Sethen Ettestad, M.A., Ccc-Slp Email & Phone Number

International Falls, Mn

International Falls, Minnesota

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Performed cognitive-linguistic diagnostic assessments and treatment at the acute care level. • Completed bedside swallowing assessments for patients following prolonged intubation, facial paresis following stroke, tracheostomy placement, and general dysphagia presentation. • Assessed dysphagia via videoflouroscopic swallow studies (VFSS)/ modified barium swallow studies (MBSS)• Evaluated toleration of oral speech prosthetics (Passy Muir Valves) for patients with tracheostomy placement

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Performed inpatient/acute cognitive-linguistic diagnostic assessments and treatment, and clinical dysphagia examinations on the Surgical/Trauma/Neuroscience ICU, Medical ICU, Surgical ICU, and the Miland E. Knapp Rehabilitation Center• Assessed swallowing abilities and diet toleration via modified barium swallow studies (MBSS)• Compiled consultation reports, notes, and discharge summaries• Made recommendations to physicians in regard to treatment of patient’s deficits• Educated patients, families, and medical professionals about nature of disorder, patient’s history, differential diagnosis, treatment goals, progress, and prognosis• Participated in weekly patient rounds

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Delivered speech-language services to children with articulation, language, hearing, and social communication deficits• Administered standardized tests to assess specific areas of language impairment• Implemented the Social Communication, Emotional Regulation, and Transactional Support (SCERTS) model for various clientele with Autism like tendencies• Created weekly theme activities applicable to all patients• Consulted and informed parents with day to day session summaries and progress• Synthesized assessment summaries, client progress notes, and discharge summaries• Recommended, designed, and launched clinic blog to publish clinic updates and parent/guardian education http://scottishriteclinicduluth.wordpress.com/

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Organized ASHA approved continuing education lectures• Prepared contracts between CSD department and visiting presenters• Developed advertisement and registration website and brochure • Consulted services of print shop, catering crews, and maintenance staff • Proposed and routed electronic downloads of lecture handouts• Supervised volunteer lecture staff• Summarized lecture participation, earnings, and expenditures

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Gathered baseline data to determine clinical goals and analyze progress • Developed and implemented semester treatment plan• Guided client participation during TBI and CVA socialize groups• Performed AAC outreach clinic to various clientele throughout northern Minnesota• Addressed clinical goals to client caregivers during staffing conferences• Created mid-semester therapy progress reports• Wrote daily lesson plans and semester progress notes• Compiled semester treatment summaries• Familiarized self to ethics and procedures of treatment• Completed 150+ hours of treatment clock hours

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Aided incoming students with the scheduling and registration of classes• Facilitated conversations and interactions within small groups• Reinforced messages of academic expectations and engagement strategies• Provided campus tours

Duluth, Minnesota Area

• Supervised children ages two to five-years-old in a preschool setting• Focused children’s development on increasing independence, self-confidence, respect for others, and joy of learning• Lead large group activities such as reading and music time• Focused on enhancing positive social learning experiences

Duluth, Minnesota

• Supervised, tutored, and graded students• Encouraged less active students to participate• Introduced students to Deaf culture

Superior, Wi

• Coached weekly reminiscence therapy sessions to a group of approximately six clients with dementia• Tailored social themes that target the five senses to promote memory retrieval• Interpreted client problem behaviors, identified their underlying meanings, and exercised ways to redirect appropriate attention• Formulated sessions as a team with three other student interns

International Falls, Mn

• Observed approximately three hours of speech and language assessment and treatment a day• Observed Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)• Performed secretarial duties for therapy and wellness department• Crafted and cleaned treatment materials• Guided therapy and wellness staff in use of iPad and AAC devices

International Falls, Minnesota

• Cared for a four-year-old with Down syndrome• Selected play activities to expand language learning• Redirected and intervened negative behaviors• Shadowed speech therapy and sign language instruction three times a week• Assisted with bathing, clothing, and choosing of diet and nutrition

International Falls, Minnesota

• Developed, wrote, and presented interpretive programs• Created interpretive displays for visitor center• Welcomed visitors to visitor center and informed visitors of national park attractions• Deckhanded a 59-foot tour boat

Master Of Arts (Ma), Communication Sciences And Disorders

Activities and Societies: ASHA Convention Poster Presenter, UMD's CSD Lecture Series- Celebration of Research Presenter, NSSHLA Member.

Bachelor Of Applied Science (Basc), Communication Sciences And Disorders

Activities and Societies: President, 2011-2012, Member 2010-2012, UMD Communications Sciences and Disorders Club, Member, 2011-present.

Associate Of Arts

Post-Secondary Enrollment Option