Summer Svitavsky
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
I have participated in many different settings through my experience with Duquesne University. From their clinic based practice within the school as I observed and treated clients of all different ages and disorders. From clients with voice disorders to clients with articulation deficits. Duquesne University paved the way to success for their students. Once equipped with the right skills I completed 3 total externship experience each in a different setting. I completed externships in skilled nursing facility, school based, and medical setting. From there I was able to take my skills to a school based setting to complete my Certificate of Clinical Competence with The Hope Learning Center. I have continued my passion for speech with them as I approaching my first year as a Summer Svitavsky MS,CCC-SLP and I look forward in what is to come.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-language-pathologist
The Hope Learning Center
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Contributed to the IEP team and participating in annual IEP meetings as well as assessing and evaluating new Speech students.
- Writing and following IEPs for students with multiple disabilities
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Metro Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced communication skills by conducting comprehensive speech and language assessments for clients.
- Improved clients'' quality of life through the development and implementation of individualized treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal client care and progress towards goals.
- Developed strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and engagement in therapy sessions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working with diverse populations, including individuals with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, articulation disorders, fluency disorders, voice disorders, and aphasia.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
Education
Master of Speech Language Pathology - Speech Language Pathology
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Creativity and Innovation
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- SOAP Notes Expertise
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem Solving
- Empathy and Compassion
Accomplishments
Dean’s List, John G. Rangos, Sr. School of Health Sciences, Duquesne University
1. Academic All-District Team honors,
2. All-Academic Team honors, Atlantic 10 Women’s Swimming and Diving 3. Atlantic-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll
Certification
CPR
HIPAA Training
WHO Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Bloodborne Pathogens Training
HIPAA Training
MBSImP training
Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Clearance
License in Speech Language Pathology
Timeline
Speech-language-pathologist
The Hope Learning Center
08.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Metro Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Speech Language Pathology - Speech Language Pathology
Duquesne University
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