Completed bedside swallowing evaluations, provided dysphagia therapy for rehabilitating swallowing function, and made recommendations for the most appropriate diet consistency for patients' specific needs.
treated disorders associated with dementia, strokes, and other medically complex diagnoses.
Collaborated with rehabilitation team members for directing patient care and discharge planning.
Documented evaluations and treatments using computerized system:
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
12.2023 - Current
Provided screening, evaluation, and treatment for adult to geriatric patients.
Design and execute appropriate and individualized plans for a variety of diagnoses, including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and cognitive-linguistic disorders.
Train staff on best practice for assisting residents with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
Collaborate with physical and occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses to provide patients comprehensive care.
Educate patients, family, and caregivers to extend continuity of care.
Document using computerized system: Point Click Care (PCC) and Net Health
Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
06.2022 - Current
Company Overview: Wake County Public School System
Screened students with suspected speech and language deficits to determine if evaluation was necessary
Evaluated students with suspected speech and language deficits, wrote reports regarding evaluations, and established goals on students' IEPs
Provided speech therapy to preschool through Grade 5 students, such as articulation, receptive and expressive language skills, and social language skills
Completed Medicaid billing and progress reports
Collaborated with teachers for strategies and techniques to reinforce speech and language skills and educational goals
Wake County Public School System
Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
03.2022 - 06.2022
Company Overview: Harnett County Public School System, NC
Provided speech therapy to preschool students, such as articulation, receptive and expressive language skills
Completed Medicaid billing and progress reports
Collaborated with teachers for strategies and techniques to reinforce speech and language skills and educational goals
Harnett County Public School System, NC
Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
08.2021 - 01.2022
Company Overview: Lahaina, HI
Prepared thorough progress reports, records, and evaluations on patients as young as 3 years old
Diagnosed speech and language disorders based on personalized assessments and well-defined testing protocols
Delivered both individual and group-based speech support to students with specific needs
Enhanced students' abilities to engage in everyday interactions and capitalize on educational opportunities with improved speech-language abilities
Managed paperwork coordination, case management, and activity development
Assisted with IEP points and intervention strategies
Provided instruction to children diagnosed with autism, special education teachers, and their aides on use of AAC devices to improve communication skills in the educational setting
Provided speech therapy to students in Preschool-Grade 5
Lahaina, HI
Speech Language Pathologist
Stepping Stones Group
02.2020 - 06.2021
Company Overview: Elizabeth City, NC
Diagnosed speech and language disorders based on personalized assessments and well-defined testing protocols for students in grades Prek-5
Collaborated with classroom teachers on lessons
Consulted on team and outside cases to offer knowledgeable diagnostic or treatment advice
Delivered both individual and group-based speech support to students with specific needs
Provided speech therapy to students, grades pre-k-Grade 5, with various speech and language impairments; e.g
Developed IEPs based on testing results, and conducting IEP/annual review meetings
Completed progress reports as described in IEPs
Elizabeth City, NC
Speech Language Pathologist
Kinetic Physical Therapy And Wellness
08.2016 - 06.2020
Company Overview: Jacksonville, NC
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests
Maintained compliance with complete documentation of all actions
Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals
Evaluated students with standardized tests and assessment protocols
Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration
Treated children aged 4-12 with speech and language development problems
Jacksonville, NC
Speech-Language Pathologist
Paxxon Healthcare Services
04.2012 - 05.2016
Company Overview: White Plains, NY
Evaluate the communication skills of children ages birth to 3, and 3-5
Determine appropriate goals, based on the results of those evaluations
Provide speech therapy to children in the Early Intervention Program, and preschool children through Committee(s) on Preschool Special Education (CPSE)
Parents and caregivers are provided with techniques and strategies to develop the child's speech and language skills
Families are referred to other disciplines as necessary, such as occupational and physical therapy, neurology or psychology
Consult and/or collaborate with other therapists and teachers who work with the child and the child's family
Maintain accurate documentation, such as billing and report writing
These documents are submitted in a timely manner
White Plains, NY
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Lehman College
Bronx, NY
05-2000
Skills
Collaboration and Teamwork
Multicultural Sensitivity
Patience and Tolerance
Therapeutic Techniques
Languages
German
Elementary
Interests
I like trying new recipes and food trends
Outdoor Recreation
Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
Mindfulness Practices
Avid Reader
Cooking
I have a passion for photography and editing photos
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
12.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
06.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
03.2022 - 06.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
The Stepping Stones Group
08.2021 - 01.2022
Speech Language Pathologist
Stepping Stones Group
02.2020 - 06.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Kinetic Physical Therapy And Wellness
08.2016 - 06.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Paxxon Healthcare Services
04.2012 - 05.2016
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Lehman College
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