Dedicated speech language pathologist knowledgeable in diverse adult and pediatric populations. Army veteran with over 15 years’ experience in various facets of healthcare industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Neurology Consultants of Dallas, PA
09.2023 - 08.2024
Assessed and treated speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-communication aspects of brain injuries, strokes, and neurodegenerative disorders to promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Care Options For Kids
08.2023 - 07.2024
Conducted evaluations, created, and implemented treatment plans to accurately diagnose and treat speech and language disorders in pediatric populations via face-to-face and telehealth delivery methods.
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Clinical Experience
09.2022 - 05.2023
Dallas VA Hospital| Addressed assessment and treatment needs of medically and culturally diverse veteran populations across the North Texas VA Healthcare System footprint, including critical care units, spinal cord injury, acute and long-term acute care, inpatient and outpatient rehab, and skilled nursing.
Tom Landry Elementary School| Maintained caseload of 60+ students with diverse cultural, intellectual, and medical backgrounds, administering group and individual therapy in pull-out and push-in models for mainstream and special education classrooms.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Department of Defense and VA Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2020
Staffed various settings of inpatient and outpatient respiratory care as an active duty soldier and civilian.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX
08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
The University of Texas At Dallas
Richardson, TX
08.2021
Skills
Aphasia
Cognitive therapy
Motor speech
Voice
Receptive and expressive language
Articulation
Bedside swallow screen
Dysphagia (rehabilitative and compensatory)
Fluency shaping and modification
Modified barium swallow study (50 hours of administration and interpretation)
Pre-radiation/chemo counseling
Speaking valve
Laryngectomy
Augmentative and alternative communication
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration
Family education and coaching
Allscripts, WebPT, VistA, AHLTA, CHCS, Cubhub
Certification
Ampcare Effective Swallowing Protocol certified
SPEAK OUT! Therapy for Parkinson's certified
Completion of Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp) Course
Completion of Relias Academy Registered Behavioral Technician Training
BLS provider
Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA (pending)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Neurology Consultants of Dallas, PA
09.2023 - 08.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Care Options For Kids
08.2023 - 07.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist Graduate Intern
Clinical Experience
09.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Department of Defense and VA Hospital
03.2014 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Woman's University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
The University of Texas At Dallas
Ampcare Effective Swallowing Protocol certified
SPEAK OUT! Therapy for Parkinson's certified
Completion of Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp) Course
Completion of Relias Academy Registered Behavioral Technician Training
BLS provider
Certificate of Clinical Competence, ASHA (pending)
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