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Breanna Long

Kathleen,GA

Summary

Flexible Speech-Language Pathologist with a passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication, cognition and swallow function. Advanced interpersonal skills with 18 years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech-Language Pathologist

Piedmont Macon
Macon, GA
03.2012 - Current
  • Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
  • Assessed patient's language and speech production abilities including articulation, fluency, voice quality, and pragmatics.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
  • Created individualized home programs for families to carryover learned skills between therapy sessions.
  • Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
  • Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
  • Trained caregivers on how best to interact with individuals who have difficulty communicating.
  • Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to new developments in the field of Speech-Language Pathology.
  • Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.

Speech Language Pathologist

Amedysis Home Health Care
Hawkinsville, GA
03.2010 - 02.2012
  • Developed individualized care plans for each patient based on needs assessment.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians regarding patient care and progress.
  • Educated patients and family members about disease processes and treatment options.
  • Responded promptly to all inquiries from supervisors or clients regarding home health services rendered.
  • Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
  • Provided direct therapy services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing treatments.

Speech-Language Pathologist

PruittHealth
Macon, MI
03.2010 - 02.2011
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Provided direct therapy services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing treatments.
  • Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
  • Taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw and breathing mechanisms.
  • Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.

Speech-Language Pathologist

Select Medical
Milledgeville , GA
01.2008 - 03.2010
  • Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
  • Provided direct therapy services including articulation, fluency, voice, receptive and expressive language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing treatments.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to facilitate the development of effective intervention strategies.
  • Monitored patient progress through record keeping and documentation.
  • Documented all clinical activities according to agency protocols and standards of care.
  • Maintained good working relationships with colleagues, administrators, referral sources, and members of other health professions teams.
  • Evaluated patients' oral motor functions for feeding difficulties or dysphagia issues.

Education

Masters in Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
12-2007

Bachelor of Education -

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
05-2006

High School Diploma -

Washington County High School
Sandersville, Ga
05-2002

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Therapy Strategies
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Staff Education And Training
  • Home Health Care Expertise
  • Diagnostic Methods
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient-Focused Therapy
  • Focused On Consistent, Quality Care
  • Acute Rehabilitation Background
  • Modified Barium Swallow Studies
  • FEES trained/proficiency
  • Acute care therapy experience

Affiliations

  • Movies
  • Gardening/flowers
  • Attending my children's extracurricular activities

Certification

  • Certificate of Clinical Competence
  • MDTP
  • FEES
  • NMES

Timeline

Speech-Language Pathologist

Piedmont Macon
03.2012 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

Amedysis Home Health Care
03.2010 - 02.2012

Speech-Language Pathologist

PruittHealth
03.2010 - 02.2011

Speech-Language Pathologist

Select Medical
01.2008 - 03.2010

Masters in Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders

Valdosta State University

Bachelor of Education -

Valdosta State University

High School Diploma -

Washington County High School

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