Melissa Putzer Email & Phone Number

Syracuse, Ny, Us

Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

- Analyzed instrumental swallow study results and created treatment plans utilizing evidence-based swallow exercises, biofeedback, and Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation - Connected with patients, therapists, registered dietitians, POAs, and caregivers to screen, evaluate, and deliver patient-centered care to individuals with complex medical disorders including dementia, dysphagia, stuttering, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, dysphonia, traumatic brain injuries, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and strokes- Provided supervision to a graduate student clinician in long-term care and short term rehabilitation settings- Documented treatment sessions, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge paperwork via NetHealth/Optima

Albemarle, North Carolina, United States

- Provided in-person and virtual speech and language services across several facilities- Evaluated and created individualized plans of care corresponding to relevant data - Maintained compliance by promptly completing paperwork, documenting therapy sessions, and billing for medicaid through electronic medical records- Communicated effectively with other team members and professionals in-person and virtually

Brooklyn, New York, United States

- Provided teletherapy services to 45+ K-1 students through a secure Zoom platform- Developed and implemented effective treatment plans for virtual therapy sessions- Virtually communicated with other professional staff and educated parents/guardians to ensure carryover of specific treatment plans

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Delivered direct support to meet individual and family needs- Encouraged community inclusion by offering social support and safe transportation- Accurately and quickly completed documentation regarding services

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Input and analyzed data regarding Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) assessment methods- Provided assistance to professionals in development of reports- Administered APD assessments under a licensed audiologist

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Earned 403 clinical hours of experience as an SLP graduate student while completing relevant coursework - Provided speech, language, and dysphagia services to individuals with communication and swallowing needs

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Developed restaurant image by providing excellent customer service - Utilized effective problem solving abilities and resolved customer concerns- Participated as a team member by assisting others and training new employees

Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area

- Analyzed a variety of therapy techniques and related those to educational background/knowledge- Increased children’s speech and language abilities by engaging them in various activities- Observed assessments and evaluations for children who were at risk for speech or language delays and/or disorders

Liverpool, Ny

- Guided individuals to increase their independence through the use of decision making skills- Taught clients new skills in order to meet the goals listed in the service plan- Increased the individual’s community inclusion by recommending various activities and transporting clients around the community

Baldwinsville, Ny

- Observed individual and group speech-language therapy sessions - Participated and assisted in speech therapy sessions- Modeled language and speech that related to student goals

Syracuse, New York Area

- Provided care and supervision to children with special needs during a time of crisis- Assisted children with everyday needs (i.e. changing diapers, feeding, etc.)- Planned daily entertainment and activities for the children

Liverpool, New York

- Provided a positive customer experience with quick, friendly, and courteous service- Utilized problem-solving skills by resolving customer issues and answering questions- Maintained a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Oswego, Ny

- Aided in testing and grading of speech-language evaluations - Refocused students who got distracted during sessions- Prepared materials as needed and facilitated game activities

-Established personal relationships with professionals through interviews and other interactions-Interacted with clients and child care providers in person and through the telephone-Created S.O.A.P notes after completing day care inspections

- Monitored and took part in children's leisure activities- Organized and upheld a clean play environment for the children- Engaged children in story-telling, drawing and other handicrafts

-Communicated with the senior citizens by sharing various stories-Participated in planned events-Built relationships with the members through various activities such as karaoke, crafts, and bingo

New Jersey

-Traveled to New Jersey and participated in a week long volunteer program in a preschool -Provided assistance to children involved in the Head Start program-Transformed the preschools environment by painting murals and organizing classrooms

Master Of Education - Med, Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, 3.94

Bachelor’S Degree, Human Development And Family Studies, General, 3.82

Activities and Societies: Outdoors club, Psychology Club, Human Development Club, Philosophy Club, Study Abroad Australia, Teaching.