Priscilla Purushothaman

Kalamazoo, MI C: 267-***-**** adkm8r@r.postjobfree.com

Highly motivated and passionate clinician who provides Evidence- Based Practice interventions, client-centered and collaborates with other professionals to improve the quality of life of the clients. Looking forward to obtaining a rewarding Clinical Fellow Speech- Language Pathologist position to utilize my specialized knowledge, skills and experience gained over the course of graduate school experience. Research Assistant (1.5 yrs.) + Collaborative Research Projects (4) + Paper Published (1) + UG clinical Hrs. (700+) + Graduate clinical Hrs. (400+) + Awards(2) + Memberships(2) + Settings (5) + Etiologies(10). Ascension-Borgess Medical Center Speech Language Pathology Intern Kalamazoo, MI January 2021 – Present

•Accurately administered formal and informal assessment tests such as Cognitive-Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT), Montreal Cognitive Assessment

(MoCA), bedside swallow evaluations, speech, language and cognition evaluations. Provided treatments and documenting daily progress notes for adults with swallowing disorders, cognitive-linguistic deficits, aphasia, voice disorders and other communication disorders in the acute care and inpatient rehabilitation units.

•Observed and assisted in the videofluoroscopy swallow studies (VFSS) in the acute care units. Woods-Lake Elementary School Speech Language Pathology Intern Kalamazoo, MI August 2020 – December 2020

•Evaluated, treated and collected data for children with speech sound disorders, language disorders and other communication disorders through teletherapy.

•Conducted numerous Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for children with various speech, language and communication disorders. Charles Van Riper Language, Speech and Hearing Clinic Graduate Clinician Kalamazoo, MI September 2019 - July 2020

•Assessed, provided treatment and documented daily progress notes for children and adults with speech sound disorders, language disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders and other communication disorders.

•Organized and facilitated group therapy sessions for adults with aphasia. Tell Try Therapy Center Speech Language Pathologist, India August 2018 - May 2019

•Conducted treatment sessions and evaluations for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), fluency disorders and other communication disorders. Madras E.N.T. Research Foundation Undergraduate Clinician, India July 2015 - July 2018

•Directed assessments and treatment for children and adults with hearing disorders, speech sound disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders, aphasia, language disorders and other communication disorders in various settings such as clinics, hospitals, and schools. Clinical Skills

Successfully administered assessments and implemented treatments for children and adults with swallowing disorders, voice disorders, aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, speech sound disorders and other communication disorders in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation units.

Provided education, training and counseling for the patient, caregivers and other interprofessional teams such as occupational therapist, physical therapist, physician and nursing.

Documented evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, and progress notes in a timely, accurate manner using Powerchart and PNC.

Virtual Skills

Administered assessments and provided treatment for children and adults with speech sound disorders, voice disorders, fluency disorders and language disorders.

Created and developed individualized therapy activities for children using Boomcards.

Engaged the clients with interactive sessions adjusting to the attention span as needed.

Managed multiple windows throughout the entire

therapy session.

Educated clients in accessing control for the therapy sessions.

Education

Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan• anticipated graduation May 2021 • Research Assistant for Dr. Yvette Hyter, Dr. Suma Devanga and Dr. Hope Gerlach • GPA: 3.81/4.

Bachelor of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University, India •awarded July 2018 Research Assistant for Ms. Jasmine Lydia and Ms. Divya •GPA: 3.54/4. Awards

Robert L. Erickson Award for Excellence in the Study of Voice and Speech Science Scholarship, Kalamazoo, MI, February 2020.

Best Scientific Research Paper Award in the Study of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India, June 2018.

Certifications and Courses

Attended an online seminar on “Application of the Passy-Muir Swallowing and Speaking Valves”, Kalamazoo, MI, July 2020.

Participated in an online webinar on “Maximizing adult rehabilitation toolkit”, Kalamazoo, MI, July 2020.

Participated in Van Riper Lectures on “Cognitive Communication Disorders in Aging Populations” at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, October 2019.

Ms. Anne Sleper, MS, CCC/SLP

Ascension-Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, M

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Ms. Carolin Humphrey Drenth, MA, CCC/SLP

Woods-Lake Elementary School, Kalamazoo, MI

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Dr. Hope Gerlach, PhD, CCC-SLP

Assistant Professor,

Western Michigan University

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Contact: 765-***-****

Ms. Erica Meissner, MA, CCC/SLP

Ascension-Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo, MI

Contact: 248-***-****

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