Beulah B Shaw, M.S., CCC-SLP
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist and healthcare professional with more than 20 years of clinical experience across hospital, post-acute settings, serving hundreds of patients across 10 counties. Master's prepared clinician with extensive experience in complex neurological and neuromuscular conditions, including Parkinson's disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, stroke, and other medically complex disorders. Experienced in collaborating with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, case managers, patients, and caregivers to communicate clinical findings, support care decisions, and improve patient outcomes. Skilled in clinical education, healthcare-provider communication, disease-state education, and translating complex clinical information into clear, actionable recommendations. Brings a strong patient-centered perspective, independent field-based experience and established ability to build trusted relationships across the healthcare continuum. Seeking to leverage clinical expertise and CNS knowledge in a Clinical/Patient Education Liaison role supporting healthcare provider engagement, education and improved patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Atrium Healthcare
Charlotte, NC
09.2018 - Current
- Provide comprehensive assessment and treatment for patients presenting with complex communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders across medically complex populations.
- Work extensively with patients with neurological and neuromuscular conditions including Guillain-Barre syndrome, ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke and other complex medical conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, rehabilitation professionals, case managers, patients, and caregivers to communicate clinical findings, support care planning and coordinate patient care.
- Translate complex clinical information into clear, actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making by patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Complete ongoing clinical education and hospital compliance and regulatory training, incorporating current evidence-based practices into patient care.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Personal Home Care of North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Independently assessed and treated medically complex patients in home and community settings, adapting care plans to individual functional needs and living environments.
- Monitored changes in clinical status and promptly communicated finding, recommendations and patient needs to physicians and other healthcare providers.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on neurological, cognitive, communication, and swallowing conditions and related care needs.
- Established collaborative relationships with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare professionals while independently managing a field-based caseload.
- Coordinated scheduling, clinical documentation, care planning, and provider communication to support efficient delivery of independent field-based services.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Transitional Health Services
Kannapolis, NC
05.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided evaluation and treatment for patients with complex neurological, cognitive, communication and swallowing disorders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and provided patient/caregiver education.
- Supported individualized care planning and continuity of care.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lutheran Nursing Home
Salisbury, NC
05.2005 - 04.2013
- Provided assessment and treatment for communication, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in medically complex and geriatric populations.
- collaborated with nursing and interdisciplinary teams regarding patient care, safety, and treatment recommendations.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12-2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Guilford College
Greensboro, NCSkills
- CNS & Neurological Disease Expertise
- Clinical Assessment & Interpretation
- Healthcare-provider Engagement
- Clinical & Disease-State Education
- Physician & Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Clinical & Scientific Communication & Presentation
- Patient & Caregiver Education
- Complex Patient Care & Care Pathways
- Relationship Building & Stakeholder Engagement
- Independent Field-Based Practice
- Clinical Documentation & Regulatory Compliance
- Patient-Centered Clinical Decision Making
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA
- North Carolina Speech-Language Pathology License
- Neuromuscular Re-education Stimulation/Vital Stimulation Therapy Certified
- Basic Life Support and First Aid
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Atrium Healthcare
09.2018 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Personal Home Care of North Carolina
09.2015 - 09.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Transitional Health Services
05.2013 - 12.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lutheran Nursing Home
05.2005 - 04.2013
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Guilford College