Kristin Gallien
Ottawa
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Rehab
Select Rehabilitation
Ottawa, IL
02.2020 - Current
- Directed rehabilitation programs to enhance patient recovery and optimize outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Mentored staff in best practices for patient care and rehabilitation techniques.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to improve service delivery and compliance.
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and families.
- Evaluated and screened patients to determine needs and provide necessary support.
- Managed a team of therapists and support staff to provide effective and efficient patient care in a timely manner.
- Addressed any concerns or complaints from patients or family members promptly and professionally.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Speech Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation
Ottawa, IL
02.2015 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders in diverse patient populations.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to improve communication skills and functional outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create cohesive rehabilitation strategies for optimal patient care.
- Educated patients and families on speech-language pathology techniques and home exercises for continued progress.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Illinois State Universitu
Normal05.2010
Skills
- Clinical expertise
- Care planning
- Quality improvement
Certification
American Speech and Hearing Association
Timeline
Director of Rehab
Select Rehabilitation
02.2020 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Select Rehabilitation
02.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Illinois State Universitu