Montana Kay

Experience

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  Wyong Hospital

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Student Speech Pathologist

  ADULTWyong Hospital - 08/07/2019 – 23/08/2019 (21 Days)Caseload: Adult with a focus on dysphagia, dysarthria, dysphonia and upper airway dysfunction. In an acute, rehab, inpatient, and outpatient setting. Experience in the following:• Implemented vocal function exercises and reviewed same.• Provided education regarding upper airways dysfunction to an outpatient group.• Conducted bedside swallow assessments in an acute setting. • Observed mealtimes and provided feedback to patient and carers. • Provided education regarding presbyphagia and provided recommendations for same. • Assisted in the preparation of foods for a modified barium swallow and observed same. Show less

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  The University of Newcastle Speech Clinic

  Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

  Student Speech Pathologist

  SPECIALITY EXPERIENCE: STUTTERING The University of Newcastle Speech Clinic - 29/02/2020 – 18/03/2020 (8 Days)Caseload: Specialised paediatric with a focus on pre-school age and stuttering, implementing the Lidcombe Program in a clinical setting. Experience in the following: • Administered the Lidcombe program. • Implemented client and family centred practice. • Educated parents regarding stuttering and the Lidcombe Program. • Worked alongside parents to provide therapy in clinic and at home. • Supported and taught parents’ how to deliver home therapy. • Taught care givers how to collect data regarding client’s performance to track progress in therapy. Show less

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  John Hunter Hospital

  Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

  Student Speech Pathologist

  PROFESSIONAL OBSERVATION DAY• Paediatric feeding observation at John Hunter Hospital on 03/03/2020

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  The University of Newcastle Speech Clinic

  May 2020 - May 2020

  Student Speech Pathologist

  SPECIALITY EXPERIENCE: VOICE The University of Newcastle Speech Clinic - 18/05/2020 – 28/05/2020 (8 Days)Caseload: Specialised adults with a focus on voice, upper airway dysfunction and vocal cord dysfunction in a clinical setting. Experience in the following: • Delivered services via Telehealth.• Provided education, assessment and therapy to professional voice users and therapy to improve the projection of voice. • Implemented adapted Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy, semi-occluded vocal tract exercises, vocal hygiene strategies, vocal function exercises, and relaxed throat breathing exercises. • Worked with international students to improve their English with a focus on speech intelligibility. Show less

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  Muswellbrook Community Health

  Aug 2020 - Sept 2020

  Student Speech Pathologist

  PAEDIATRICMuswellbrook Community Health - 03/08/2020 – 10/09/2020 (24 Days)Caseload: Generalist paediatric community health with a focus on 4-10 years in both clinic, preschool and school settings. Experience in the following:• Administered formal language assessment for children aged 3;0-6;11 years i.e. CELF-P2• Administered informal speech and language assessments i.e. Articulation Survey, Renfrew Action Picture Test, phonological awareness screener, concepts and following directions screener and oral musculature assessment. • Reported assessment results back to parent and teacher and provide education around same.• Reviewed client’s speech and language and provided evidence-based therapy. Show less

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  John Hunter Hospital

  Nov 2020 - Dec 2020

  Student Speech Pathologist

  ADULT John Hunter Hospital - 09/11/2020 – 17/12/2020 (24 Days)Caseload: Adult patients requiring treatment under a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Experience in the following: • Administered screeners in the areas of aphasia, cognitive communication and functional language. • Assessed and managed acute and chronic dysphagia, and presbyphagia. • Provided education to patients and families in the areas of speech, language, voice and swallowing. • Adhered to NSW Health policies and procedures regarding PPE and best practice guidelines. • Assisted in the outpatient clinic in the speciality area of laryngectomy and tracheostomy. • Worked in a multidisciplinary team and collaborated with neurologists, doctors, dietitians, occupational therapists, nursing staff, and care givers. Show less

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  Central Coast Local Health District

  Aug 2021 - Dec 2024

  Speech Pathologist - Wyong Hospital
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  Hunter New England Local Health District

  Jan 2025 - now

  Speech Pathologist - John Hunter Hospital