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Amber Powell

NC

Summary

Certified Speech-Language Pathologist for 33 years, performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech and Language Pathologist

Presence Learning
01.2023 - 06.2023


  • Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy programs tailored to their specific needs through virtual therapy.

PRN Speech Language-Pathologist

LHC Haywood Home Care Services
08.2019 - 01.2021


  • Utilized evidence-based practices in designing individualized therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations in the home health setting.

PRN Speech Language-Pathologist

Avidity, X-L Care, MSA/Bayfront, Preferred Care
01.2016 - 07.2019
  • Utilized evidence-based practices in designing individualized therapeutic interventions for diverse patient populations in the home health setting.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee County School District
11.1998 - 12.2015

Provided speech and language services for students ages 3-21. Included screening, evaluation, staff education, IEP development, and therapy.

  • Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee Memorial Hospital
10.1996 - 08.1997

Provided services to the long term care facility associated with the hospital, trained in modified barium swallow evaluations, performed bed side swallow evaluations and provided out patients speech services to patients of various ages.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Associate In Rehabilitation
02.1993 - 10.1996

Provided speech therapy services through contracts with home health agencies, long term care facilities, acute care and out patient rehabilitation.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee County School District
05.1990 - 06.1994

Provided speech and language services for students ages 3-12. Included screening, evaluation, staff education, IEP development, and therapy.

Education

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
1992

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
1988

Skills

  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Patient Assessment
  • Stuttering Treatment
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Hold certification with ASHA and the state of North Carolina
  • Articulation therapy
  • Voice Rehabilitation
  • Cognitive-Communication Therapy
  • Parent and Caregiver Training
  • Swallowing Therapy
  • Communication Strategies

Certification

Asha SLP Certification in Clinical Competence since 1992

SLP North Carolina License since 2019

Timeline

Speech and Language Pathologist

Presence Learning
01.2023 - 06.2023

PRN Speech Language-Pathologist

LHC Haywood Home Care Services
08.2019 - 01.2021

PRN Speech Language-Pathologist

Avidity, X-L Care, MSA/Bayfront, Preferred Care
01.2016 - 07.2019

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee County School District
11.1998 - 12.2015

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee Memorial Hospital
10.1996 - 08.1997

Speech-Language Pathologist

Associate In Rehabilitation
02.1993 - 10.1996

Speech-Language Pathologist

Lee County School District
05.1990 - 06.1994

Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology

University of South Florida

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders

University of Central Florida

Asha SLP Certification in Clinical Competence since 1992

SLP North Carolina License since 2019

Amber Powell