Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

• Apr 2021 - Present

Feeding Therapist

• Apr 2020 - Present

Speech-Language Pathologist

• Dec 2019 - Present

Graduate Intern

• Jan 2019 - Mar 2019

Provided services to adult and geriatric patients in an acute care hospital with dysphagia, receptive/expressive language deficits, cognitive-linguistic deficits, dysarthria, tracheostomy, and voice disorders. Caseload primarily consisted of stroke and tumor patients with varying severities. •Conducted cognitive-linguistic, receptive/expressive language, and dysarthria evaluations •Conducted bedside evaluations and modified barium swallow studies. Then made appropriate diet recommendations collectively with supervisor •Carried out individualized treatment sessions for patients with aphasia, dysarthria, dysphagia, and cognitive-linguistic deficits •Co-treated with multiple disciplines •Documented evaluation results, treatment notes, modified barium swallow study results, and meal assessments via EPIC •Provided education to registered nurses/staff, patients, and families •Administered the following assessments: St. Louis University Mental Status, informal cognitive assessment, Subtests of the Minnesota Test for Differential Diagnosis of Aphasia, and informal dysarthria assessment Show less

Graduate Assistant for the Hanen More Than Words Program at WKU

• Sep 2018 - Dec 2018

•Prepared necessary materials and set up for weekly training sessions •Created an article about the Hanen Program at WKU that was published in the Clinical Education Complex Newsletter •Recorded at home visits with Hanen certified SLP •Prepared necessary materials and set up for weekly training sessions •Created an article about the Hanen Program at WKU that was published in the Clinical Education Complex Newsletter •Recorded at home visits with Hanen certified SLP

Graduate Intern

• Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

Clients included: preschool-aged and school-aged children in a school setting with articulation, fluency, receptive/expressive language, social communication, communication modalities, and voice goals. • Conducted screenings, evaluations, classroom observations, and treatment sessions •Observed IEP meetings •Administered the following assessments: Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-2, Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation-3, Clinical Assessment of Articulation and Phonology-2, Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-5 Screening Test, Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals-5 , Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals Preschool -2, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test-4, Expressive Vocabulary Test-2, Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language-2, SSI (Stuttering Severity Instrument), Preschool Language Scales-5 Screener, and Preschool Language Scales-5. Show less

Graduate Intern

• May 2018 - Jul 2018

Provided services to adult and geriatric patients in acute skilled care and long-term care with dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, and voice disorders. •Conducted evaluations and treatment sessions for a variety of adult and geriatric patients with dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, and voice disorders •Provided education to registered nurses/staff, patients, and families •Wrote treatment encounter notes, progress notes, recertifications, discharge summaries, and order forms. Computerized documentation completed through Rehab Optima •Administered the following assessments: Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability, St. Louis University Mental Status, and Mini-Mental State Examination Show less

Graduate Intern

• Feb 2018 - Apr 2018

Provided services to a variety of children in an outpatient clinic diagnosed with expressive/receptive language disorders, speech sound disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome. · Collaborated with supervisors to establish goals and objectives · Conducted treatment sessions · Provided parent education · Created individualized treatment plans, lesson plans, SOAP notes, and final summaries • Collaborated with supervisor to establish goals and objectives • Conducted treatment sessions • Provided parent education • Created individualized treatment plans, lesson plans, SOAP notes, and final summaries Show less

Graduate Intern

• Sep 2017 - Nov 2017

Provided services to a variety of children in an outpatient clinic diagnosed with expressive/receptive language disorders, speech sound disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and Down syndrome. · Collaborated with supervisors to establish goals and objectives · Conducted treatment sessions · Provided parent education · Created individualized treatment plans, lesson plans, SOAP notes, and final summaries • Collaborated with supervisor to establish goals and objectives • Conducted treatment sessions • Provided parent education •Created individualized treatment plans, lesson plans, SOAP notes, and final summaries Show less

Division I Student Athlete

• Jul 2013 - Dec 2016

• Attended leadership group meetings senior year to discuss team matters • Developed time management skills • Gained team-building experience and communication skills • Attended leadership group meetings senior year to discuss team matters • Developed time management skills • Gained team-building experience and communication skills