Hardworking employee; enthusiastic about learning the speech & language field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to individual/group success. Organized and dependable; successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Offers strong problem-solving abilities.
Work History
SLP Graduate Clinician
Harmony House
Waterloo, IA
01.2024 - 05.2024
Administered standardized tests as part of thorough evaluations, establishing accurate baselines for future goal-setting.
Provided clear explanations of complex concepts during therapy sessions, facilitating understanding among clients with varying levels of cognitive function.
Collaborated with interpersonal teams such as Physical Therapy (PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), and Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Oversaw daily management for dysphagia, dementia, aphasia, cognitive impairments, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, tracheostomy, and voice disorders.
Graduate Clinician
Roy Eblen Speech And Hearing Clinic
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2023 - 05.2024
Documented evaluations, treatment plan information, and progress notes to maintain updated client records.
Assessed needs of patients by performing comprehensive evaluations to determine level of functioning.
Diagnosed speech and language disorders such as Expressive/Receptive language and Fluency.
Documented client progress and adjusted treatment plans accordingly, maximizing therapeutic benefits over time.
Gained immense knowledge in AAC, expressive/receptive language, voice, dysphagia, aphasia, speech-sound disorders, and fluency.
Educated family members on strategies to support their loved ones communication development at home and within our community.
Speech Language Pathologist
North Mountain Medial and Rehabilitation
Phoenix, AZ
01.2025 - Current
Evaluated patients on mechanical ventilation or tracheostomy for readiness and appropriateness of speaking valve trials
Coordinated interdisciplinary care with pulmonologists, respiratory therapists, nursing, dietitians, and ENT to develop and adjust diet plans and determine speaking valve tolerance.
Reviewed ENT reports, physician progress notes, and diagnostic studies.
Interpreted Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and collaborated with patients to establish the least restrictive that maximizes quality of life without compromising airway protection.
Performed comprehensive dysphagia assessments, including cranial nerve exams, oral motor/structural examinations PO trials.
Educated patients/family and caregivers on swallowing strategies, communication supports, and safety precautions.
Administered standardized cognitive screening and assessments (e.g., MoCA, SLUMS, CLQT+)
Administered standardized language screening and assessments (e.g., WAB-R. & MAST)
Administered standardized swallow screening and assessment tools (e.g., Yale Swallow Protocol, TOMASS, EAT 10, etc.) to quantify swallowing function and risk.
Treated expressive and receptive language deficits, aphasia, and dysarthria with individualized therapy plans adapted to patient’s medical status and goals.
Developed and implemented voice therapy techniques for patients with laryngeal trauma, trach dependence, or post-ENT intervention.
Participated in daily interdisciplinary team meetings and patient rounds to update progress, adjust therapy plans, and advocate for SLP involvement in trach/vent management.
