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Shelby Madsen

Cheney,WA

Summary

Motivated and inquisitive professional with legal, research, and healthcare experience seeking admission to Eastern Washington University's Master of Public Health program to gain the essential knowledge and skills to pursue scientific research in community health and disease prevention. Equipped with keen observational and analytical skills while maintaining a person-centered approach to problem-solving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Brief Writer

Dana C. Madsen Law Office
07.2011 - Current
  • Analyzed medical records to complete summary documentation of client disabilities
  • Utilized accounting software and legal databases
  • Assisted with clerical tasks including records management, evidence preparation, and answering incoming phone calls.

Graduate Student Research Assistant

Eastern Washington University, Brain Injury Social Communication Lab
11.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created custom data collection forms and guidelines to conduct systematic observation of patient responses to intervention
  • Analyzed data and provided a summary of findings to improve treatment program efficiency
  • Collaborated with supervisor to development a practical treatment manual for a novel intervention
  • Enhanced research quality by conducting thorough literature reviews on relevant topics.

SLP Graduate Student Clinician

Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers And Outpatient University Clinic
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Implemented speech-language therapy using evidence-based practices for school-aged children, adults, and geriatric patients
  • Conducted evaluations using a variety of standardized assessment tools
  • Maintained detailed data on patient progress and utilized EMR systems to record daily documentation
  • Evaluated effectiveness of interventions regularly and adjusting treatment plans as needed based on observed outcomes.
  • Collaborated with families, care team members, and tele-interpreters to support patient outcomes

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Eastern Washington University; Memory and Cognition Lab
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Coordinated with supervisors to implement study protocols with student participants
  • Followed informed consent processes and maintained confidentiality of participant data.
  • Participated in regular lab meetings and provided training and supervision for 2 incoming research assistants

Education

Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Eastern Washington University
Spokane, WA
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA
12.2016

Skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Clinical Assessment
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Active Listening
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Documentation
  • Time Management
  • Data Collection and Analysis

Research Project

Master’s Research Project Eastern Washington University                  01/2022 – 03/2023

Research Defense Title: Coding Participant Reactions to Analyze the Essential Ingredients of a Novel Intervention

  • Conducted literature reviews, created a research plan, and submitted a proposal for IRB approval
  • Adhered to participant confidentiality and consent processes
  • Developed a system of coding facial expressions to evaluate participant responses to a novel intervention
  • Presented and defended research study at EWU's 2023 Celebration of Scholarly Works symposium

Certification

  • Basic Life Support for Providers, American Heart Association - exp. 09/2025
  • Human Subjects in Research Training for Student Investigators, CITI Program - exp, 05/2025

Timeline

Graduate Student Research Assistant

Eastern Washington University, Brain Injury Social Communication Lab
11.2022 - 08.2023

SLP Graduate Student Clinician

Inpatient Rehabilitation Centers And Outpatient University Clinic
08.2021 - 05.2023

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Eastern Washington University; Memory and Cognition Lab
09.2019 - 03.2020

Legal Brief Writer

Dana C. Madsen Law Office
07.2011 - Current

Master of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Eastern Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Eastern Washington University

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And Government

Eastern Washington University
  • Basic Life Support for Providers, American Heart Association - exp. 09/2025
  • Human Subjects in Research Training for Student Investigators, CITI Program - exp, 05/2025
Shelby Madsen