise-Based Treatments, Lori Burkhead Morgan, ASHA Convention, 11/13, Chicago, IL
- Managing Dysphagia: Essential Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies, Jane Yakel, MS, CCC-SLP, 10/12, Portland, OR
- Cognitive Rehabilitation: Therapy, Therapy, Therapy, Jane Yankel, MS, CCC-SLP, 10/12, Portland, OR
- Cognitive-Communication Disorders, Jane Yankel, MS, CCC-SLP, 10/12, Portland, OR
Activities
- Wisconsin State Licensure in Speech Language Pathology
- Certificate of Clinical Competence, American Speech Language Hearing Association, 04/12
- Certified in Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (VitalStim), 11/13
- CPR and First Aid Certification – American Red Cross
- Experience with EPIC and Rehab Optima medical documentation
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Advocate Aurora Health
12.2015 - Current
Bellin Health
08.2014 - 04.2016
Rennes Health and Rehab
11.2013 - 05.2016
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
03.2013 - 11.2013
Kadlec Regional Medical Center
05.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Wisconsin
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Eastern Washington University
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