Position:
Speech-Language Pathologist at Mercy Medical Center, Speech-Language Pathologist at Metro West Kids Learning Center
Work:
Mercy Medical Center
- Des Moines, IA since Aug 2011
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Metro West Kids Learning Center
- Des Moines, Iowa Area since Aug 2011
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Speech-Language Pathologist
Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Iowa City, IA May 2011 - Jul 2011
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Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern
Bethesda Hospital - St. Paul, MN
- St. Paul, MN Mar 2011 - May 2011
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Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern
Des Moines Public School District
- Des Moines, IA Jan 2011 - Mar 2011
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Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern
ChildServe
- Ames, IA Apr 2009 - Feb 2011
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Respite Assistant-2, Camp ChildServe Staff
Education:
University of Northern Iowa 2009 - 2011
M.A., Speech-Language Pathology
University of Northern Iowa 2005 - 2009
B.A., Communication Sciences & Disorders
Skills:
Videofluroscopic Swallow Studies, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing, Pediatric Dysphagia, Alaryngeal Communication, Tracheoesophageal Puncture/ Voice Prostheses, Tracheostomized/ Ventilator-Dependent Patients, Electrolarynges, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, Laryngoscopy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
Interests:
Young Variety of Des Moines, Gamma Phi Beta - Omega Chapter Philanthropy & Service Advisor, United Church of Christ Congregational Youth Group & Christian Education Board, Hope Ministries M25 Volunteer Network, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa
Honor & Awards:
-Research Presenter: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 2010 Conference, Philadelphia, PA
-Graduate Tuition Scholar, 2009-2011
-Greek Woman of the Year, 2009