Bunny North
Leander
Summary
Adept at fostering communication growth, I leveraged therapeutic techniques and multicultural sensitivity at Care Options for Kids to enhance patient outcomes. My role involves mentoring and innovating in speech pathology, significantly improving patient engagement and progress. Skilled in articulation therapy and team collaboration, I excel in creating impactful treatment plans and educational strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Care Options for Kids
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations..
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Mentored new speech-language pathologists, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance team competence.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Care Options For Kids
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Educated families on strategies to facilitate communication development at home, enhancing overall progress in therapy sessions.
- Supported diverse populations, including children with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, stuttering challenges, and phonological disorders.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, allowing for better adjustments in treatment plans when needed.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
State Wide Intake Worker IIII
DFPS-Texas
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Conducted assessments to determine if abuse or neglect has taken place according to the Texas Family Code
- Determine risk and priority for CPS and APS investigations
- Gathered information to create accurate case files.
- Enhanced communication with reporter by actively listening to their needs.
- Coordinated with team members to address urgent cictims needs promptly.
- Identified client needs to tailor service recommendations effectively.
- Enhanced eeporter's satisfaction, providing clear explanations of available resources.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC08-2020
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05-2015
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Oral expression
- Assessments
- Instructional skills
- Team collaboration
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient education
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation skills
- Articulation therapy
- Speech and language evaluation
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Communication strategies
- Treatment Planning
- Patient advocacy
- Speech exercises
Accomplishments
- Clinical Mentor for a team of 15 staff members.
- Supervised SLP-Assistants
- Clinical Educator for graduate students
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Care Options for Kids
08.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Care Options For Kids
01.2017 - 08.2020
State Wide Intake Worker IIII
DFPS-Texas
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Texas At Austin
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