Amy Ray
Ama,TX
Summary
Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist with 25 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Enhabit Home Health
Amarillo, TX
02.2013 - Current
- Treated geriatric patient with communication and/or swallowing impairments.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with family and caregivers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged families and caregivers in therapy process to support client progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and client responses.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Helped other healthcare providers understand how to observe and refer clients.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Managed caseload ot home health patients.
- Participated in special events to promote available resources.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
Amarillo, TX
2006 - 2013
- Assisted in establishing pediatric therapy program for inpatient and outpatient services.
- Treated children from neonate to 18 with speech and language development problems or swallowing difficulties.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Performed diagnostic swallowing evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
Amarillo, TX
2006 - 2013
- Treated adult population in acute and rehab setting
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and patient responses.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Completed modified barium swallow studies
- Treated diverse population with variety of disorders
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX08.1998
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.1993
Skills
- Program Management
- Therapy Strategies
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Feeding Therapy
- Patient Assessments
- Acute Care Comprehension
- Outpatient Therapy
- Diagnostic Methods
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Communication Strategies
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
- Modified Barium Swallow
- E stim
Affiliations
- American Speech and Hearing Association
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Enhabit Home Health
02.2013 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
2006 - 2013
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
2006 - 2013
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
The University of Texas At Dallas
Bachelor of Science - Education
Texas Tech University
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