Dana Hackman
Decatur,IN
Summary
Compassionate Speech Language Pathologist skilled in conducting thorough assessments and implementing effective treatment strategies. Experience in educating patients and families, driving improved outcomes through interdisciplinary teamwork and personalized care approaches in diverse settings.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Adams Health Network
Decatur, IN
2003 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive speech and language assessments, including videofluoroscopic swallow studies and implement individualized treatment plans for ages 15 - 99+ to address communication, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders.
- Diagnose and treat a variety of therapy disorders including aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria, dysphagia, cognitive communication, fluency, dementia, and voice.
- Treat a variety of medical diagnoses including CVA, TBI, voice, swallowing and neurodegenerative disorders.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Educate patients and families on speech-language pathology practices and resources.
- Mentor junior staff in clinical techniques and best practices for patient engagement, and supervise Clinical Fellows and graduate student clinicians.
- Provide therapy in diverse settings including acute inpatients, acute rehab, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics and home health care.
Speech Language Pathologist
Parkview Health System
Fort Wayne, IN
2001 - 2002
Speech Language Pathologist
Adams Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IN
1996 - 2000
Speech Language Pathologist
Cameron Memorial Hospital
Angola, IN
1995 - 1996
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy In Motion
Fort Wayne, IN
1991 - 1995
Speech Language Pathologist
Parkview Regional Outreach
Fort Wayne, IN
1990 - 1991
Speech Language Pathologist
Frazier Rehab Center
Louisville, KY
1987 - 1989
Education
Master of Science - Speech Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INBachelor of Science - Audiology And Speech Sciences
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INCertification
- Indiana Speech-Language Pathology License [December 1990 - Current]
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech - Language Pathology: ASHA [July 1988 - Current]
- Indiana Speech - Language - Hearing Association (ISHA) Member [December 1990 - Current]
- Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) Certified Provider [June 2020 - Current]
- Interactive Metronome Certified Provider [March 2008 - Current]
- Developed and implemented Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study programs in several NE Indiana rural hospitals
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Adams Health Network
2003 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Parkview Health System
2001 - 2002
Speech Language Pathologist
Adams Memorial Hospital
1996 - 2000
Speech Language Pathologist
Cameron Memorial Hospital
1995 - 1996
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy In Motion
1991 - 1995
Speech Language Pathologist
Parkview Regional Outreach
1990 - 1991
Speech Language Pathologist
Frazier Rehab Center
1987 - 1989
Master of Science - Speech Sciences
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science - Audiology And Speech Sciences
Purdue University