Nupur Makwana
Summary
As a dedicated and aspiring Speech Pathology student, I am driven by a passion for helping individuals overcome communication challenges and improve their quality of life. With a strong foundation in interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills developed over five years of experience as a receptionist, I am excited to apply my knowledge and enthusiasm to work with a diverse and challenging case load in the field of Speech Pathology.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Allied Health Assistant
Castle Hill Speech And OT
05.2023 - Current
- Independently provided therapy sessions using relevant cues and evidence-based practice approaches to target SMART goals.
- Communicated with families regarding client progress and appropriate strategies to trial for homework.
- Debriefed with Supervising Speech Pathologist on client progress and updated goals and activities where necessary.
- Planned for activities correlating to appropriate SMART goals with supervision from Speech Pathologist.
- Created and organised therapy resources.
Student Speech Pathologist
Ultimate Health
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed a complex paediatric case-load of six clients per day with assistance from clinical educator.
- Case-load comprised of Autism Spectrum Disorder, literacy, Early Language, speech sound disorders and Childhood Apraxia.
- Developed an 8-week social skills group by creating weekly session plans and adaptable goals for client's with varied skills.
- Conducted two initial early language assessment using PLS-5 and CELP-P3.
- Formulated assessment reports by analysing assessment data and explaining client presentation to parents.
- Created and implemented weekly session plans for all clients
- Provided parent education regarding managing behaviours and tantrums within the home environment.
- Participated in a Quality improvement project, editing and finalising session plans for a 8-week School Readiness program.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Monitored patients' progress through data collection and documented progress accordingly.
Student Speech Pathologist
Better Rehab
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Managed a case load of 5 mobile clients per day
- Case load included AAC, Early language, Speech Sounds disorder and Fluency.
- Created and implemented weekly session plans for all clients
- Provided parent education regarding managing behaviours and implementing therapy techniques within the home environment.
- Participated in meetings with relevant multidisciplinary team members to discuss client presentation and shared goals.
Student Speech Pathologist
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Managed a case-load of 6 initial assessments and out-patient review appointments in a day.
- Conducted comprehensive bedside clinical swallow assessments on patients comprising of case history, OMA and swallow trial.
- Conducted review swallow trials on inpatient's to change their recommended diet.
- Provided client education and diet handouts regarding their diet modifications.
- Provided handovers to nursing staff following ISBAR format.
- Participated in a Quality Improvement project where we created a presentation for new graduate nurses on Dysphagia and signs of aspiration.
- Tabulated client presentation and progress in progress notes and provided ISBAR handover documents once client's were discharged.
Student Speech Pathologist
Sprouts UTS Clinic
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Case load involved managing speech sound disorders and literacy.
- Created and implemented weekly session plans for clients.
- Provided therapy using traditional articulation approach with high intensity drills.
- Targeted phonics and spelling using the SoundsWrite Program with guidance from Clinical Educator.
- Participated in clinical discussions with peers to identify correct therapy approaches for clients.
- Tabulated client progress in progress notes specifying accuracy and cueing used.
Medical Receptionist
Zen Waves Clinic
11.2022 - Current
- Managed appointment bookings and cancellation list for three psychiatrists using medical software Halaxy.
- Promptly responded to a Multi-line phone system to handle patient requests for doctors.
- Checked emails and referrals for Psychiatry appointment bookings.
- Processed Medicare bulk billings, rebates and private billings through Wentwest, NDIS and Insurance Companies.
- Liaised between patients and doctors for messages and scripts
- Completed daily administrative tasks such as scanning and filing.
Medical Receptionist
Burdekin Road Medical Centre
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Appropriately triaged patients according to their medical condition and informed doctors when required
- Efficiently booked patient appointments with doctors and allied health using Best Practice Software
- Managed patient complaints/queries and escalating to the manager as required
- Responsibly processing payments for private consultations and assigning to patient files
- Adeptly answered incoming phone calls to satisfy patient needs
- Completed daily administrative tasks such as scanning and filing.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
University of Technology
Sydney12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW12.2021
Skills
- Computer Proficiency
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Healthcare Administration
- Insurance Claims
- Organization and Time Management
- Medical Software Knowledge
Casual Work History
Medical Receptionist
Timeline
Student Speech Pathologist
Ultimate Health
08.2023 - 09.2023
Allied Health Assistant
Castle Hill Speech And OT
05.2023 - Current
Student Speech Pathologist
Better Rehab
04.2023 - 06.2023
Student Speech Pathologist
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse
02.2023 - 04.2023
Medical Receptionist
Zen Waves Clinic
11.2022 - Current
Student Speech Pathologist
Sprouts UTS Clinic
09.2022 - 10.2022
Medical Receptionist
Burdekin Road Medical Centre
01.2020 - 09.2022
Master of Science - Speech Pathology
University of Technology
Bachelor of Science - Medical Science
University of Sydney
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