Katherine Demma, MA CCC-SLP
Speech Language Pathologist at Radford Green at Sedgebrook- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Radford Green at Sedgebrook
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Speech Language Pathologist
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Sep 2022 - Present
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HealthPRO Heritage
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Apr 2019 - Sep 2022
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Transitional Care of Arlington Heights
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Arlington Heights, Illinois
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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Feb 2017 - Apr 2019
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Warren Barr North Shore
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Highland Park, Illinois
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Speech-Language Pathologist
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May 2015 - Feb 2017
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Advocate Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Clinician
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Mar 2015 - May 2015
Performed evaluations and generated patient-centered treatment plans for medically complex adult and geriatric patients with acquired disorders of speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing in inpatient acute care and inpatient rehabilitation setting Assessed appropriateness for Passy Muir Valve (PMV) use in tracheostomized patients and provided patient/family education regarding uses, precautions, and contraindications of PMVs Utilized an interdisciplinary approach to co-treat patients in inpatient rehabilitation setting to provide intensive rehabilitation services and foster functional independence upon discharge Participated in the administration of videofluoroscopic swallow studies to further define swallow physiology in patients identified with clinical signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia at the bedside Show less
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Advocate Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Clinician
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2014
Delivered speech, language, cognitive, voice, and dysphagia diagnostics and treatment in adult outpatient and inpatient acute care setting to individuals with a wide span of communicative disorders secondary to traumatic brain injury, head and neck cancer, cerebrovascular accident, degenerative disease, and vocal cord dysfunction Conducted inpatient and outpatient videofluoroscopic swallow studies Provided intervention to individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders utilizing Lee Silverman Voice Therapy Show less
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Northern Illinois University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
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Graduate Clinician
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
Completed formal and informal diagnostic assessments in pediatric and adult populations with communicative disorders in outpatient clinic settingProvided individual, evidence-based therapy for clients across the lifespan with communication disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, cognitive impairments, aphasia, apraxia of speech, language delays, and articulation and phonology disordersPerformed instrumental voice evaluations utilizing videostroboscopy to assess laryngeal structure and function Show less
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Kindred
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Clinician
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Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Administered diagnostic and therapeutic services to tracheostomized and ventilator-dependent patients with acquired neurological disorders, acute respiratory failure, and traumatic brain injury in long-term acute care facility Performed videofluoroscopic swallow studies, blue-dye trials, clinical bedside swallow evaluations, sensory stimulation and speech, language, and cognitive assessment and treatment Collaborated with physicians, respiratory therapists, dietary and nursing staff, and physical and occupational therapy team regarding patient care Show less
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Northwestern Medicine KishHealth
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Graduate Clinician
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
Assessed and treated adults with dysphagia, aphasia, and cognitive-communication disorders in acute care settingConducted videofluoroscopic swallow studies, clinical swallow evaluations, and dysphagia therapyEducated and counseled patient and family regarding language, cognitive, speech, and swallowing deficits, treatment plan, and strategies
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Graduate Clinician
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
Evaluated adult and pediatric patients with swallowing, speech, and language difficulties in an outpatient settingProvided speech, language, and cognitive treatment for adult and pediatric clients with craniofacial anomalies, traumatic brain injury, aphasia, expressive language delay, and disorders of articulation and phonology
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American InterContinental University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Services Advisor
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
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Kildeer Countryside School District 96
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Buffalo Grove, Illinois
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Substitute Teacher/Special Education Classroom Aide
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Dec 2009 - Aug 2010
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Education
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Northern Illinois University
Master of Arts (MA), Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist -
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching