Bethany Svedeman
Rockwall,TX
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist with strong expertise in diagnosing and treating feeding/dysphagia disorders within the NICU population. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing patient care and outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist – NICU
Medical City Plano – NICU
03.2023 - Current
- Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist working only in the NICU at MCP. Working alongside a team of Neonatologists, Respiratory Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Neonatal Nurse Practitioners. In this role I provide infant feeding/swallowing and developmental evaluations and treatments. Completing Modified Barium Swallow Studies to assess oral/pharyngeal phase dysphagia. Recently completed the NICU Fee’s Course at BUMC in May of 2025.
- Specialized Training: NICU/NICU FEES
- Supervisor: Michelle Lieb
Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
UT Southwestern Medical Center
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist working in the adult acute care and NICU settings of UT Southwestern Medical Center. Work alongside Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Nurses to evaluate and develop an individualized plan for feeding/language/ cognitive deficits. Provide feeding/language/cognitive services to adults and children in the NICU. Provide treatment to in wide variety of settings from NICU, Adult Intensive Care Unit, to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit and all of the Med-Surge Floors as well.
- Specialized Training: NICU
- Supervisor: Kasey Rheme
Speech Language Pathologist
Cook Children’s Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2021
- Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist working in the acute care setting of Cook Children’s Medical Center. Work alongside Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Nurses to develop an individualized plan for feeding/language/cognitive deficits. Provide feeding/language/cognitive services to children of all ages and diagnoses including, Cancer, TBI, Stroke, and Down Syndrome etc. Provide treatment to children in wide variety of settings from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, to the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, to the Neuro Intensive Care Unit and all of the Med-Surge Floors as well.
- Supervisor: Briddy Simmeroth
- Specialized Training: PICU/Neuro ICU and CICU, MBSS/Feeding training with newborns.
Speech Language Pathologist
Epic Pediatric Therapy
11.2014 - 10.2017
- Speech Language Pathologist working in both the clinic and home health setting. Completed evaluation and treatment for children with feeding, language, and cognitive disorders. Worked alongside Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists to develop individualized goals/plans for each patient. Supervised a graduate student and a CFY.
- Supervisor: Holly Blackburn MS CCC-SLP
- Specialized Training: Supervision of a graduate student and supervision of a CFY.
Speech Language Pathologist
Our Children’s House Baylor Dallas
07.2012 - 10.2014
- Inpatient Speech Language Pathologist working in the Baylor feeding program with children of various feeding and swallowing disorders. Work alongside Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Nurses, Doctors and Psychologist to develop an individualized feeding program for our patients and also in depth feeding training for parents. Provide services to children in the rehabilitation program who have experienced traumatic events such as TBI, strokes, premature birth, etc. Provide services to our pulmonary patients through oral stimulation, oral motor exercises, and individualized programs.
- Supervisor: Mary Fink, MS CCC-SLP
- Specialized Training: VitalStim Certified (NMES), Trach/Vent Trained, Behavioral Feeding Trained, MBSS experience
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, Texas05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX05.2009
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
Accomplishments
- Supervised graduate students within the NICU environment
- Completed Neonatal/Infant FEES Course May 2025
Certification
- ASHA - 12140396
- Texas Licensed Speech Language Pathologist – 107967
- Vital Stim Certified
- American Heart Association CPR certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist – NICU
Medical City Plano – NICU
03.2023 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
UT Southwestern Medical Center
08.2021 - 03.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
Cook Children’s Medical Center
10.2017 - 08.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Epic Pediatric Therapy
11.2014 - 10.2017
Speech Language Pathologist
Our Children’s House Baylor Dallas
07.2012 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Abilene Christian University
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
University of Texas at Dallas
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