Celeste Lopez
Rossford,OH
Summary
Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist with two 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage
07.2022 - Current
- Provided screening, evaluation, and treatment for adult to geriatric patients.
- Designed and executed appropriate and individualized treatment plans for a variety of diagnoses, including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, dysarthria and cognitive-linguistic disorders.
- Treated disorders associated with dementia, strokes, and other medically complex diagnoses
- Trained staff on best practice for assisting residents with dysphasia, cognitive, and communication difficulties.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists, doctors, social worker, and nurses to provide patients comprehensive care.
- Educated patients, family, and caregivers to extend continuity of care.
- Document using computerized system: NetHealth, Devero, and Matrix.
Speech Language Pathology Intern
ProMedica Bay Park Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Evaluated and treated both pediatric and adult patients with varying speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, and voice disorders
- Wrote evaluation reports, progress summaries, and treatment notes for patients in the acute care and outpatient rehabilitation settings
- Utilized electronic health record software to assess patient records and document evaluation and treatment data
- Administered, assessed, and documented bedside swallow assessments and modified barium swallow studies (MBSS)
- Provided education and counseling to patients and their families
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to improve patient care and report patient progress
- Completed evaluations with standardized testing measures such as the Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation 3rd Edition (GFTA-3), Preschool Language Scale 5th Edition (PLS-5), SLUMS, Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSimP), and the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA).
- Monitored young children with cognitive and motor developmental delays to provide supportive services.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
Speech Language Pathology Intern
Oregon City Schools District
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Organized and led group treatment in the areas of articulation, phonology, language, social pragmatics, stuttering, and augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC)
- Evaluated students using standardized tests such as the Goldman Fristoe Test of Articulation 3rd Edition (GFTA-3), Preschool Language Scale (PLS-5), and the Receptive, Expressive and Social Communication Assessment - Elementary (RESCA-E)
- Reported student's strengths, weaknesses, and goals to parents and educators in IEP meetings.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
Speech-Language Pathology Student
University Of Toledo
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Planned and led therapy sessions in the following environments: Communication Bootcamp - School-age children with articulation, language, and stuttering disorders
- LOUD Crowd - Adults with Parkinson's Disease treated using Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LVST) under the supervision of a trained supervisor
- Child language and articulation
- Treatment targets included: speech sounds, phonological disorders, use of expressive language to describe events, and topic maintenance.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Toledo
Toledo, OH05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Competent in the Wellsky Rehabilitation, EpicCare, and SameGoal, NetHealth, Devero, and Matrix documentation programs
- Trained in the Systematic Analysis of Language Transcripts (SALT), PRAAT, and MBSimP
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Adaptability
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation skills
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Interpersonal Communication
Affiliations
- American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
- Ohio Speech-Language-Hearing-Association (OSLHA)
Additional Work Experience
- Maddie and Bella Coffee Roasters, April 2019-May 2022, Shop Manager
- The University of Toledo Office of Success Coaching, September 2017-May 2020, Desk Worker
- The University of Toledo, May 2017-August 2018, Orientation Leader
Research
University of Toledo, Spring 2021-Spring 2022, Toledo, OH, Thesis: Analyzing the Affective Intent of Tamil "aiyō" by American English Speakers, Created a test using the computer program PRAAT with Dr. Caroline Menezes to analyze the emotional perception of the Tamil word "aiyō" in English-speaking American college students.
Certification
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - #14298088
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - State of Ohio, SP.15653
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage
07.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathology Intern
ProMedica Bay Park Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Speech Language Pathology Intern
Oregon City Schools District
08.2021 - 12.2021
Speech-Language Pathology Student
University Of Toledo
08.2020 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Toledo
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence - #14298088
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist - State of Ohio, SP.15653
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