Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Fall 2019-Spring 2021 (May 07,2021)

CURRENT GPA: 4.00

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Fall 2015-Spring 2019

TRAINING

• Video Swallows (MBSS)

• Clinical Swallow Studies

• Dysphagia intervention

• Frazier Free Water Protocol

• COVID Precautions

• CPR/BLS Certified in Infant, Child,

and Adult by the American Heart

Association

• Research Ethics and Compliance

Training by the CITI Program

• OSHA online training

• HIPPA Training

• Workplace Bloodborne Pathogens

for Healthcare training

• Trained in Supervision through

ASHA professional development

• EPIC, Fusion, Clinic Note electronic

medical record training

• Trained in AAC by the AAC &

Autism

• Michelle Gardiner social pragmatic

practice

• Graduate Assistant for Kearney

Center for International Student

Services

• Designated School Official (DSO)

• Youth Development Professional.

Kelsey K uh lman

Supervised Clinical Experienc e

(In orde r of relevance)

Fairview Ridges (Inpatient hospital and outpatient clinic) Spring 2021

Screen, assess and treat swallowing disorders (roughly 90% of total caseload), cognitive-linguistic disorders, motor speech, and acquired speech-language disorders in inpatient and outpatient setting. Completed clinical swallow evaluations, video swallow studies (MBSS), cognitive-linguistic evaluations, speech-language evaluations on inpatient medical, surgery, critical care, intensive care unit patients, and outpatient clinic in a level 1 trauma center facility with 171 staffed beds. Active interdisciplinary collaboration with OT, PT, DO, MD, RN, Dietician. Selected and implemented appropriate evidence-based practice treatment interventions including generalization and compensatory strategies. Utilized Epic to write customized speech-language reports and document services. The Madison Center (Outpatient Pediatric clinic)

Fall 2020

Upon referral, performed evaluations of speech, language, pragmatic and hearing difficulties. Made preliminary diagnosis and developed provided culturally sensitive diagnostic and treatment services to children aged 1-18 with congenital and acquired diagnosis of speech, language, fluency, literacy, pragmatic and apraxia in individual and group setting on site and teletherapy. Developed skills for conducting effective screenings and evaluations, including the ability to administer, score and interpret standardized tests and screening instruments, the ability to write clinical evaluation reports, and the ability to generalize appropriate recommendations based on results. Active interdisciplinary collaboration with OT, teachers, SPED teachers, MD, PA-C. Utilized Fusion to write customized speech-language reports and document services.

Minnesota State University, Mankato Aphasia Group & Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now (MnCAN)/MSU Aphasia Group

Fall 2019-Summer 2020

Evaluated speech, language, literacy, and cognitive abilities in the adult population by administering diagnostic assessments. Interpreted results and developed formal plans of care including long and short-term goals, frequency, and duration, and medical necessity that met Medicare guidelines for successful billing of client service. Independently planned and implemented treatment plans for adults with acquired neurogenic communication disorders in individual and group settings. Utilized innovative and evidence-based intervention strategies including but not limited to: Errorless Learning, Phonological and Semantic Cueing, Semantic Feature Analysis, Spaced Retrieval. Updated client and caregivers on useful compensatory strategies. Utilized ClinicNote to write customized speech-language reports and document services.

LSVT BIG/LOUD, PWR, & SPEAK OUT Healthparters Neuroscience, St. Paul Spring 2020

Combined education, individual speech therapy, and ongoing group sessions to help Parkinson’s patients improve their speech and voice. Assisted and implemented with the highly effective speech therapy LVST and SpeakOut! program with a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Physical Therapist. 320-***-****

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6809 Columbus Ave S,

Richfield, MN 55243

I desire to obtain a full time SNF speech-language pathology position to continue pursuing mentorship, leadership and providing patient-centered-evidence base care in the field while serving my community.

B.S, Fairview Ridges Speech-Language Pathology Student Intern Spring 2021 M.S. May 8, 2021

RESEARCH

Research question: Does the expressive

communication of individuals with dementia

change with the use of memory books over time

• Evaluated participants with Dementia and

Alzheimer’s cognitive abilities by

administering informal and formal

assessments.

• Studied and researched scholarly articles

about different techniques to make

memory books to best supplement

participants to help facilitate expressive

communication.

• Provided biweekly visits, assessments, and

treatments to nursing home with

participants involved in the research to

collect data.

• Kuhlman, K., Hoban, B., Hoffmann, K., &

Chiou, H.S. (2020, Nov.). Memory book

impact on expressive communication in

individuals with dementia. Paper accepted

at the American Speech-Language-Hearing

Association, San Diego, CA. (cancelled due

to COVID-19)

RE F E RE N C E S

AWARDS

SELECTED for highly competitive both

SpeakOut! and Belize practicums

PRESENTED at the 2020 Celebration of

Research Symposium and received an

a“Excellence” award- Top award

ACCEPTANCE of research at 2020 and

2021 for ASHA

Continued Supervised Clinical Experience

Language and Literacy Diagnostic Clinic

Spring 2020-Summer 2020

Evaluated language and literacy by in adult and child populations by administering diagnostic assessments. Planned, implemented, analyzed, and communicated findings from diagnostic experience to customize individual treatment sessions. Utilized innovative and evidence-based intervention strategies including but not limited to: shared reading and writing, alphabet knowledge, phonological awareness. Belize Speech-Language Pathology Practicum

Spring 2020

Screened preschoolers in low-income schools in Belize for language intervention. Performed and documented initial exams and determine dappropriate diagnosis. Educated teachers and caregivers of the importance of developing early language skills. Expertly customized conventional speech therapy techniques to meet the specific needs of the individual and implement parent-friendly strategies . LEADERSHIP

Employme nt Experienc e

Graduate Assistant (Designated School Official for International Students) Minnesota State University, Mankato Jan 2020-present Demonstrates commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment for all students. Values attention to detail, professionalism, dependability, and strong communication skills. Demonstrates ability to learn and retain a wide range of institutional information. Experience leading and/or working with college programs and/or student organizations, event management, and facilitating and leading training. Lead Youth Development Professional

The Boys and Girls Club of Central and Mankato MN May 2018- August 2019 Planned, implemented, and supervised programs and activities in structured, specialized program spaces. Promoted program participation, provided guidance and role modeling to youth. Ensured a safe environment through clear rules and expectations.

Abbey Quaas, M.S., CCC-SLP

Fairview Ridges Burnsville, MN

Internship Supervisor

T- 952-***-****

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Molly Coyne, M.S., CCC-SLP

Fairview Ridges Burnsville, MN

Internship Supervisor

T - 609-***-****

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Jessica Jones, M.S., CCC-SLP

Professor and Clinical Instructor

Minnesota State University,

Mankato

T - 507-***-****

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Natalie Martin, M.A., CCC-SLP

The Madison Center Excelsior, MN

Internship Supervisor

T - 612-***-****

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Jen Schmitz, M.A., CCC-SLP

The Madison Center Excelsior, MN

Internship Supervisor

T - 952-***-****

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Daniel Schwartz, M.S, DSO

Graduate Assistant Supervisor

Mankato, MN

T - 920-***-****

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MNSU STUDENT REPRESENTIVE for

research project at MNSHA and ASHA

DESIGNATED SCHOOL OFFICAL

(DSO) for international students at

MNSU

PRESIDENT of registered student

organization

Fall 2017-Summer 2020

SHIFT LEAD at Pizzeria

Final Note s :

In respect for your time, I have a

separate document containing all of the

assessments I have completed

throughout my career, as well as my

courses.

Feel free to reach out if needed.

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