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Brittany Friedman

Boynton Beach,FL

Summary

Empathetic Speech Language Pathologist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design. Talented supporter of individual client growth with progression and improvement at forefront. Patient and methodical therapist with thorough understanding of each step in healing process.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist

Broward Health North
03.2022 - Current
  • Experience includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult and geriatric populations with communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders in 30-bed inpatient rehab and 409 bed acute care setting
  • Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process
  • Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings
    Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals
    Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
  • Managed inpatient rehab schedule
  • Coordinated daily Stroke Groups
  • Experience with Tracheostomy, PMV, TBI, CVA, training initiated in Modified Barium Swallow Studies
  • Participant in Stroke Strategic Team meetings
  • Spinal Cord Injury Group Coordinator
  • Stroke Group Coordinator

Speech Language Pathologist

BAYADA Home Health
10.2018 - 04.2021
  • Experience includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult and geriatric populations with communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders in home settings
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans
  • Organized schedule daily to allow for maximum productivity with long distance driving

Externship Clinician

Cornell Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Experience includes assessing, diagnosing, and treating adult population with communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders in inpatient rehabilitation setting
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
2012

Skills

  • Scheduling Management
  • Clinical Documentation and Reporting on PowerChart-Cerner
  • Assessing and Monitoring Vital Signs
  • Caregiver/Family Education and Training
  • Patient Safety
  • Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
  • Developing Client Trust
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • PPE Usage
  • Patient Management
  • Multitasking and Organization

Certification

  • ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology 2020-Present
  • BLS CPR certified 2018-Present Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) certified 2019-Present International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative (IDDSI) 2021-Present
  • Florida License in Speech Language Pathology 2021-Present

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist

Broward Health North
03.2022 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

BAYADA Home Health
10.2018 - 04.2021

Externship Clinician

Cornell Inpatient Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders

University of Central Florida

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