Carissa Castelo
Dallas,TX
Summary
Speech-Language Pathologist
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
Frisco, TX
05.2022 - Current
- Co-led speech therapy caseload of a 44-bed CARF and Joint Commission Accredited inpatient rehabilitation hospital
- Specialized on TBI team serving patients with mTBI and moderate-severe TBI (Rancho 4-8), serving as a member of BI council
- Performed evaluations using videofluoroscopy evaluation of swallowing
Speech-Language Pathologist
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth
Fort Worth
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Inpatient rehabilitation position within a 66-bed inpatient hospital
- Collaborated closely with the medical team, case management, neuropsychologists, music therapists, and others
- Targeted population-specific outcomes within specialized Spinal Cord and Brain Injury teams.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Medical City Fort Worth
Fort Worth
09.2016 - 02.2018
- Acute care position targeting high-acuity patients in areas of general acute care, medical intensive care (MICU), surgical intensive care (SICU), cardiovascular intensive care (CICU), and emergency care
- Targeted patients with CVA, respiratory disease, head injury, CNS disease post-extubation dysphagia, and others.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Performing assessment and treatment with adult-geriatric population on an as-needed basis (primarily weekends)
- Developing, implementing, and carrying out treatment plans designed for various diagnoses (neurological, head and neck cancer, movement-disorders, progressive, etc.).
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health East Valley Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
- Dual outpatient-inpatient position, performing evaluation and treatment for patients 18 years-geriatrics, ranging from severely impaired to highly functioning and preparing for return to work, driving, and independence in home and community.
Graduate Student Extern
St. Joseph's Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Program
- Adult outpatient externship at a CARF-accredited multidisciplinary clinic
- Evaluated and treated patients, addressing swallowing, speech, and cognitive-linguistic deficits.
Education
M.S. Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology -
Arizona State University
05.2016
Bachelor's of Communication Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Texas at Austin
05.2014
Skills
- McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (MDTP) Certified Provider
- Vital Stim Certified Therapy Provider
- Videoflouroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) competent clinician
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
05.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Worth
02.2018 - 04.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Medical City Fort Worth
09.2016 - 02.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas
01.2016 - 05.2016
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health East Valley Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Graduate Student Extern
St. Joseph's Outpatient Neurorehabilitation Program
M.S. Communication Disorders, Speech-Language Pathology -
Arizona State University
Bachelor's of Communication Sciences, Speech-Language Pathology -
University of Texas at Austin
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