Maris McKeown
Seaforth,NSW
Summary
I am an early career Speech Pathologist who is passionate about working with the adult population, as I find helping clients to regain their independence and ability to communicate with loved ones very fulfilling. I thrive in a fast-paced environment and work best in a collaborative multidisciplinary team. My desire for continuous learning and development of my skills in the neurological rehabilitation sector drives my work ethic and creative clinical approach.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Pathologist
Concentric Rehabilitation Centre Bella Vista
02.2022 - Current
- Worked for 20 months at Concentric delivering therapy to people with a range of neurological conditions including acquired brain injury, degenerative conditions and developmental disabilities
- Collaborate with a dynamic multidisciplinary team to enable a holistic approach to intervention
- Deliver bedside swallow assessments to Opal Aged Care geriatric residents
- Write accurate, timely documentation and comprehensive reports for NDIS, iCare and private clients
- Use strong interpersonal communication skills to advocate for clients and collaborate with their families and stakeholders.
- Passionate about continuous professional development and committed to evidence-based practice.
- Quick, independent learner with efficient organisational and time management skills to manage a caseload of 65-75% KPI billable hours
- Ability to build rapport and work holistically with clients from diverse backgrounds
- Efficiently learned new computer systems (PPMP, Lumary Salesforce)
- Developing knowledge of AAC technology including eye gaze, switch access methods and a range of communication software programs
- Co-clinical educator for a Speech Pathology student
- Leading the clinic social committee
Student and Early Career Representative
Speech Pathology Australia
02.2021 - 12.2022
- SPA student representative for the Macquarie University cohort and early career representative
- Attended SPA branch meetings to organise quality improvement projects and organised events to increase community awareness of Speech Pathology.
Allied Health Assistant
Ally Assist
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Assistant for a Speech Pathologist at Cerebral Palsy Alliance
- Conducted in-home AAC therapy for a child with cerebral palsy and communication partner training with their family.
Education
Master of Speech and Language Pathology -
Macquarie University
12.2021
Bachelor of Speech, Hearing And Language Sciences -
Macquarie University
12.2019
Clinical placements
Lisa Forbes Speech Pathologists and Associates November – December 2021
Mobile community placement included assessment and therapy for adult clients with developmental and acquired neurological conditions in residential aged care facilities, disability group homes and clients’ homes.
Macquarie University Speech and Hearing Clinic August - November 2021
Speech, language and fluency therapy and assessment provided to paediatric clients aged 3 years to 12 years in clinic and via telehealth.
Royal North Shore Hospital February – June 2021
Acute assessment and intervention for adult inpatients. Conducted dysphagia assessments in ICU and contributed to FEES and MBS instrumental assessments. Implemented voice therapy with patients with spinal cord injuries and assessed language and motor speech disorders. Liaised with multidisciplinary team including resident doctors and Audiologist.
Wagga Wagga Community Health Centre January – February 2021
5-week placement providing therapy and assessment to paediatric clients. Observed paediatric MBS assessment in Wagga Wagga hospital. Gained insight into the crucial role speech pathologists play in providing regional healthcare services.
Mount Wilga Rehabilitation Hospital August – November 2020
Assessed and treatment for adult inpatients and day program outpatients with motor speech disorders, aphasia, cognitive communication disorders and dysphagia. Worked with a French interpreter to care for CALD patients and conducted informal LSVT assessment for clients with Parkinson’s disease. Ran group language therapy for post-stroke clients.
Macquarie University Speech and Hearing Clinic Simulated Placement May – June 2020
Professional Development and Certifications
Speech Pathology Australia certified
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) June 2023
Parkinson’s NSW December 2022
· Module 1: Introduction to Parkinson’s
· Module 2: Best care practices for Parkinson’s in 2022
Understanding Multiple Sclerosis November 2022
Dysphagia Grand Rounds June – August 2021
· Assessment & Management of Dysphagia without Instrumental Assessment by Maggie-Lee Huckabee
· Assessment & Treatment of People Referred with Laryngeal Hypersensitivity Syndromes by Anne Vertigan
References
Lisa Forbes – Owner of Lisa Forbes Speech Pathologists & Associates
E: lisaforbes.speechpathologists@yahoo.com.au
Ph: 0412 525 670
Karina Hawkins – Senior Physiotherapist at Royal Rehab Community Service
E: karina.sim@hotmail.com
Ph:
References from Concentric Rehabilitation Centre available upon request.
Timeline
Speech Pathologist
Concentric Rehabilitation Centre Bella Vista
02.2022 - Current
Allied Health Assistant
Ally Assist
04.2021 - 12.2021
Student and Early Career Representative
Speech Pathology Australia
02.2021 - 12.2022
Master of Speech and Language Pathology -
Macquarie University
Bachelor of Speech, Hearing And Language Sciences -
Macquarie University
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