An enthusiastic Speech- Language Pathologist dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as a member of a multidisciplinary case-management team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN Employee)
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital - Inpatient Unit
Nashville, TN
09.2024 - Current
Provides care in accordance with physician’s orders and established plan of care.
Assessed and treated disorders of motor speech, voice, language, dysphagia, and
cognition in the context of post-acute care
Provided patient and caregiver education regarding dysphagia assessment results,
swallow safety, and swallowing exercise programs
Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Broad River Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Evaluated and treated speech, language, and swallowing disorders accurately 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
Participated in care conferences to determine patient care plans
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
Administered standardized assessments such as the CELF-5 or GFTA-3 for diagnosis of language disorders in children
Formulated objective goals for preschool-age children with articulation disorders, phonology, language impairments, fluency disorders, childhood apraxia of speech, developmental delays, and autism.
Incorporated technology into therapy sessions when appropriate, including computer software or apps.
Instructed parents on techniques to foster their child's language growth at home.
Education
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology -
University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS
05.2019
Skills
Detail-oriented
Effective Team Collaborator
Thorough assessment and development of treatment goals
Proficient in electronic documentation and report writing
Strong critical-thinking skills
Effective Interpersonal Communication
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 (PRN Employee)
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital - Inpatient Unit
09.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Broad River Rehab
06.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Clinical Fellowship
Dream Big Pediatric Therapies
07.2021 - 05.2022
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
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
University of Mississippi
Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology -
University of Southern Mississippi
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