Anita Goodman
Orlando,FL
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record at Palmview Healthcare, enhancing patient outcomes through expert dysphagia management and empathetic care. Spearheaded professional development workshops, demonstrating exceptional interpersonal collaboration and cognitive communicative disorder expertise. Achieved significant patient progress, leveraging time management skills for efficient, high-quality treatment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Palmview Healthcare and Rehabilitation
03.2003 - 08.2012
- Executed screening, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for dysphagia, speech & language and cognitive linguistic impairments.
- Administered assessment and treatment of various conditions including Dementia, Alzheimers, Parkinsons, Dysarthria, ALS, Aphasia, Apraxia, Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Generated timely and thorough documentation in compliance with company regulations.
- Sustained high quality ethical care with collaboration with professionals, families, and therapeutic team.
- Assessed and generated treatment with NPO patients on G-tubes.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Transitioned NPO patients to oral feeders.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
Speech Language Pathologist
Arizona Home Rehab
03.2003 - 08.2012
- Completed initial assessments and provided training to patients and caregivers in the home setting to target improved swallowing abilities, increased functional communication and improved cognitive linguistic skills with implementation of home programming.
- Documented client progress with electronic SOAP notes.
- Collaborated with Nursing, PT, OT and Social Work.
- Reassessed patient progress, attending weekly interdisciplinary care plans meetings in an effort to maximize functional home outcomes with transition to outpatient therapy services.
- Communication with physicians on current level of function.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
Speech Language Pathologist
Life Care Centers of America
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Evaluated and diagnosed speech, language, and swallowing disorders for accurate treatment planning.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech, language, cognitive linguistic and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Coordinated with medical professionals such as ENT specialists, audiologists, and neurologists for well-rounded patient support.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans and ensure optimal outcomes.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech, language, cognitive linguistic and swallowing disorders in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to encourage social interaction among patients with similar challenges.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of speech-language pathology.
Discipline Lead, Speech Language Pathology
Tandem Health Care
10.1998 - 01.2003
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Led professional development workshops for staff on latest speech therapy techniques and tools.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Documented progress and regressions in patients' speech/language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders, making treatment adjustments when appropriate.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Team Rehab
08.1996 - 01.1998
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech/language, cognitive-linguistic disorders and dysphagia.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by conducting education and training sessions regarding speech-language pathology practices.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mariner Health & Rehabilitation
10.1995 - 08.1996
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose speech/language, cognitive-linguistic disorders, and swallowing disorders, enabling the development of appropriate intervention planning.
- Provided education, training and in-servicing to nursing staff regarding effective communication and swallowing strategies, in order to maximize functional communication and decrease aspiration risk.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders cognitive-linguistic issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to maximize the effectiveness of therapy sessions, leading to consistent patient improvements.
- Monitored and documented patient progress through regular assessment and data analysis, adjusting treatment plans as needed for continued progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Communicare Pro Rehab
08.1993 - 09.1995
- Conducted thorough evaluations to accurately diagnose speech/language, cognitive-linguistic disorders, and swallowing disorders, enabling the development of appropriate intervention planning.
- Provided education, training and in-servicing to nursing staff regarding effective communication and swallowing strategies, in order to maximize functional communication and decrease aspiration risk.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech/language, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders cognitive-linguistic issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to maximize the effectiveness of therapy sessions, leading to consistent patient improvements.
- Monitored and documented patient progress through regular assessment and data analysis, adjusting treatment plans as needed for continued progress.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care, resulting in improved overall health outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California06.1993
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI06.1990
Skills
- Dysphagia training and experience
- Dysarthria assessment and treatment
- Dementia training and treatment experience
- Stroke experience with aphasia treatment
- Interpersonal collaboration skills
- Cognitive communicative language disorder knowledge
- Time management and organization proficiency
- Empathetic and patient, relatable
Certification
- ASHA Certified CCC Speech Language Pathologist
- Florida State Licensure
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Palmview Healthcare and Rehabilitation
03.2003 - 08.2012
Speech Language Pathologist
Arizona Home Rehab
03.2003 - 08.2012
Speech Language Pathologist
Life Care Centers of America
01.2003 - 01.2009
Discipline Lead, Speech Language Pathology
Tandem Health Care
10.1998 - 01.2003
Speech-Language Pathologist
Team Rehab
08.1996 - 01.1998
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mariner Health & Rehabilitation
10.1995 - 08.1996
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Communicare Pro Rehab
08.1993 - 09.1995
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Loma Linda University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Andrews University
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