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.
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.
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
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.