Campbell Speed
Atlanta,
Summary
Acute care Speech-Language Pathologist with experience in assessing and treating medically complex patients. Known for creating individualized treatment plans, coordinating care among diverse teams, and utilizing evidence-based practices to enhance communication and swallowing functions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta
03.2022 - Current
- Triage and assign a caseload of acute care patients at Kennestone Hospital.
- Evaluate and diagnose dysphagia, and language, speech, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Create and execute treatment plans using evidence-based practices.
- Coordinate with medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, dietitians, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
- Perform dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy or fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing.
- Analyze results from diagnostic tests and write comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Provide patient and family education.
- Train clinical fellows and new team members.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kennestone Hospital Outpatient Neuro Rehab
Marietta
09.2021 - 03.2022
- In an outpatient clinic, conducted comprehensive assessments and provided evidence based treatment for patients with swallowing, speech, language and cognitive deficits due to stroke, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and head and neck cancer.
- Trained patients and communication partners to use augmentative and alternative communication devices.
- Created home exercise programs for the carryover of therapy skills.
Rehabilitation Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
Marietta
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted physical and occupational therapists with bedside patient evaluations and treatments in an acute care setting.
- Prepared food/equipment for swallow studies, and fed patients during FEES.
- Prepared treatment area, mobility equipment and ambulatory aids for patient sessions.
- Maintained and sanitized rehabilitation equipment to ensure safety and compliance.
- Answered phones and updated new orders.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA07-2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Georgia
GA05-2019
Skills
- Dysphagia evaluation
- Family education
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech-Language Pathology
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
03.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kennestone Hospital Outpatient Neuro Rehab
09.2021 - 03.2022
Rehabilitation Technician
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
09.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Georgia