Lucy Braden
Chico,CA
Summary
Proactive Graduate Student Clinician with experience working in collaborative, fast-paced environments to deliver individual and group therapy services. Offers high-quality, client-centered care through the development and execution of treatment plans that meet an individuals goals and improves upon their quality of life. Committed to consistent high-standard care and learning new treatments to achieve excellent client outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Student Clinician
Clinic for Communication Disorders, CSU Chico
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client progress by developing and implementing individualized treatment plans based on specific needs
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective therapy interventions for clients
- Provided 20+ hours of therapy targeting cognitive and social aspects of communication to an adult with a traumatic brain injury
- Provided 20+ hours of therapy targeting joint attention and intentional communication to a prelinguistic 3-year-old with Autism
- Provided 20+ hours of therapy targeting spelling and reading to elementary students in a group setting
- Acquired skills to assess and treat clients with Dyslexia
- Gained experience administering and scoring The Rossetti Infant-Toddler Language Scale, Criterion Referenced Assessment for Development of Early Language (CRADEL), Ross Information Processing Assessment (RIPA-2), Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT+), Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling- 3rd Edition (LETRS-3), and the Dynamic Indicators of Basic Literacy Skills-8 (DIBELS-8)
- Demonstrated concise and accurate written communication of clinical findings via initial and final case reports, daily SOAP notes, and weekly lesson plans
Cashier, Closing Manager
S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods
08.2023 - Current
- Assists upwards of 200+ customers while maintaining a friendly, personable, and courteous service
- Increases customer satisfaction by efficiently managing cashier transactions and addressing customer concerns
- Streamlines checkout process for enhanced customer experience by implementing effective workflow strategies
- Enhances team productivity by delegating tasks and setting clear goals for cashier staff members
- Maintains a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift
PT Aide
Shasta Physical Therapy
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises, contributing to improved mobility and overall health for patients
- Connected patients to therapeutic machines such as ultrasound and tens stimulation
- Turned over tables and rooms after each patient quickly and efficiently
Catering Event Captain & Restaurant Staff
Odell Craft BBQ
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Enhanced event experiences by effectively coordinating and managing all aspects of event logistics
- Adhered to food safety guidelines while maintaining a professional and friendly persona when serving food at events such as weddings and fundraisers
- Served customers at the restaurant, ran the register, cleaned and sanitized dishes, and performed closing duties
- Set up buffet lines at events, prepared sides and meat on-site, and refilled chafing dishes
Support Staff
TRUE Ride Studio
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and timely support to members
- Assisted manager with organizing technological aspects of the company, such as the website and app
- Ensured cleanliness of studio
PT Aide
Maxim Physical Therapy
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Quickly and efficiently aided patients with exercises, connected them to therapeutic machines and ensured they were comfortable
- Created at-home exercise programs for patients and diligently turned over tables and rooms
- Assisted the receptionist by answering calls and keeping track of patient insurance policies
Substitute Paraprofessional
Shasta Union High School District
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing behavior support strategies and maintaining a structured environment for optimal learning
- Assisted primarily in the special education classrooms with students who had Down Syndrome, Autism, Aspergers, blind and deaf students, and others with physical handicaps
- Provided support to students who had learning disorders and impairments in areas such as reading, writing, and math
- Created ways to teach the students that were easy and enjoyable for them
PT Technician
Anderson Physical Therapy
05.2017 - 02.2019
- Improved patient recovery by assisting in implementing individualized physical therapy treatment plans
- Gained experience working with patients who had Parkinson's and strokes
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed
- Physically aided patients in the pool for aqua therapy
- Kept track of patients' progress by writing out SOAP notes for the PTA and progress notes for the PT's
Education
Masters Speech Language Pathology -
CSU, Chico
Chico, CA05.2025
B.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders -
CSU, Chico
Chico, CA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Communications
Shasta College
Redding, CA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Shasta College
Redding, CA05.2020
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Shasta College
Redding, CA05.2020
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Therapeutic Intervention
- Behavior Modification
- Multicultural Competence
- Excellent people skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Oral communication
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) - Administration and Score
Timeline
Graduate Student Clinician
Clinic for Communication Disorders, CSU Chico
08.2023 - Current
Cashier, Closing Manager
S&S Organic Produce and Natural Foods
08.2023 - Current
PT Aide
Shasta Physical Therapy
04.2023 - 07.2023
Catering Event Captain & Restaurant Staff
Odell Craft BBQ
03.2023 - 07.2023
Support Staff
TRUE Ride Studio
08.2021 - 07.2023
PT Aide
Maxim Physical Therapy
07.2019 - 04.2021
Substitute Paraprofessional
Shasta Union High School District
02.2019 - 06.2019
PT Technician
Anderson Physical Therapy
05.2017 - 02.2019
Masters Speech Language Pathology -
CSU, Chico
B.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders -
CSU, Chico
Associate of Arts - Communications
Shasta College
Associate of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
Shasta College
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Shasta College
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) - Administration and Score
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