1. Samantha Fitzenrider
sjfitzenrider@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/pub/samantha-fitzenrider/8/200/b51/
SUMMARY
High-energy, experienced professional offers diversified skills in Speech Language Pathology and Voice Instruction.
EDUCATION
 Kent State University – Master of Arts, Speech Language Pathology, 2014
 Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University - Master of Music, Voice Performance, 2005
 Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University - Master of Music, Vocal Pedagogy, 2005
 Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Music, 2002
RESEARCH
 Graduate Studies Non-Thesis: 10 Common Components of Voice Therapy
o Interactive Power-Point presentation providing instructional information on how to provide Voice
Therapy services to a patient.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
 Premier Health, Miami Valley Hospital, February, 2016 – present
o Speech Language Pathologist for inpatient rehabilitation with support to acute hospital as needed.
o Provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients depending on
service area.
o Clinical experience gained in the following assessment and intervention areas: Adult Cognition,
Dysphagia, Aphasia, Apraxia, Stroke, and Traumatic Brain Injury.
o Participate in team conference with physician, nursing, social work, PT, OT to determine patient length of
stay, progress, and barriers to discharge.
 HCR ManorCare, January, 2016 – August, 2016
o Clinical experience gained in the following assessment and intervention areas: Adult Cognition,
Dysphagia, Aphasia, Apraxia, Thermal-Tactile Stimulation, Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury, Parkinson’s
disease, and Dementia. Special population areas: Tracheostomy, and PEG tubes.
o Planned and conducted rehabilitation treatment programs to restore communication, cognition, and
swallowing abilities of patients.
o Consulted with physicians and other health practitioners to obtain additional information, suggest
revisions in treatment programs, make appropriate referrals, and integrate therapy treatment with other
aspects of patient care.
o Maintained appropriate documentation for patient files; code and bill for therapy services rendered.
 HealthPro Rehabilitation, October, 2014 – January, 2016
o Clinical experience gained in the following assessment and intervention areas: Adult Cognition,
Dysphagia, and Dementia. Special population areas: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia.
o Provided speech therapy services to patients and initiated referrals when appropriate.
o Conducted screenings of residents at regular interval to determine need for intervention / treatment.
o Provided recommendation and education for alternate nutrition and / or diet modification to reduce
aspiration risk, including referrals to multi-disciplinary team members as indicated.
o Conducted dysphagia in-service for dietary staff members.
o Implemented programs and exercises in order to reduce cognitive-linguistic, dysphagia, speech, and voice
deficits.
o Maintained appropriate documentation for patient files; coded and billed for therapy services rendered.
 Montefiore Nursing Home, January, 2014 – May, 2014
(Practicum Site)
o Clinical experience gained in the following assessment and intervention areas: Cognition, Dysphagia,
Aphasia, Apraxia, Thermal-Tactile Stimulation, CVA, Parkinson’s disease, and Dementia. Special
population areas: Glioblastoma, Tracheostomy, and PEG tubes.

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o Provided recommendation and education for alternate nutrition and / or diet modification to reduce
aspiration risk, including referrals to multi-disciplinary team members as indicated.
o Implemented programs and exercises in order to reduce cognitive-linguistic, dysphagia, speech, and voice
deficits.
o Educated patients, associated disciplines, family members, and caregivers regarding disease process,
prognosis, compensatory strategies, therapeutic exercises / activities, and individualized home exercise
programs to maintain optimal, functional performance levels.
o Counseled patients, families, and staff regarding treatment and progress.
 Kent State University Speech and Hearing Clinic, 2012-2013
o Clinical experience gained in the following assessment and intervention areas: Childhood Apraxia of
Speech, Articulation, Accent Modification, and Voice Disorder.
o Developed and implemented plans, goals, and led one-on-one therapy sessions for language-impaired and
learning-disabled children, accent-modification clients, and voice clients.
o Planed and directed therapy sessions for adult voice client to improve vocal hygiene habits and relaxed
diaphragmatic breathing.
o Educated voice client in Vocal Function Exercises (VFE), and Resonant Voice Therapy (RVT) exercises.
o Counseled families and caregivers regarding treatment and progress.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Adjunct Faculty
o Baldwin Wallace University, 2015
Communication Sciences and Disorders
 CSD-263 Seminar: Voice for Users, Abusers, and Fixers
o Baldwin Wallace University, 2010-2015
Conservatory of Music
 Provided private instruction for vocal studies
 Member
o ASHA Special Interest Group 3 (Voice and Voice Disorders), 2015-present
CERTIFICATION / TRAINING
 American Speech and Hearing Association, CCC-SLP, member 2014-present
 Ohio Board of Speech Pathology, CCC-SLP, License #SP.11809, 2014- present
 FIMS Certification, 2016
 Head and Neck Patterned Electrical Neuromuscular Stimulation (PENS), 2016
 ACP Adjunctive sEMG for Dysphagia Rehabilitation, 2016
 NOMS certified, 2016
 LSVT LOUD Certified, 2015
 Voice Therapy Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, 2015
 2014 Coding and Documentation Update for Speech-Language Pathologists, 2014
 Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP) online training course, 2013
SKILLS / PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
 In-depth knowledge of the singing and speaking voice.
 Communication: College studies in French, German, and Italian; ability to speak in front of groups with ease and
clarity; customer service skills and experience.
sjfitzenrider@gmail.com

3.  Computer and Technology Skills: EPIC, RehabOptima, Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat, Outlook, Oracle, AOD,
typing 60 + words per minute with 98% accuracy.
sjfitzenrider@gmail.com