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TEGAN SCHULTZ

Cedar Falls,IA.

Summary

Speech-language pathology graduate student with experience in clinical and nursing home settings. Compassionate and able practitioner who easily develops rapport with clients in order to maximise progress while undergoing therapy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Student Clinician

University Of Northern Iowa
01.2022 - Current
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy
  • Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals
  • Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests
  • Created lesson plans to target goals

Communication Assistant

Harmony House Health Care Center – ABCM Corporation
11.2021 - Current
  • Assess clients with TBIs, brain injuries, and tracheostomy/ventilators in language, voice, fluency, articulation, swallowing or hearing and implement treatment plans as directed by a speech-language pathologist
  • Assist residents with feeding and report changes in diets and swallowing
  • Program and provide instruction in the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices
  • Take data and create reports on resident’s speech programs
  • Demonstrate or share information with patients, families, and staff regarding feeding, speech, and language strategies developed and directed by the SLP
  • Assist in other areas when needed such as activities, driving, restorative CNA, and CNA
  • Worked and collaborated with other professionals such as OT, PT, and social worker

Certified Nursing Assistant

NewAldaya Lifescapes
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provide personal hygiene for 20+ elderly patients or those recovering from surgeries, injuries or accidents by assisting with their basic needs, such as showering, bathing, dressing and eating
  • Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake and output of urine
  • Follow individualized care plans for 40+ residents by working closely with nursing staff
  • Establish a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques
  • Chart and document conditions and changes in residents

Direct Support Associate, Memory Care House

NewAldaya Lifescapes
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Led and planned activities and games for residents with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
  • Worked one-on-one with residents
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families to create a positive care environment
  • Responded appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of patients

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders, Gerontology

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2022

Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Northern Iowa
05.2024

Skills

  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Adaptable
  • Clinical Skills
  • AAC Devices
  • Speech and Language Disorders
  • Active Listening
  • Emotional Support
  • Training new hires

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CPR Certified
  • Chauffer’s License
  • Research on simulation use in pediatric feeding and swallowing
  • Dementia and Alzheimer’s training

Timeline

Graduate Student Clinician

University Of Northern Iowa
01.2022 - Current

Communication Assistant

Harmony House Health Care Center – ABCM Corporation
11.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

NewAldaya Lifescapes
08.2021 - 03.2022

Direct Support Associate, Memory Care House

NewAldaya Lifescapes
06.2020 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders, Gerontology

University of Northern Iowa

Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology

University of Northern Iowa

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