Compassionate and hardworking Speech- Language Pathologist dedicated to achieving patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case management team
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Broad River Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Accurately evaluate and treat speech, language, and swallowing disorders in a 100-bed skilled nursing facility
Trained in Spaced-Retrieval Therapy Technique for improved functional memory for patients with dementia and other cognitive deficits
Provide family members and caregivers with education and training on rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote client's health and independent living resulting in improved patient outcomes
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including occupational and physical therapists, to ensure comprehensive care for geriatric patients
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship
Dream Big Pediatric Therapies
07.2021 - 05.2022
Worked with an average of 10 families per day to help them cope with speech/language disorders and educated parents, siblings, and guardians on how to maintain a strong support network
Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information
Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
Speech-Language Pathology Internship
North Medical Medical Center- Inpatient Rehab
01.2021 - 05.2021
Implemented treatment plans as directed by SLPs
Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities
Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive
Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2019
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2021
Skills
Hardworking
Knowledgeable of speech and language screenings
Extensive Dysphagia knowledge
Critical Thinking
Punctuality
Team Collaboration
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American- Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Current Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee
Current Basic Life Support/CPR
Honors And Awards
University of Mississippi, McRight Speech Pathology Endowment Award, Fall 2019
University of Mississippi, Robert Guy Mills Endowment Award, Fall 2019
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Broad River Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship
Dream Big Pediatric Therapies
07.2021 - 05.2022
Speech-Language Pathology Internship
North Medical Medical Center- Inpatient Rehab
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology -
University of Southern Mississippi
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
University of Mississippi
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech- Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American- Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Current Licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Tennessee
Current Basic Life Support/CPR
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