Cristy Evans
Abbeville,SC
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist in long-term care and rehabilitation settings, with strong skills in dysphagia treatment, cognitive communication, and clinical documentation. Known for creating individualized therapy plans, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, and educating families and caregivers to support safe swallowing and effective communication.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wesley Commons Health Care Center
Greenwood , SC
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluated Wesley Commons Health Care Center residents for speech, language, and swallowing needs.
- Created individualized therapy plans for long-term care and rehabilitation settings.
- Provided dysphagia treatment with safe swallow strategies and diet guidance.
- Coordinated care with nurses, physicians, and rehabilitation staff on treatment plans.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to create tailored treatment strategies and goals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Guided families and caregivers on communication strategies and swallowing precautions to enhance patient support.
- Documented clinical progress notes for residents of Wesley Commons Health Care Center to track therapy effectiveness.
- Maintained detailed records of client visits including notes about session activities, interventions used.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
Greenwood, South Carolina
07.2015 - 12.2025
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2000
Associate of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Columbia College
Columbia, SCBachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lander University
Greenwood, SCSkills
- Dysphagia assessment
- Swallowing strategies
- Treatment planning
- Rehabilitation services
- Clinical documentation
- Cognitive communication
- Patient education
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wesley Commons Health Care Center
01.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Greenwood Regional Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2015 - 12.2025
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of South Carolina
Associate of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Columbia College
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Lander University