Graduate Student

GRACE GRANAHAN

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Summary Driven, highly motivated professional with demonstrated graduate level experience in the evaluation and treatment of adult dysphagia and communication disorders within a medically complex population. Patient and empathetic with excellent verbal and written communication talents. Seeking a position as a clinical fellow speech-language pathologist in an acute care inpatient setting.

Education Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology 05/2022 Salus University Elkins Park, PA

Bachelor of Arts: Speech, Language, And Hearing Sciences 05/2018 Temple University Philadelphia, PA, United States Relevant

Experience

Graduate Student Clinician 01/2022 - 04/2022

HMS School for Children with Cerebral Palsy Philadelphia, PA Delivered speech, language, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and therapeutic feeding evaluation and intervention services to students with complex communication and medical needs, such as cerebral palsy, cortical visual impairment (CVI), and seizure disorder, in an interdisciplinary school setting Gained proficiency in AAC intervention using eye-gaze, switch, and direct access methods Collaborated with interdisciplinary professionals, such as special education teachers and vision specialists, to adapt therapeutic materials for students with CVI Graduate Student Clinician 08/2021 - 12/2021

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA Performed assessments and developed treatment plans for dysphagia, speech, language, voice, and cognitive impairments within acute inpatient level one trauma hospital, including four ICUs and a large tracheostomy and ventilator-dependent population Evaluated oropharyngeal swallow function via videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) and bedside swallow assessments; assisted with and interpreted fiberoptic endoscopic evaluations of swallowing (FEES)

Assessed candidacy and managed utilization of Passy Muir Speaking Valve for ventilator dependent patients and/or patients with tracheostomies Developed dysphagia management plans based upon patient-specific swallow function, including dietary modification, training for compensatory maneuvers, and prescription of exercise program as indicated

Graduate Student Clinician 03/2021 - 08/2021

The Inspiration Center Belize City, Belize

Engaged in intercultural exchange to further understanding of global issues to provide culturally competent services to children from multicultural backgrounds Provided individualized speech and language services through telehealth to children in multicultural environments with language delays and feeding disorders Graduate Student Clinician 08/2020 - 08/2021

Salus University Speech-Language Institute Elkins Park, PA Assessed and treated adults and children presenting with various communication difficulties, including aphasia, apraxia of speech, cognitive-linguistic deficits, dysarthria, and language delays, using evidence-based techniques and client preferences to create functional goals Administered norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, which included: Western Aphasia Battery (WAB), Boston Naming Test, and Test of Integrated Language and Literacy Skills G

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Trialed and implemented augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for adult client with aphasia to maximize his functional life participation Educational Aide 07/2018 - 07/2020

The TALK School Newtown Square, PA

Collaborated as part of an interdisciplinary team of speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, reading specialists, and special education teachers Programmed and implemented AAC devices in the school environment to promote generalization

Trained new hires in aided language input and programming of AAC devices Research Assistant 11/2017 - 11/2018

Temple University Cognitive Neurophysiology Laboratory Philadelphia, PA Conducted electroencephalograms (EEGs) in accordance with International 10-20 System and analyzed data through MATLAB-based experiment software to investigate selective attention in the human auditory system

Activities and

Volunteer Work

Member, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (August 2020 - present) Patient Experience Ambassador, Magee Rehabilitation (August 2019 - March 2020) Volunteer, Middle States Commission of Higher Education Student Panel (October 2021) Skills Certifications: American Red Cross First

Aid/CPR/AED, Montreal Cognitive Assessment

(MoCA), Modified Barium Swallow Impairment

Profile (MBSImP™)

Computer: Boardmaker (Proficient), EPIC EMR

(Proficient), NextGen EMR (Proficient)

Professional

Development

Maximizing Patient/Family Engagement in the Treatment Process, Irving Wollman, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-F, Online Course

Parallels in Cognitive Symptoms in Psychological Health and Acquired Brain Injury Diagnosis, Erin O. Mattingly, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, Online Course

Person-Centered Care 101 for Neurogenic Disorders, Sarah Baar, MA, CCC-SLP, Online Course Post-Extubation Dysphagia - Critical Information for Critically Ill Patients, Angela Mansolillo, MA/CCC-SLP, BCS-S, Online Course

Preventing Medical Errors, Lorelei O'Hara, M.A., CCC-SLP, Online Course Professional

Presentations

Davidoff, B., Granahan, G., & Taylor, K. (2022, April 6-9). Fostering communicative competence in a young child who uses AAC [Conference presentation]. PSHA 2022 Convention, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

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