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Carmen Hayes

Forney

Summary

Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with 11 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist

Pate Rehabilitation/Rehab Without Walls
02.2022 - Current

Independently assess, diagnose and treat adult patients with dysphagia, cognitive deficits, aphasia, dysarthria, and oral-motor disorders secondary to Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

Conducted individual and group therapy sessions with inpatient/Day Neuro population within clinical and home settings.

Administered Vita-Stim (NMES), Manual and Thermal stimulation therapy to patients with dysphagia.

Provided direct education with patient and family regarding therapy goals and discharge recommendations.

Participated in weekly conferences with interdisciplinary team including PT, OT, Nurse, Dr. Social Worker, and Dietician.

Speech Language Pathologist

Mesquite Specialty Hospital
05.2015 - 02.2022

Independently assess, diagnose and treat adult patients with dysphagia, cognitive deficits, aphasia, dysarthria, and oral-motor disorders secondary to Stroke,Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Parkinson's and other neurological disorders.

Conducted individual and group therapy sessions within the inpatient and LTACH settings

Performed speech/language/cognitive/swallow evaluations as part of the stroke program protocol

Administered Vita-Stim (NMES), Manual and Thermal stimulation therapy to patients with dysphagia.

Provided direct education with patient and family regarding therapy goals and discharge recommendations.

Participated in weekly conferences with interdisciplinary team including PT, OT, Nurse, Dr. Social Worker, and Dietician

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kemp Care Center
05.2013 - 06.2015

Independently assess, diagnose and treat adult patients with dysphagia, cognitive deficits, aphasia, dysarthria, and oral-motor disorders.

Conducted individual and group therapy sessions with Geriatric Population within nursing home setting.

Performed speech/language/cognitive/swallow evaluations as part of admissions protocol.

Provided direct education with patient and family regarding therapy goals and discharge recommendations.

Participated in weekly conferences with interdisciplinary team including PT, OT, Nurse, and Social Worker.

Education

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders And Science

Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
05.2009

Skills

  • Knowledge and skills across settings
  • Collaboration and Teamwork
  • Able to independently perform Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS)
  • Supervision of students and CFY candidates

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist

Pate Rehabilitation/Rehab Without Walls
02.2022 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

Mesquite Specialty Hospital
05.2015 - 02.2022

Speech-Language Pathologist

Kemp Care Center
05.2013 - 06.2015

Master of Science - Communication Disorders

West Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders And Science

Eastern Illinois University
Carmen Hayes