speech pathology carrying caseload of clients

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Kirk Bagwell

Jenks, OK ***** 918-***-**** ********@***.***

Summary

Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Skills

• Active Listening

• Patient Assessment

• Speech Exercises

• Hearing Tests

• Communication Enhancement

• Relationship Building

• Patient Education

• Treatment Plan Development

Experience

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 12/1999 - 10/2023 Oklahoma State Dept of Health - Tulsa, OK

• Conducted assessments of patient's speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills.

• Provided individualized therapy plans to meet the needs of each patient.

• Developed treatment goals to improve communication abilities of patients with a variety of disorders.

• Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for patients.

• Monitored progress through periodic assessments and documented results in medical records.

• Instructed family members on strategies for promoting carryover of therapeutic techniques into home environments.

• Evaluated effectiveness of treatments and modified as needed based on patient response.

• Maintained relationships with referral sources by providing feedback regarding progress made by patients.

• Performed research related to specific areas within the field of Speech-Language Pathology.

• Created documentation that met standards set forth by state licensing boards.

• Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when selecting assessment tools and intervention methods.

• Advised parents on how to foster language development in young children at home.

• Attended continuing education courses to stay current with best practices in the field.

• Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate services between different providers.

• Kept comprehensive notes on patient progress and speech to make needed adjustments to treatment.

• Worked with patients and other clinical professionals to develop treatment plans for speech impediments and issues.

• Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication. UNITED STATES ARMY 02/1990 - 02/1993

United States Government - Monterey, CA

Education and Training

University of Central Oklahoma - Edmond, OK Master of Science Speech Pathology, 05/1999

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