Sydney Carda
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Passionate Speech-Language Pathologist devoted to service for birth-adults with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing impairments. Skilled in evaluations, therapeutic intervention, and treatment plan developments. Seeking to provide care in a hospital setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sanford Health Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Collaborated on an interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing, and fluency disorders using standardized/informal assessments and clinical observations.
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern
Harrisburg Endeavor/Horizon Elementary
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Conducted evaluations and provided therapeutic intervention with birth-5th grade students
- Supported clients with augmentative alternative communication devices to facilitate expressive communication abilities.
- Improved speech/language skills through targeted activities and exercises designed for each client''s needs.
- Developed innovative materials tailored to individual interests, ensuring engagement during therapy sessions.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD12.2014
Skills
- Patience
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Active Listening
- Empathy and Compassion
- Relationship Building
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Creative Thinking
- Documentation Skills
- Therapeutic Techniques
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sanford Health Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Intern
Harrisburg Endeavor/Horizon Elementary
01.2021 - 04.2021
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Dakota
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