Chelsea Morgan

About

Hi, I'm Chelsea! As a UX/UI designer specializing in digital healthcare solutions and armed with a professional background in medical Speech Pathology, I bring a unique blend of user-centric understanding, communication, and problem-solving to my work. During my time as a Speech Pathologist, I crafted tailored solutions to rehabilitate the speech & language skills of individuals with varying needs and abilities, honing my ability to address unique challenges creatively and effectively. Beyond my formal training, I've also cultivated a personal background in art and visual design, which has strengthened my eye for good, well-executed design and informed my work through creativity, aesthetic appeal, and functionality.

Experience

• Freelance UX/UI Designer · Subwire12-01-2022

  - Spearhead the UX/UI design process for a live event streaming startup to develop an engaging and user-friendly mobile interface, contributing to over 100K minutes of user engagement since launch. - Collaborate closely with company founder and developers to ensure accurate design implementation, overcoming integration challenges and reducing projected troubleshooting time. - Design and refine UI elements including icons, color schemes, and layout to enhance visual consistency and boost user engagement at over 100 live events. - Optimize visual impact of pitch deck, leveraging design skills to effectively communicate Subwire’s value proposition, increasing investor interest and stakeholder engagement.

• Speech Language Pathologist · Outreach Physical & Occupational Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation07-01-2022

  - Create and adapt individualized, person-centered treatment plans through ongoing assessment and identification of patient needs, pain-points, and goals, improving patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) by 30%. - Collaborate with cross-functional team of rehabilitation and medical professionals, enhancing patient experience and improving quality and efficiency of care, reducing re-hospitalization rates by 23% across a 12-month period. - Implement evidence-based practices and therapy techniques to address diverse speech/language needs for up to 25 patients annually, resulting in an average of 40% improvement in standard assessment scores and a 35% increase in successful communication in daily activities.

• Speech Language Pathologist · Language Fundamentals05-01-2021 – 05-01-2022

  Performed patient evaluations of swallowing, speech, language, cognition, and voice within sub-acute rehabilitation and long-term care settings upon physician referral. Created and modified individualized treatment plans based on ongoing assessment. Implemented interventions according to patient-specific goals via structured and unstructured tasks. Educated and trained patients and caregivers in compensatory and restorative techniques to facilitate safety, independence, and improved functional outcomes. Assisted in conducting and analyzing Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) performed on site. Participated in interdisciplinary patient care via collaboration with other rehabilitation and medical professionals during regularly scheduled care plan meetings.

• Graduate Student Clinician · U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs01-01-2020 – 03-01-2020

  Provided speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing evaluations and interventions in the acute care setting and outpatient clinic. Established individualized, functional, and measurable goals to meet patients unique needs. Assisted in the administration and interpretation of Modified Barium Swallow studies performed on site. Trained patients in specialized voice rehabilitation and management techniques status-post total laryngectomy. Developed proficiency in implementation of Tobii Dynavox and eye-gaze devices for patients with severely limited motor function and verbal communication. Created home exercise programs and incorporated caregiver training to maximize client progress and promote generalization of skills outside of clinical setting.

• Psychometrician · Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network12-01-2015 – 04-01-2017

  Administered a variety of neuropsychological tests used for diagnosis and treatment of various neuropsychological conditions for adult and older adult populations. Recorded test results and behavioral observations adhering to testing protocols; scored and organized test results into summary form. Participated in weekly supervision hours to discuss new testing materials, specific cases and to ensure standardization of general testing procedures.

Education

• CareerFoundryCertificate in UX Design, UX/UI Design
• Teachers College, Columbia UniversityMaster's degree, Speech-Language Pathology
• Lehigh UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology

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