Allison Gaukel

Tampa, FL 727-***-**** ad4zq1@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

The University of Florida, College of Public Health and Health Professions May 2023 Master of Arts, Communication Sciences and Disorders Gainesville, FL

• GPA: 4.00/4.00

The University of Florida, College of Public Health and Health Professions May 2021 Bachelor of Health Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders Gainesville, FL

• Minor: Disabilities in Society

• GPA: 3.98/4.00

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP

Powerback Rehabilitation Spring Hill, FL

Speech Language Pathology Clinical Fellow July 2023-Present

• Demonstrated effectiveness in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders in patients within a skilled nursing facility setting.

• Implemented evidence-based speech-language therapy interventions to address a diverse range of communication challenges, including aphasia, dysarthria, and cognitive-communication impairments.

• Tailored individualized treatment plans based on thorough assessments and ongoing evaluations, considering each patient's unique needs, preferences, and functional goals.

• Ensured compliance with Medicare and Medicaid guidelines, participated in quality assurance initiatives, and adapted practices to meet evolving healthcare regulations.

• Provided education and training to caregivers, family members, and facility staff on communication and swallowing disorders, as well as strategies to support residents' communication and nutritional needs.

• Stayed abreast of the latest research, trends, and best practices in speech-language pathology through continuing education, actively incorporating new knowledge into clinical practice. FULL-TIME EXTERNSHIP

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital Tampa, FL

Graduate Level Speech Language Pathologist January 2023- May 2023

• Evaluated and treated veterans with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) using an array of standardized assessments and treatment approaches.

• Collaborated with Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Physicians, and other care team members to facilitate holistic patient-based care.

• Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) and Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) to determine optimal diets levels for patients and to determine compensatory strategies to facilitate safe and efficient oral intake. CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases Gainesville, FL Graduate Level Speech Language Pathologist August 2022 – December 2022

• Led motor speech, language, swallow, and cognitive evaluations for people with neurological diseases

• Collaborated with the deep brain stimulation multidisciplinary team.

• Counseled patients on the benefits and risk factors of deep brain stimulation surgery.

• Facilitated and scored modified barium swallow studies (MBS) using the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST) scale.

Aerodigestive Research Core (ARC) Laboratory Gainesville, FL Graduate Level Speech Language Pathologist May 2022 – August 2022

• Collaborated with the Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) team on the cardiothoracic intensive care unit to assess patients’ optimal diet post-surgery.

• Prepared and fed boluses to patients while completing modified barium swallow studies (MBS).

• Learned how to use the Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity (DIGEST) scale to assess swallow efficiency and safety.

The Plaza Health and Rehab Gainesville, FL

Graduate Level Speech Language Pathologist January 2022 – May 2022

• Counseled caretakers and families of medically fragile patients, answering complex speech, language, cognition, and swallowing questions in an easy to digest and comforting manner.

• Performed the MOCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment), Bedside Swallow Evaluations, the Bedside Western Aphasia Battery-Revised, and perceptual motor speech evaluation. Newberry Elementary School Gainesville, FL

Graduate Level Speech Language Pathologist August 2021- December 2021

• Treated children ranging in age from 3 to 13 in their natural environments as well as in a formal speech therapy clinic.

• Created engaging and meaningful communication activities for children of all ages.

• Administered and scored normed evaluations of Speech and Language including but not limited to the GFTA-2 and the Birth to Three assessment.

INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

UF National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Gainesville, FL Member August 2017 – May 2021

Treasurer January 2019-May 2020

• Designed and oversaw a yearly budget of over $5000 through UF Student Government for a 200+ member organization.

• Collaborated with other students to raise awareness of the “Heroes for Hearing” program and to pursue professional development.

• Created an “Inclusion Chair” position to give a platform to students from diverse backgrounds and to raise awareness of prejudice and systemic inequality within the fields of speech language pathology and audiology. UF Graduate National Student Speech Language Hearing Association Gainesville, FL Member August 2021 – May 2023

• Attended monthly networking meetings to learn about the diverse areas within Speech-Language Pathology.

• Learned about diverse patient populations from experts in those respective fields.

• Maintained up to date knowledge of current best practice guidelines to discuss at meetings. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Volunteering: Over 100+ hours of community service at The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg Awards: Dean’s List for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, Scholarship Pearl Recipient Other: Intermediate Spanish, UF Rowing Club, Mental Health Training completed through the YMCA, MBSImP certified

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