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Education
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Certification
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Amy McKitrick

Boondall,Queensland

Summary

Highly motivated and passionate new graduate Speech Pathologist seeking opportunities within a hospital setting. Enthusiastic about utilizing acquired skills and knowledge to provide exceptional care and open to supporting patients across the lifespan. Dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals' communication abilities and enhancing their overall quality of life.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist (full Time)

Therapy Alliance Group
Morayfield And Aspley, Queensland
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in speech, language, social communication, AAC and swallowing.
  • Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary and multidisiplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
  • Monitored the progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
  • Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
  • Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
  • Participated in Stakeholder meetings to ensure clients receive necessary services according to their needs.
  • Implemented augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
  • Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.

Speech-Language Pathologist (Casual)

Sound Beginnings
Newmarket, Queensland
01.2024 - Current
  • Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
  • Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in paediatric communication
  • Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
  • Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
  • Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.

Allied Health Assistant

Therapy Alliance Group
Morayfield, Queensland
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans according to each client's needs under the guidance of a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist
  • Collaborated with other health professionals to ensure optimal care for clients.
  • Created client-centred resources such as communication boards under the guidance of a Speech Pathologist
  • Monitored the progress of patients during therapy sessions and reported findings to the Allied health Professional.
  • Developed resources to support the interdisciplinary allied health team and their clients
  • Communicated with new and existing clients and engaging in collaborative practice with clients, customers and other team members

Allied Health Assistant

Sound Beginnings
Newmarket, Queensland
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Implemented individualized treatment plans according to each client's needs.
  • Monitored the progress of clients during therapy sessions and reported findings to the Speech Pathologist.
  • Educated families on strategies they can use at home to help their children improve their communication abilities.

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology -

Australian Catholic University
12-2023

Yr 12 Graduate -

Clayfield College
01.2019

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Compassionate
  • Lifelong learning
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility with feedback
  • Enthusiastic
  • Verbal And Written Communication
  • Organised

Accomplishments

Volunteer Experience:

Mexico Mission Trip - 2019

  • Collaborated with a team to teach English language skills to orphaned children in Mexico.
  • Organized and conducted interactive lessons to facilitate language acquisition.
  • Provided individualized support to ensure comprehension and learning success.
  • Participated in swimming instruction sessions aimed at enhancing water safety and recreational skills for orphaned youth.

Nicaragua Mission Trip - 2017

  • Contributed to a humanitarian effort focused on building houses for disadvantaged communities in Nicaragua.
  • Engaged in various construction tasks, including carpentry, painting, and roofing, to support housing development initiatives.
  • Worked closely with local community members to ensure project alignment with their needs and priorities.
  • Fostered meaningful connections with residents and gained insights into their challenges and resilience.

Certification

  • Registration with the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
  • Blue Card (Working with Children Check
  • National Police Certificate
  • Medicare Provider Number
  • Professional Indemnity Insurance

Placement Experience

2021- 18 days at Windsor State School - Assessment and intervention for speech and language in Paediatric clients

2022 - 12 days at Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital (acute inpatient caseload) – Assessment of speech, language and swallowing for adult patients.

2023 – 6 weeks full-time at Hervey Bay Hospital (acute inpatient caseload) – Assessment and Intervention of speech, language and swallowing for adult patients with paediatric feeding observations.

2023 – 6 weeks full-time at JCU Rural and Remote Health Service Emerald- Screened school students, prepared intervention for whole class and some individual students and built capacity of staff across speech, language and literacy. This placement was a partnership between JCUCQCRRH and Education Queensland to provide a gap in service for Blackall SS (Prep - year 12). The focus of the placement was within the Prep - year 4 class rooms.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist (full Time)

Therapy Alliance Group
01.2024 - Current

Speech-Language Pathologist (Casual)

Sound Beginnings
01.2024 - Current

Allied Health Assistant

Sound Beginnings
12.2022 - 10.2023

Allied Health Assistant

Therapy Alliance Group
11.2022 - 12.2023

Bachelor of Speech Pathology -

Australian Catholic University

Yr 12 Graduate -

Clayfield College

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