DANIELLE SANTUCCI
SECANE, PA ***18
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OBJECTIVE:
Obtain a full time position within the health care, counseling, and/or human service profession that will utilize my relevant educational and clinical experience to contribute positively to the clinical environment while enhancing the quality of life of prospective clients.
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Science, Rehabilitative Services
East Stroudsburg University – East Stroudsburg, PA
GPA: 4.0 Major, 3.93 Overall | Summa Cum Laude
48 MA Credits , Communicative Disorders / Speech-Language Pathology
West Chester University – West Chester, PA
GPA: 3.46
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Crozer- Chester Medical Center – Chester, PA
SLP Graduate Student Intern, Acute Care (May, 2011 – Jul, 2011)
-Completed 85 clinical hours in acute care hospital setting under direct supervision of a certified speech- language pathologist
-Conducted in depth patient chart reviews and case history
-Executed bedside evaluations to assess for presence of dysphagia (swallowing difficulty)
-Conducted speech, language, and cognitive bedside evaluations with assistance
-Documented and interpreted evaluation results to determine need for services
-Collaborated with other professionals to assist in formulation of short-term goals
-Provided intervention services designed to address speech, language, and swallowing deficits
-Interpreted and documented patient progress and performance during treatment sessions
-Participated in provision of direct patient family counseling regarding treatment planning and evaluation procedures
West Chester University Speech and Hearing Clinic – West Chester, PA
Graduate Student Clinician (Jan, 2009 – May, 2011)
-Coompleted two semesters of supervised clinical experience under direct supervision of a certified speech- language pathologist
-Worked collaboratively with family members to develop treatment goals and client outcomes
-Developed evidence-based intervention plans to address pediatric articulation disorders, adult receptive /expressive language disorders, and receptive /expressive aphasia
-Executed therapeutic intervention plans to remedy the above disorders over an extended period
-Monitored and recorded data of client progress throughout course of treatment
Produced formal reports detailing client’s progress as well as prospective recommendations
-Conducted final semester conferences with family members to discuss content of report
-Conducted various diagnostic evaluation procedures including hearing screenings, voice evaluations, and cognitive linguistic assessments
Carbon- Monroe Pike Drug & Alcohol Commission, Inc. – Stroudsburg, PA
Undergraduate Student Practicum Experience (May, 2008 – Aug, 2008)
-Data entry of case history and intake information related to client lifestyle, patterns and frequency of substance abuse
-Assisted in provision of individualized counseling to adolescents and adult clients struggling with addiction in an outpatient intervention setting
-Assisted in facilitating group therapy and education
VOCATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Christaldi Productions- Broomall, PA
Videography Receptionist (Jun, 2006– Aug, 2009)
-Attended to customer inquiries regarding Videography services
-Scheduled appointments and consultations
-Assembled and handled informational mailing packets
Dr. Joseph R. Mckinlay, Dermatologist- Honolulu, HI
Telephone Receptionist /Patient Greeter (Jun, 2005– Aug, 2005)
-Attended to incoming patient calls and inquiries in medical office
-Greeted incoming patients
TMR, Inc. – Holmes, PA
Telephone Interviewer (Jun, 2002 – Aug, 2002)
-Conducted inquiry surveys to assess consumer interests
-Exercised interpersonal communication
-Demonstrated proficiency in catering to multi-faceted demands
-Acquired competence utilizing Microsoft Word while inputting data entry
The Kid’s Stop Child Care Program – Newtown Square, PA
Child Care Worker (Nov, 1999 – Jun, 2002)
-Assisted preschool and school age children with completion of homework and academic assignments in an after- school setting
-Supervised extracurricular leisure activities
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
Alternative Spring Break Program– East Stroudsburg, PA
Volunteer (March, 2006)
-Assisted in extending volunteer services to enhance the quality of life of those less fortunate
Dunwoody Village Retirement Home – Newtown Square, PA
Volunteer (Jun, 2004 – Aug, 2004)
-Escorted and transported residents to and from leisure activities
-Assisted in conducting and carrying out leisure activities
-Conducted in- room visits to serve as patient companion and ensure comfort
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS / AWARDS RECEIVED:
Passing Score on American Speech - Language Pathology PRAXIS Certification Exam (March, 2011)
Distinguished Student Award – East Stroudsburg University (May, 2006)
Delta Chi Epsilon Honor Society – Undergraduate Member
Delta Alpha Pi Honor Society –Undergraduate Member
REFERENCES
Colleen Reynolds
Director of Rehab Services, Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Dr. Joseph R. McKinlay, MD
Dermatologist
Roz Mayo
Speech – Language Pathologist CFY , Saint Francis Country House
Christina R. Pratt
RN Director of Nursing
(862) 242- 9685
James J. Christaldi
Owner, Christaldi Productions