Chelsea Romero
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Certified SLP with experience working at all levels of care and patients/clients ages 18 months to 104 years. Comfortable working independently and collaborating with patients, their families, and other professionals to create the optimal care plan for each.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist (Outpatient Clinic)
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients ages 22-90 with speech, language, voice, swallowing and fluency disorders.
- Treated multiple patients pre- and post head and neck radiation treatment as well as multiple patients with paralyzed/partially paralyzed vocal fold.
- Created and implemented personalized treatment plans and home programs in collaboration with patients, family, and other clinical professionals.
- Worked with a virtual interpreter when treating patients who did not speak English.
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Treated pts recovering from COVID-19 and pts with positive COVID-19 test without symptoms.
- Maintained proper use of PPE and followed all facility COVID precautions.
- Treated 10-20 pts per day with speech/language, swallowing (especially post-extubation dysphagia), and cognitive issues and disorders such as COVID encephalopathy.
- Participated in care plan meetings and collaborated with PT/OT/Social work
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Harmony Home Health And Hospice
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Treated average caseload of 10-20 patients in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and Bernalillo with speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Mixed adult/peds caseload.
- Attended zoom meetings and collaborated with PT/OT/Social Work staff.
- Maintained supplies and used responsibly; maintained own therapy supplies and pt handouts.
Speech Language Pathologist
Albuquerque Public Schools
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for Prek-5th grade students with communication disorders.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
Speech Language Pathologist (CFY)
Life Care Center/ San Juan Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Treated adult and pediatric patients at acute, subacute, and short term/long term care levels - completed CFY at both facilities with two different supervisors.
Education
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2014
Skills
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Experience using multiple EMR and charting systems
- Can work alone or as a team
- Experience with long term and short term COVID-19
Certification
- ASHA CCC-SLP
- NM State SLP License
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist (Outpatient Clinic)
Christus St Vincent Regional Medical Center
12.2021 - 04.2022
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
10.2020 - 04.2021
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Harmony Home Health And Hospice
03.2020 - 03.2021
Speech Language Pathologist
Albuquerque Public Schools
02.2019 - 05.2020
Speech Language Pathologist (CFY)
Life Care Center/ San Juan Regional Medical Center
11.2017 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
Eastern New Mexico University
Bachelor of Arts - Speech And Hearing Science
University of New Mexico
- ASHA CCC-SLP
- NM State SLP License
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