DeLanea Bronson
Portsmouth,RI.
Summary
Skilled professional with Speech Language Pathology and Counseling degrees. Extensive background servicing students and adults with disabilities, history in higher education and expanding experience providing counseling services for young adults. Knowledgeable of laws and regulations regarding health information and special education. Support oriented advocate for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Excellent communication skills and compassionate nature devoted to continued personal and professional growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Mental Health Counseling Associate
Thrive Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
- Conduct weekly individual counseling sessions with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of diagnosis
- Facilitated and co-lead group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies, executive functions and social skills.
- Develop and write treatment recovery plans and progress notes
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss progress and treatment plans of clients.
- Engaged with colleagues to promote consistent care and positive outcomes.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Communicated with clients to assess mental health needs and develop individualized treatment plans.
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
Fall River Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
- Support improved outcomes for student by carrying a combination of supervisory duties and direct services.
- Supervise and assist service providers in planning for, reflecting on, and analyzing their practice and reviewing practices to improve student progress.
- Lead teams and support service providers in the analysis and use of student data.
- Model methodologies and services, providing mentorship and coaching to staff.
- Keep accurate documentation of staffing, placement, and service delivery for related services providers on the team.
- Communicate professional with families and administration.
- Plan and lead professional development activities and team meetings relevant to the Speech and Language Pathology team in consultation with the Special Education Supervisor
- Participate in supervisory and team leadership meetings for consultation in the area of special education policy, resources, staffing, program development and best practice
- Completed speech language evaluations and developed appropriate Individual Education Plans
- Participated in Referral, Eligibility, Initial IEP, and Annual meetings
- Provided skilled speech language therapy services to students from preschool to twelfth grade implemented in one on one, small group and collaborative classroom settings
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Speech Language Pathologist
Portsmouth School Department
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided skilled speech language therapy services to students from preschool to twelfth grade
- Therapy services implemented in one on one, small group and collaborative classroom settings
- Completed speech language evaluations and developed appropriate Individual Education
- Develop and implement (IEP) across grade levels
- Participated in Referral, Eligibility, Initial IEP, and Annual meetings.
Clinical Instructor
Lamar University
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Served as instructor and clinical supervisor for graduate and undergraduate level speech – language pathology students
- Provided direct instruction to facilitate students' clinical skills and professional growth in public school, long term acute and outpatient clinic settings
- Provided instruction, modeling and feedback to graduate students in the assessment and intervention of pediatric and adult clients receiving services at the Lamar Speech and
- Hearing Clinic
- Provided instruction and supervision for graduate students in planning and implementing services for children in a Life Skills classroom in the Port Arthur
- Independent School District with moderate to severe disabilities
- Director of the Junior Clinician Program
- Managed application review, interviews, assignments, scheduling and oversight
- Clinic Colloquium Coordinator: Organized yearly schedule, location and attendance
- Served on the externship placement committee and oversee assignments and ASHA required documentation
- Development of clinical swallowing lab for student instruction and hands on clinical skill development in dysphagia
- Developed and co-instructed Summer Dysphagia Lab beginning in 2015
- This lab provided graduate students the opportunity to enhance their understanding of normal and abnormal swallowing and anatomy as well as provided hands-on training in endoscopic swallowing
- Oversaw scheduling, supervision, and performance of FEES procedures to fulfill offsite medical contracts
- Instructor for Neurology SPHS 4332 Study Abroad UK and Ireland May Mini
- Co- Instructor for undergraduate course, Neurology SPHS 4332 Fall 2015 and Spring
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
- Instructed and coached students to help overcome academic issues and personal challenges.
Speech Language Pathologist
Swallowing Diagnostics, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2017
- Provided Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) services to inpatients in nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities and hospitals throughout Connecticut
- Assessed the anatomy and physiology and laryngeal functioning for respiration, phonation, secretion management and airway protection
- Evaluated swallow function for varies consistencies of food and liquids
- Assessed response to therapeutic intervention including effectiveness of postural techniques, swallow maneuvers and diet modifications
- Collaborated with treating speech-language pathologists to improve swallow safety and efficiency and development of treatment plans, provided career advisement to graduate students preparing to graduate.
Speech Language Pathologist
Alliance Therapy Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Completed speech language and clinical swallowing evaluations and developed appropriate functional plans of care for home-based patients
- Developed and implemented treatment based on evaluations results and physician order
- Completes mobile swallowing evaluation, FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of
- Swallowing) for area healthcare facilities
- Communicated daily results and progress with therapy staff, nursing and physicians
- Thoroughly documented all evaluation, treatments, and communication according to hospital standards
- Presented in-services for home health agencies focusing on speech-language and dysphagia management for patients in the home environment
- Conducted patient and family education and counseling
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Performed comprehensive Bedside Swallowing and Speech-Language evaluations in an acute care setting
- Established care plans and developed goals for patients with various diagnosis including stroke, brain injury, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and progressive neurological disease
- Developed Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) program with staff education and training
- Recommended and completed Video fluroscopic swallowing evaluations (VFSS/ MBS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES) as appropriate
- Implemented treatment and completed education and training consistent with evaluation results and recommendations
- Communicated daily results and progress with therapy staff, nursing and physicians
- Thoroughly documented all evaluation, treatments and communication according to hospital standards
Education
Master of Education - Mental Health Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
8.2022
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Lamar University
8.2000
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorder
Texas Tech University
5.1998
Skills
- Experience supporting Diverse Populations and Individuals with Disabilities
- Group and Individual Communication Skills
- Conscientious with Active and Nonjudgmental Listening Skills
- Mentor and Leadership Skills
- High Organization and Problem Solving Skills
Accomplishments
- Singing as an Interactional Resource” Azios, Jamie, Archor, Brent, Whisenhunt Saar Karen, & Bronson, DeLanea (2016, November) Presented to the American Speech and Hearing Association, Philadelphia, PA
- Bronson, DeLanea & Sorrell, Lindsey (2015, November) Effectiveness of the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program in the treatment of dysphagia following Tailored Cricoplasty for Subglottic Tracheal Stenosis: A Case Study Poster presentation presented to the American Speech and Hearing Association, Denver, CO
- Endoscopic swallowing evaluations.” Guest lectures presented to the Swallowing Disorders (SPHS 5310) course 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017
- Dysphagia and the Dietician.” guest lecture in graduate and undergraduate Medical Nutritional Therapy course at Lamar University, 2016
Affiliations
- Rhode Island Mental Health Counseling Associate MHC00045-A
- American Speech and Hearing Associations (ASHA) Certification 12027051
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Massachusetts 76689-SP-SL
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License (DESE), State of Massachusetts 506967
- See My Time Executive Functioning Success Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Mental Health Counseling Associate
Thrive Behavioral Health
08.2022 - Current
Lead Speech Language Pathologist
Fall River Public Schools
08.2018 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Portsmouth School Department
10.2017 - 05.2018
Clinical Instructor
Lamar University
01.2013 - 07.2017
Speech Language Pathologist
Alliance Therapy Services
01.2011 - 01.2015
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2011
Speech Language Pathologist
Swallowing Diagnostics, LLC
01.2008 - 01.2017
Master of Education - Mental Health Counseling
St. Bonaventure University
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorder
Texas Tech University