Allison McMinn
Germantown,TN
Summary
Accomplished speech-language pathologist focused on evidence-based evaluations and customized therapy plans. Demonstrated success in improving communication and swallowing abilities for varied client groups. Aspiring to secure a lead SLP position, bringing years of experience and effective teamwork.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Desoto Hospital
Southaven, Mississippi
02.2019 - Current
- Developed individualized therapy plans targeting communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Monitored client progress through standardized assessments and informal data collection to inform therapy adjustments.
- Collaborated weekly with medical professionals in case conferences to develop comprehensive care plans for complex patient needs.
- Prescribed augmentative communication systems to enhance functional communication for clients.
- Conducted dysphagia evaluations at bedside and/or via videofluoroscopy, assessing patient swallowing capabilities.
- Educated families on effective strategies to enhance speech-language development and track client progress.
- Created detailed reports summarizing findings from diagnostic tests for interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintained comprehensive documentation of client visits, intervention strategies, and session notes.
- Developed skills through diverse work in acute care, inpatient rehab, home health, skilled nursing facilities, outpatient care, and schools.
Education
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2004
Skills
- Therapeutic planning and treatment
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based methodologies
- Patient education
- Clinical record keeping
- Family support techniques
- Teamwork skills
- Cultural competence
- Dependability in practice
- Continuous improvement efforts
- Assessment and diagnostics
- Report preparation and documentation
- Flexibility in care delivery
- Graduate student training assistance
Affiliations
Unit Shared Governance Committee in Inpatient Rehab Co-Chair-current
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Desoto Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
Nova Southeastern University