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Ava Lenarduzzi

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am a motivated and contentious fourth year speech pathology student, seeking a New Graduate Speech Pathology position within a hospital or health setting. I am passionate about delivering evidence-based, person- and family-centered care, and I bring strong communication skills, clinical knowledge and a collaborative mindset essential for working effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Speech Pathology Trainee

Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane , QLD
02.2025 - Current
  • Provided diverse interventions in acute and rehabilitation settings, including spinal injury unit, neurosurgery and acute stroke wards.
  • Delivered aphasia, cognitive communication, and motor speech therapies to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Administered a range of communication screening assessments independently.
  • Documented clinical impressions based on communication assessments under supervision of treating speech pathologist.
  • Conducted direct dysphagia therapy sessions for improved swallowing function.
  • Educated patients and families about rehabilitation options and IDDSI food levels.
  • Prepared nasendoscope for weekly FEES clinic through thorough pre- and post-cleaning procedures.
  • Utilised iEMR database for accurate patient documentation and order processing.

4th Year Block Placement

Therapy Alliance Group
Toowoomba , QLD
04.2025 - 05.2025
  • Administered and interpreted various speech and language assessments for pediatric clients (DEAP, RAPT, Sugar Language Analysis, CELF-5).
  • Delivered targeted speech sound therapy to enhance communication skills.
  • Implemented language therapy sessions to support language development for pediatric clients with a range of presentations.
  • Facilitated social communication therapy.
  • Developed patient-specific resources for effective voice therapy and vocal hygiene strategies.
  • Documented progress through detailed notes after each session.
  • Created comprehensive reports to summarise client outcomes and presented these to parents. .

3rd Year Block Placement

Princess Alexandra Hospital
Brisbane , QLD
10.2024 - 11.2024
  • Administered adult case histories to assess client needs and develop care plans.
  • Conducted bedside clinical swallow evaluations to identify swallowing difficulties.
  • Provided diet modifications and safe swallow strategies under supervision to enhance patient safety.
  • Selected and administered communication screening assessments for accurate diagnosis.
  • Interpreted results from communication screenings to determine need for rehabilitation planning.
  • Liaised with allied health professionals and nursing staff regarding client status updates.
  • Documented progress notes in ieMR to maintain comprehensive client records.
  • Created and processed orders through ieMR to ensure timely service delivery.

3rd Year Sessional Placement

Villanova College
Brisbane , QLD
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Selected appropriate language and literacy assessments to evaluate client needs.
  • Scored and interpreted assessment results, establishing targeted therapy goals.
  • Developed weekly therapy plans tailored to individual client interests and objectives.
  • Modified therapy goals and plans to support ongoing client development.
  • Documented session progress notes to track client advancements.
  • Communicated timely updates to parents regarding client progress and discharge status.
  • Completed comprehensive report writing for assessment and therapy outcomes.

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology -

University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD
01-2025

Clairvaux Mackillop College
Upper Mount Gravatt
01-2021

Skills

  • Strong assessment and diagnostic skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities in a variety of speech pathology settings
  • Proficient in developing engaging therapy plans within paediatric populations
  • Ability to navigate functions of ieMR (patient charts, progress notes, orders)
  • Knowledge of various speech and language disorders
  • Knowledge of safe swallowing techniques and rehabilitation strategies
  • Ability to apply IDDSI food level diet modifications
  • Familiarity with administering and scoring assessment tools (eg, CELF-5, TILLS, PAH Level Language Screen, PAH Basic Language Screening Assessment)

Volunteer Experience

Aphasia Camp (2023): 

  • Communicated with aphasic people of varying levels of severity and their support networks
  • Facilitated social communication, group activities and discussions

References

1. Karen Heduan 

Advanced Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist at Redlands Hospital 

karen.heduan@health.qld.gov.au

07 3488 6034

2. Amy Chandler 

Amy.Chandler2@health.qld.gov.au

3. Olivia Thompson 

Olivia.Thompson@health.qld.gov.au

Timeline

4th Year Block Placement

Therapy Alliance Group
04.2025 - 05.2025

Speech Pathology Trainee

Princess Alexandra Hospital
02.2025 - Current

3rd Year Block Placement

Princess Alexandra Hospital
10.2024 - 11.2024

3rd Year Sessional Placement

Villanova College
02.2024 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Speech Pathology -

University of Queensland

Clairvaux Mackillop College

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