Amy Gomez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specializing in developing individualized treatment plans, utilizing evidence-based practices and incorporating innovative technology to enhance communication skills. Excelling in patient-centered therapy, ability to build strong rapport with patients and ensuring personalized care and successful outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPro Heritage
Calumet City, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Provide speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing therapy to residents in Independent and Assisted living facilities.
- Plans and finalizes patient discharge by providing written home programs, educating patients and families, referring to community agencies, organizing transitions along the continuum of care, and ordering required equipment as needed.
- Evaluate residents in accordance with MD orders, and develop appropriate treatment plans and goals that address the individual's specific needs.
- Monitors and assesses outcomes, making necessary adjustments to the individualized treatment plan in accordance with the patient's response to treatment, and providing status updates to physicians and other members of the healthcare team.
- Screen all residents in the facility on a quarterly basis to identify any declines in their functional abilities and evaluate the need for Speech Therapy intervention.
- Coordinate in-services for facility staff as needed to maintain the safe and effective continuation of Maintenance/Restorative Programs, and overall resident call.
SLP-CFY
Aegis Therapies at Brickyard Healthcare
Portage, IN
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided quality care and met patients' goals for those aged 45 and older by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, and selecting appropriate treatment minutes for patients based on their specific clinical needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans to address communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders arising from stroke, progressive neurological diseases, traumatic brain injury, and other conditions.
- Evaluated and treated laryngectomized and/or tracheotomized patients.
- Provided training to patients and staff regarding diet textures, compensatory strategies, and exercises aimed at enhancing swallowing safety and efficiency.
- Coordinated with the interdisciplinary rehab team to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained documentation and billing records, following Medicare guidelines.
Graduate Student Clinician
Aegis Therapies at Smith Village
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Conducted comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations for patients with neurological disorders, dementia, and other diagnoses.
- Evaluated the efficacy of therapy treatments by observing, noting, and evaluating the patient's development and providing the medically required treatment plan and modifications.
- Recorded patient care services in patient and department records (NetHealth, EMR system, and the patient's chart).
- Provided treatment services in multiple settings (including skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and outpatient).
- Provided cognitive and swallowing intervention to residents with various etiologies, such as dementia, cognitive decline, Parkinson's disease, and aphasia.
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Maintained and/or increased the community's occupancy level in accordance with the community's marketing and business strategies
- Closed sales by assisting prospective residents, their families, and advisers make decisions by knowing their needs and informed them about services and programs
- Coordinated and completed all activities required for the sale, including but not limited to visiting the prospect's home, health care providers, or other sites and ensuring that the required forms are completed by the prospect, his/her physician, and family prior to move in
- Prepared data for weekly and monthly reports
- Provided sales performance information to SMD
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Cal State Fullerton, University
Fullerton, CA06.2013
Skills
- Modified Barium Swallow interpretation
- Neurological speech disorder management
- Apraxia and Aphasia management
- Augmentative and alternative communication
- Medical terminology
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Issued 2024.
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Illinois and Indiana
- CPR Certified-American Red Cross.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SLP-CFY
Aegis Therapies at Brickyard Healthcare
10.2023 - 08.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPro Heritage
09.2023 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Aegis Therapies at Smith Village
01.2023 - 04.2023
Sales and Marketing Coordinator
Brookdale Senior Living
08.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Saint Xavier University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies
Cal State Fullerton, University
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