Blair Vasquez
San Antonio
Summary
Seasoned bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist with broad experience in clinical/educational/medical settings. Skilled at evaluating and treating a diverse range of speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders in pediatric and adult populations. Also skilled at evaluating and treating trach and ventilator patients in need of alternate ways of communicating. Recognized for developing effective treatment plans tailored to individual needs and abilities. Previous work resulted in significant improvement in patients' communication skills, enhancing their overall quality of life.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Olmos Speech Langauge and Learning Clinic
San Antonio
01.2020 - Current
- Educated parents on strategies they can use at home to support their child's communication development.
- Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Participated in IEP meetings with school districts to ensure students receive necessary services according to their needs.
- Monitored progress of clients through data collection procedures on standardized assessments and informal measures.
- Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
San Antonio
03.2019 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech evaluations for diverse patient populations.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to enhance communication skills.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care initiatives.
- Educated patients and families on communication disorders and treatment options.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Provided direct therapy sessions using evidence-based practices to improve the communication of patients.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Coronado at Stone Oak
San Antonio
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted evaluations to assess speech and language development in patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sorrento Skilled Nursing Facilit
San Antonio
03.2019 - 05.2020
- Conducted evaluations to assess speech and language development in patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
San Antonio
01.2000 - 02.2019
- Utilized assistive technology to enhance communication skills in patients.
- Provided mentorship to junior staff in therapeutic practices and patient management.
- Prescribed augmentative and alternative communication systems when appropriate to improve functional communication outcomes.
- Assessed and treated trach and ventilator patients for alternate ways to communicate using inline speaking valves, passy muir speaking valves, trach capping etc
- Assessed and treated patients with dysphagia and conducted modified barium swallow studies
- Interacted and collaborated with the medical team on treating the respiratory compromised patient
Speech-Language Pathologist
San Pedro Manor
San Antonio
01.1996 - 01.2000
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio
San Antonio
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Engaged in a team approach with PT/OT/ST in a rehabilitation setting in treating TBI/Head Injury/Stroke patients
- Conducted evaluations to assess speech and language development in patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Easter Seals-Texarkana
Texarkana
01.1995 - 12.1995
- Multidisciplinary approach in the pediatric setting treating medically complex patients
- Conducted extensive training and education with families of pediatric patients in preparation for home bound patients
- Conducted evaluations to assess speech and language development in pediatric patients.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient needs in pediatric setting
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies for pediatric patients
- Assessed and treated pediatric dysphagia patients and implemented feeding strategies to achieve optimal nutrition/hydration
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Baylor University
Waco, TX 09.1993 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Baylor University
Waco, TX 09.1990 - 12.1993
Skills
- Assessing and treating the medically complex patients in a hospital setting
- Speech/language/cognitive evaluation
- Evidence-based intervention
- Dysphagia assessment and intervention
- Instrumental swallow assessments
- Cognitive-communication assessment and intervention
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Master of Science
- Certificate of Clinical Competence
- ASHA Member
- Proficient in treating pediatric and adult populations
- 30+ Years of Experience
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Olmos Speech Langauge and Learning Clinic
01.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Coronado at Stone Oak
03.2019 - 05.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sorrento Skilled Nursing Facilit
03.2019 - 05.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kindred Hospital, LTAC
01.2000 - 02.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
San Pedro Manor
01.1996 - 01.2000
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehabilitation Institute of San Antonio
01.1995 - 01.1996
Speech-Language Pathologist
Easter Seals-Texarkana
01.1995 - 12.1995
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Baylor University
09.1993 - 12.1994
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Baylor University
09.1990 - 12.1993