Brianna Chapman
Du Quoin
Summary
Current certified speech-language pathologist with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and a passion for helping others to any setting. Advanced interpersonal skills with experience in developing individualized plans to meet students' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP
Tri-County Special Education
Du Quoin
08.2021 - Current
- Provides speech and language interventions to students ranging from 3 years - 19 years.
- Creates and files reports and student records information to document evaluations, session notes, progress and insurance information.
- Evaluates and updates treatment goals and student progress on a continuous basis.
- Utilizes appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate students referred to special education programs.
- Consults students, family members and guardians to discuss diagnosis, offer information, and answer questions.
- Diagnoses speech disorders and advocates for best treatment plans.
- Coordinates with Individualized Education Plan (IEP) teams to initiate and maintain personalized treatment plans for students.
- Assists with processes of identifying and referring students in need of assistive and alternative communication devices or communication means.
- Attends various professional development courses to keep current with latest treatment strategies and appropriate approaches to intervention.
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Select Rehabilitation
Benton
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Completed comprehensive cognitive and dysphagia-based assessments to identify the need for skilled ST services.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Created safe and positive living situation for clients by communicating with the family and other staff about any concerns or challenges regarding cognition or adverse behaviors.
- Evaluated comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment for Dementia and additional cognitive disturbances.
SLP Student Intern
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Marion
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Conducted and implemented therapeutic treatment plans for adult patients with cognitive-linguistic and swallowing deficits.
- Performed modified barium swallow studies to determine the efficacy of swallowing function.
- Collaborated in the development of discharge to home procedures with additional patient care professionals.
- Completed 98.5 direct contact hours.
SLP Student Intern
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
Evansville
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Maximized communication skills for pediatric patients with a wide variety of therapy target areas including: language and language processing, oral-motor, fluency (stuttering), articulation/phonology, neurological (apraxia, aphasia, and dysarthria), and voice.
- Evaluated and determined the medical necessity of augmentative and alternative communication devices for individuals with communication barriers.
- Worked with over 35 clients weekly and performed thorough assessments to determine the individual's needs and level of functioning.
- Completed 199.3 direct contact hours.
Graduate Clinician
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
Herrin
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Facilitated outpatient speech rehabilitation to adult patients with a variety of progressive nervous system, neurological, and voice disorders.
- Observed swallow studies to determine the presence of dysphagia and need for additional treatment if applicable.
- Kept comprehensive notes on patient progress and speech to make needed adjustments to treatment.
- Completed 50 direct contact hours.
Graduate Clinician
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Administered speech, language, and hearing evaluations to better understand patient disorder areas.
- Coordinated treatment plans for pediatric patients with auditory processing disorder, language processing disorder, articulation disorder, and accompanying delays in literacy skills.
- Completed 42 direct contact hours.
Graduate Clinician
Center of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Carbondale
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Provided pediatric speech and language evaluations and treatment to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Performed weekly progress reports for patients and clients.
- Educated caregivers in ways to reduce problem behaviors, as well as implement alternative communication methods such as sign language.
- Completed 48.3 direct contact hours.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05.2018
Professional Educator License -
Illinois State Board of Education
Certification of Clinical Competence -
American Speech Language Hearing Association
Skills
- Effective collaboration
- Quick ability to learn and adapt treatment approaches
- Flexibility
- Building client rapport and maintaining relationships
- Communication with clients and family
- Organization and data management
- Analysis of assessment data and client progress
- Clinical evaluation and treatment planning
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist, CCC-SLP
Tri-County Special Education
08.2021 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Select Rehabilitation
08.2020 - 07.2021
SLP Student Intern
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2020 - 03.2020
SLP Student Intern
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 12.2019
Graduate Clinician
Southern Illinois Healthcare - Herrin Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Clinician
Center of Autism Spectrum Disorders
01.2019 - 05.2019
Graduate Clinician
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
09.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders And Sciences
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Professional Educator License -
Illinois State Board of Education
Certification of Clinical Competence -
American Speech Language Hearing Association