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BETHANN REYNOLDS

BETHANN REYNOLDS

HUNTSVILLE,AL

Summary

Accomplished, experienced, and collaborative speech language pathologist with expertise in the full spectrum of communication disorders. Currently self-employed with a record of accomplishment in quality problem solving skills and solutions for providing treatment for patients with voice, swallowing, cough and breathing difficulties. Currently manage the laryngeal videostroboscopy and FEES (Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) procedures to four, local otolaryngology medical practices. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with stellar reputation in the field..

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

President

Verse Inc
01.2003 - Current
  • Conceptualized and obtained PRN positions in four ENT offices in two counties to establish protocols and procedures to perform laryngeal videostroboscopy and diagnostic dysphagia assessments for patients with voice and swallowing deficits
  • Maintained examination recording and endoscope equipment for maximum cost efficiency
  • Produced general speech, voice and swallowing services in additions to specialized services to head and neck patient population including, vocal cord dysfunction, chronic cough, muscle tension dysphonia, globus management, LPR/GERD behavioral management programs, voice and swallowing deficits in Parkinson’s Disease, vocal cord paralysis, and vocal cord lesions.

Senior Medical Speech Pathologist

Crestwood Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2019
  • Performed hundreds of Modified Barium Swallow studies in outpatient radiology department
  • Evaluated and treated adults and children daily in inpatient and outpatient settings for voice and swallowing problems including patients with strokes, Parkinson’s disease, other neurological conditions, vocal cord lesions and paralysis and head and neck cancer.

Medical Speech Pathologist

Huntsville Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2003
  • Promoted and established interdisciplinary communication systems for speech pathology and the radiology department
  • Treated inpatient and outpatient adults for voice and swallowing disorders and head and neck cancer, neuromotor deficits
  • Initiated VitalStim program for patients with dysphagia to assist patient with regaining swallowing skills, removal of tube feedings and advancing therapeutic diets

Education

Master of Science - Speech Pathology

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
1987

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
1986

Speech Language Pathology

Birmingham Alabama Veterans Hospital
1986

Skills

  • Expert endoscopist for FEES, VSL
  • Diversity promoter and inclusion of LBGT-Q clients
  • Teletherapy provider
  • Supervision of college students
  • Team Collaboration with physicians, nursing staff and therapists
  • Patient education
  • Inventor of tools and treatments for patients: Thermo-Stim, Voice CORE4
  • Case Management
  • Patient assessment and treatment development
  • Myofascial Release Treatment
  • SPEAK OUT certified
  • Loud Crowd Volunteer
  • Program oversight
  • Financial Management
  • Contract Management

Affiliations

Alabama Board of Examiners for Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (ABESPA), # 0980 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), # 01059079

Parkinson’s Voice Project SPEAK OUT! Provider and Virtual LOUD Crowd Instructor

Speech and Hearing Association of ALabama (SHAA)

Alpha Chi Omega Sorority

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

President

Verse Inc
01.2003 - Current

Senior Medical Speech Pathologist

Crestwood Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2019

Medical Speech Pathologist

Huntsville Hospital
01.1993 - 01.2003

Master of Science - Speech Pathology

Auburn University

Bachelor of Science - Speech Pathology

Auburn University

Speech Language Pathology

Birmingham Alabama Veterans Hospital
BETHANN REYNOLDS