Shaela Hepworth
Colorado Springs ,CO
Summary
Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow with 5 years of experience in the schools and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Gillem Staffing
08.2019 - Current
- Maintained caseload of many treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives
- Monitored babies and young children with cognitive and motor developmental delays to provide supportive services
- Recorded student progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities
- Completed SOAP notes for client records
- Advocate for patients and follow individualized plans for optimal success
- Developed exceptional attendance record with special attention to punctuality and preparation to work upon arrival
SLP Graduate Clinician
Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation Clinic
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Maintained caseload of 35 treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Remote
Parallel Learning
08.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Recorded patient quarterly progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Trained using teletherapy platforms: Healthie, Google Meet, Zoom, and Work Ramp
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
WellCare Pediatric Therapy
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Managed caseload of 70 students at four schools with four supervisors.
Education
Current Graduate Student - Speech Language Pathology
Emerson College
Boston 12.2023
SLPA -
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ2019
Bachelor's Degree - Speech Communication Disorders
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO2004
Skills
- Treatment documentation
- Goal setting and planning
- Early intervention understanding
- Activity leading
- Data collection
- Progress reporting
- Therapy
- Project planning
- New employee training
Affiliations
- Member, American Speech and Hearing Association 2019 to Current
Cerifications/Insurance
SLP-CF conferral date 12/30/2023
SPEAK OUT! and LOUD Crowd certification through the Parkinson Voice Project, Inc.
Carries independent liability insurance through HPSO
SLPA authorization Colorado
SLPA license California
Volunteer work
Student State Officer for NSSLHA 2019-2020
ASHA Leadership Development Panel reviewer health care cohort March 2020
Northwest Surrogacy Center Surrogate Coordinator CO Springs 2020-current
Timeline
SLP Graduate Clinician
Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation Clinic
06.2023 - 09.2023
Speech Language Pathology Assistant Remote
Parallel Learning
08.2022 - 02.2023
Speech Language Pathologist Assistant
WellCare Pediatric Therapy
05.2020 - 08.2020
Speech Language Pathology Assistant
Gillem Staffing
08.2019 - Current
Current Graduate Student - Speech Language Pathology
Emerson College
SLPA -
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor's Degree - Speech Communication Disorders
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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