Cassidy Vaughan
Henrico,VA
Summary
Qualified Speech Language Pathologist with background in assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive, and social communication disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to effectively use diagnostic tools and evidence-based practices to address diverse communication needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Ivy Rehab
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed a full caseload of patients (approximately 15 per day) ranging in age from 1-20 years with complex health concerns in a fast-paced environment both virtually and in-person.
- Evaluated speech, language, and cognitive-communication skills in children with a wide range of developmental and acquired disorders, utilizing standardized tests, observation, and caregiver interviews.
- Designed individualized plans based on assessment results, incorporating evidence-based techniques and family/patient's personal goals to increase relevant patient skills.
- Tracked patient progress through ongoing assessment, updating goals, and documenting outcomes.
- Provided education and training to families on therapeutic techniques and strategies to facilitate carryover.
- Collaborated with other therapies and referred patients to as needed, ensuring a comprehensive approach to their ongoing care and development.
Speech Pathology Intern
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Bon Air Therapy Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed a caseload of patients ranging in age from birth to 12 years with complex health concerns, including Cerebral Palsy, complex birth histories, ASD, and syndromic conditions in a fast-paced environment.
- Completed comprehensive assessments in language and articulation utilizing both formal and informal assessments, gathering patient history, collaborating with caregivers, and using clinical observation.
- Treated patients in disorder areas including language, articulation, fluency, and social communication and those using Assistive Technology to communicate.
- Collaborated with interpreters to accurately assess, treat, consult, and educate families from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Quickly and efficiently developed rapport with patients and families to facilitate participation and carryover of skills.
Speech Pathology Intern
Sheltering Arms
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted thorough evaluations to assess patients' communication and swallowing abilities in an outpatient setting.
- Developed individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs and goals.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patients' speech language, voice, swallowing, and cognitive functions.
- Addressed social and emotional challenges related to the patient's communication impairment.
- Collaborated with caregivers and/or families to ensure coordinated care and maximize patient outcomes.
Speech Pathology Intern
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine students' communication strengths and areas for growth in the areas of speech, language, fluency, and social communication.
- Collaborated with interpreters to assess language skills in Spanish and English, as well as provide language therapy to students utilizing both languages.
- Collaborated with parents, teachers, and other professionals to develop and implement IEPs that align with academic goals.
- Utilized AAC and related therapy principles to facilitate student access to the curriculum and expression of wants and needs.
- Facilitated individual, small group, and classroom-based interventions to promote skills.
Associate Clinician
Sheila Johnson Center, University of Virginia
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Provided speech pathology services to children between the ages of three to 11 years.
- Evaluated and treated articulation, fluency, social communication, and language disorders utilizing a variety of therapeutic methods while fostering patients' participation in therapy sessions.
- Consulted caregivers to help facilitate improvement of speech and language functions outside of sessions.
- Created home exercise programs to facilitate carryover of skills.
- Treated patients with fluency disorders in an intensive, two-week program focused on increasing fluent speech, as well as cognitive behavioral therapy to improve outcomes.
Lead Associate Clinician
Sheila Johnson Center, University of Virginia
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Coordinated and conducted day-long evaluations for Autism Spectrum Disorder once per week in conjunction with other Speech Language Pathologists, Developmental Pediatricians and Clinical Psychologists.
- Led the speech team through the process of planning and administering formal and informal speech, language, and hearing assessments and evaluating and reporting on concerns and/or diagnoses to the team and the patient's family.
- Collaborated with other disciplines to share information gathered, discuss impressions and form diagnoses.
- Wrote extensive reports regarding patient's speech and language skills, implications, and recommendations.
- Acted as a liaison for families, serving as a first point of contact to facilitate relationship building, as well as coordination of information prior to their child's evaluation.
Education
Master of Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA12-2022
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Early And Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-2020
Skills
- Interpersonal and professional communication
- Relationship building
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Teaching
- Mentorship
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Foundational Spanish language skills
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Ivy Rehab
07.2024 - 03.2025
Speech Pathology Intern
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Bon Air Therapy Center
08.2022 - 12.2022
Speech Pathology Intern
Sheltering Arms
05.2022 - 08.2022
Speech Pathology Intern
Henrico County Public Schools
01.2022 - 05.2022
Lead Associate Clinician
Sheila Johnson Center, University of Virginia
08.2021 - 12.2021
Associate Clinician
Sheila Johnson Center, University of Virginia
08.2020 - 01.2022
Master of Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Virginia
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Early And Elementary Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
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