Clarisse Baker
Campbelltown,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Speech Pathologist with 2 years experience in managing acute and subacute adult communication disorders and dysphagia. Passionate in client centred care with strong interest in continuing to develop advanced clinical skills. Excellent time management skills with a focus to take on added responsibilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Pathologist
NSW Health
06.2022 - Current
- Experience within an inpatient acute adult caseload with management of communication and dysphagia across a broad range of clinical areas including neurology, aged care, general medicine, respiratory and critical care.
- Completed 12 month specialised rotation in Head & Neck Oncology outpatient service. Commenced laryngectomy competency.
- Achieved VFSS competency Dec 2023, experience in managing, analysing and interpreting VFSS reports.
- Commenced a rehab focused sub-acute rotation with experience managing complex adult dysphagia and communication.
- Experience in working as sole clinical within a weekend service and across subacute inpatient and outpatient palliative care services.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and research in the field of speech pathology, ensuring optimal patient care.
Speech Pathologist
Hanrahan Health
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Mixed adult and paediatric caseload across a range of clinical areas including acquired communication, dysphagia, neurodegenerative conditions (MND), complex communication, developmental language delay, speech sounds disorders, stuttering, and paediatric feeding.
- Maintained detailed documentation of each session, ensuring accurate tracking of patient progress and facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' speech, language, and cognitive abilities to determine appropriate therapeutic approaches.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment programs for patients with various speech and language disorders.
- Supervision of Allied Health Assistants (including providing session feedback, writing session plans, review assessments, and team liaison with families and teachers).
- Quarterly jobs including quality improvement projects and social media management.
Education
Master of Speech Pathology - Speech Pathology
University of Technology Sydney
Sydney11.2021
Bachelor of Medical Science - Major in Neuroscience
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW11.2018
Skills
- Dysphagia competent
- Clinical experience in managing dysphagia and communication across a broad range of acute and subacute inpatient adult caseloads
- VFSS competency achieved
- Experience in head and neck oncology and laryngectomy management
Referees
- Angela Louie, Head & Neck Oncology Senior Speech Pathologist, Campbelltown Hospital.
0412 011 831 Angela.Louie@health.nsw.gov.au
- Jessica Watt, Critical Care & Respiratory Senior Speech Pathologist, Campbelltown Hospital.
0428 685 176 Jessica.Watt@health.nsw.gov.au
- Alison Brennan, Adult Team Leader & Neurology Senior Speech Pathologist, Campbelltown Hospital.
0401 352 052 Alison.Brennan@health.nsw.gov.au
Timeline
Speech Pathologist
NSW Health
06.2022 - Current
Speech Pathologist
Hanrahan Health
01.2022 - 03.2023
Master of Speech Pathology - Speech Pathology
University of Technology Sydney
Bachelor of Medical Science - Major in Neuroscience
University of New South Wales
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