Lynn Hardesty M.S. Ccc-Slp Email & Phone Number

Madisonville, Ky, Us

Madisonville, Ky, Us

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Worked for Cape Cod Healthcare at Cape Cod Hospital (Hyannis, 283 beds) and Falmouth Hospital (Falmouth, 95 beds), serving an adult outpatient population and inpatient acute care. Primary outpatient diagnoses included head and neck cancer (particularly oral cancer), dysphagia, aphasia following CVA, and vocal fold paralysis. Conducted and interpreted clinical swallowing evaluations. Experience with Epic.

Owensboro, Kentucky, United States

Adjunct instructor in the Communication Sciences & Disorders undergraduate program. Taught Introduction to Communication Disorders (CSD 240) and Aural Rehabilitation (CSD 364) to college undergraduate students via remote learning (Zoom). Evaluated students’ knowledge through written assignments and examinations. Experience with Moodle.

Portland, Oregon, United States

Floated to several skilled nursing facilities in the city of Portland and Multnomah County. Facility sizes ranged from 55 beds to 105 beds. Assessed and treated patients in the areas of dysphagia, language, cognition, motor speech, AAC, and voice. Experience with Rehab Optima (Net Health). Experience working as sole SLP in facility.

Pendleton, Oregon

Assessed and provided outpatient treatment to children with communication disorders, many presenting with autism spectrum disorder. Ages ranged from five months to adult. Particular focus in emergent language and AAC training via play-based therapy. Collaborated with occupational therapists and physical therapists. Experience providing cotreatment with occupational and physical therapists, treating child holistically. Treated adult outpatients with aphasia, dysarthria, and Foreign Accent Syndrome. Assessed and treated adult inpatients in a 25-bed critical access hospital, primarily in the area of dysphagia. Experience with ReDoc and Meditech

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Evaluated and treated inpatients with dysphagia in a 198-bed, acute care hospital. Performed modified barium swallow studies. Educated patients and families on compensatory feeding/swallowing strategies and modified diets. Evaluated and treated adult and pediatric outpatients presenting with a variety of communication disorders including articulation disorder, phonological disorder, mixed receptive/expressive language disorder, aphasia, apraxia, and fluency disorder.

Anchorage, Alaska

Served Prestige Care & Rehabilitation, a 102-bed skilled nursing facility, as sole full-time SLP treating short term rehab patients and long term care residents. Provided treatment in the areas of dysphagia, receptive/expressive language, cognition, motor speech, aural rehabilitation following cochlear implantation, and AAC. Experience providing therapy in community settings and during resident-chosen leisure activities in conjunction with Activities staff. Diagnoses treated include dementia, CVA, TBI, and Down Syndrome.

Hazard, Kentucky

Served the Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center, a 120-bed long-term care facility, on a PRN basis. Primarily evaluated and treated swallowing disorders.

Hazard, Kentucky

Provided evaluation and treatment in the areas of dysphagia, cognition, speech, and language to inpatients and acute rehabilitation patients in a 358-bed acute care hospital. Extensive experience performing modified barium swallow studies. Pediatric modified barium swallow studies completed occasionally. Provided initial placement of and education regarding Passy-Muir Valves to patients and caregivers. Coordinated care with other healthcare professionals including doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Supervised a clinical fellow, educated students, and trained four full-time new hire speech pathologists. Provided dysphagia screening training and education to nursing staff. Maintained close working relationship and open communication with local nursing homes and area hospitals. Coordinated all outpatient modified barium swallow studies. Guest speaker at stroke support group. Experience working with patients whose diagnoses include head and neck cancer, cerebrovascular accident, traumatic brain injury, tracheostomy, and dementia. Experience working as sole SLP in facility.

Madisonville, Kentucky

- Evaluated and treated adult patients in 410-bed, acute care setting. Implemented treatment primarily in the areas of dysphagia, cognition, and language.- Treated patients on general medical floors and the acute rehab unit in addition to the intensive care and transitional care units.- Treated several adult outpatients in the areas of cognition, language, and fluency.- Conducted and interpreted clinical bedside evaluations and modified barium swallow studies under supervision. Administered the Saint Louis University Mental Status (SLUMS) exam and the Brief Cognitive Assessment Tool (BCAT).- Experience working with patients whose diagnoses include dementia, aphasia, and dysarthria.

Owensboro, Kentucky

- Served three schools: Burns Middle School, Apollo High School, and West Louisville Elementary School. Students' ages ranged from 4 to 20.- Administered treatment in the areas of language, pragmatics, fluency, articulation, and AAC- Experience conducting classroom communication behavior observations, administering the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA), Clinical Assessment of Articulation and Phonology (CAAP), Preschool Language Scale (PLS), Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI), Oral and Written Language Scales (OWLS), and writing communication reports- Experience with IEP re-evaluations

Madisonville, Kentucky

Pediatric Therapy Care- Evaluated and treated an outpatient pediatric population exhibiting a variety of disorders including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, anoxic brain damage, apraxia, articulation disorders, and mixed expressive/receptive language disorders. Patients' ages ranged from 19 months to 17 years.- Experience administering: Preschool Language Scale (PLS), Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF), Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA), Social Language Development Test: Adolescent (SLDT-A), Receptive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test (ROWPVT), Expressive One-Word Picture Vocabulary Test (EOWPVT), Functional Communication Profile (FCP)

Lexington, Kentucky

Pediatric Clinic (June - July 2013, January - May 2014)- Evaluated and treated communication disorders of preschool age children - Designed and implemented therapeutic interventions for articulation disorders, phonological disorders, and apraxia- Utilized Barbara Hodson's Cycles Approach for the treatment of phonological disorders- Administered the Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA), Preschool Language Scale (PLS), Kaufman Speech Praxis Test for Children (KSPT)Aphasia Clinic (September - December 2013)- Treated adult patients with fluent and nonfluent aphasia- Focused on utilizing multiple communication modalities, word finding, and managing communication breakdowns- Experience with both individual and group therapy sessions- Administered the Kentucky Aphasia Test (KAT), Communication Abilities of Daily Living (CADL), Communicative Effectiveness Index (CETI)

Madisonville, Kentucky

- Provided one-on-one after-school assistance to a 10-year-old girl with autism and Shwachman-Diamond syndrome- Encouraged appropriate behavior and facilitated growth in communication, independence, and social skills in community and home settings- Reinforced positive behaviors and modified negative behaviors through Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) tactics- Monitored occupational and speech therapy goals and facilitated carryover into home and community settings- Provided academic tutoring and homework assistance

Madisonville, Kentucky

- Supervised children at play and encouraged language and intellectual development - Prepared children for school through various academic skills such as letter and number recognition- Mediated disputes and facilitated emotional growth- Documented behavior and skills- Created and taught art lessons and projects

Mt. Vernon, Kentucky

- Liaised between the Volunteer Life Manager and the Rockcastle Community (varying in size between eight to thirteen members)- Managed community budget and kept expenses consistently under-budget

Mt. Vernon, Kentucky

- Provided emergency financial and material assistance to low-income families in Rockcastle County- Managed cases of more than 200 low-income families- Conducted home visits to evaluate the material and emotional needs of participants- Connected participants with applicable programs and resources in the county- Managed a monthly budget- Coordinated seasonal programs with limited resources and little formal training or supervision- Managed a small team of volunteers, communicated with other agencies, orchestrated distributions of supplies, verified information, and documented statistics- Created monthly newsletters and implemented new data documentation

Owensboro, Kentucky

- Represented the university by providing tours for prospective students, families, community leaders, and donors- Wrote and maintained a blog on the university website, providing prospective students with insights of college life- Acted as an overnight hostess to prospective students- Moderated student panel at Open House and Preview Days

Owensboro, Kentucky

- Analyzed and evaluated student data regarding class performance- Instructed other college students in academic material of various subjects, primarily English and writing skills- Developed students' study skills and test-taking strategies- Addressed student concerns and questions regarding professors, exams, classes, and general college life

Owensboro, Kentucky

- As the elected Student Government representative to the Board of Trustees I acted as the voice of the students and was a voting member of the university Board of Trustees- reviewed and approved University budget and Strategic Plan; voted on key issues facing the university- served on Academic Affairs Committee, the Curriculum Resource Committee, and the Judicial Review Board

Owensboro, Kentucky

Semester-long experiences provided through Brescia University in a wide variety of settings:Summer 2008 - Owensboro Healthpark, outpatient pediatricsFall 2008 - Country Heights Elementary SchoolSpring 2009 - Owensboro Place Care & Rehabilitation Center, skilled nursing facilityFall 2009 - College View Middle School and Audubon Elementary SchoolSpring 2010 - Owensboro Medical Health System, inpatient acute rehab

Master Of Science (M.S.), Communication Sciences And Disorders

Certificate Program, Career Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Speech Pathology And Audiology

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Board of Trustees member, National Student Speech-Language and Hearing.