Competent in conducting and interpreting video swallow evaluations and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), providing VitalStim therapy for dysphagia, and assessing and treating patients who are ventilator-dependent or who have undergone tracheostomy or laryngectomy. Experience as a clinical instructor for graduate level student interns and preceptor for new staff. Involvement in multidisciplinary committees, practice councils, and leadership meetings focusing on patient education, patient satisfaction, and quality and performance improvement of the rehabilitation department.
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
St. Cloud Hospital
2005-Present; Full-Time
Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for swallowing, cognition and communication for adults in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation settings, including those with a diagnosis of traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury and mild traumatic brain injury. Responsible for establishing and/or reviewing department policies, procedures, and standards of care and reviewing and creating patient education documents. Experience with completing funding applications and selecting, purchasing, and implementing new technology for patient care and independent patient use. Responsible for developing staff schedules for the Speech Therapy department. Presently serving as the chair of the multi-disciplinary patient education committee for the inpatient rehabilitation unit. Serve in a supplemental role as one of the lead therapists that oversee the Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy departments.
Clinical Education Liaison
St. Cloud Hospital/ CentraCare Health Plaza
2012-2015; PRN
Responsible for establishing and maintaining contracts with academic institutions and communicating with faculty and students to arrange inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences for graduate students in the fields of Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. Coordinate observation/shadowing experiences for students at any level. Currently continue to intermittently fulfill this role on an as needed basis.
St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud, MN
2016-Present
Degree: Master of Business Administration
Major: Business Administration
Expected Graduation December 2018
St. Cloud State University; St. Cloud, MN
2002-2005
Degree: Master of Science
Major: Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Wyoming; Laramie, WY
1998-2002
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Major: Exercise and Sports Science; Minor: Psychology