Delisa Sam
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise to promote a conducive environment to patients in a rehabilitation field based on individualized treatment planning and evidence-based practice.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Amedisys Home Health
11.2014 - Current
- Evaluating and treating all related communicative disorders (speech, cognition, swallowing, and voicing) due to various medical diagnosis in the home setting
- Implementing individualized treatment plans to enhance patient speech, language, and swallowing capabilities.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams with weekly case conferences to optimize individualized patient's care and treatment approaches.
- Education and training of patient and families on various strategies in regards to communication, cognitive, and swallowing ability in the home setting.
- Assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results: determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians and prescription.
- Evaluating effects of therapy treatment by observing , documenting, and evaluating patient's progress providing medically necessary treatment plan and modification.
- Assisting patient and family accomplish treatment plan
- Complying with the Company's Code of Conduct , policies and procedures contained in company, federal and state requirements and regulations
- Completing discharge planning by consulting with physicians, nurses, social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care providers.
- Streamlining documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all patients.
Speech-Language Pathologist(PRN)
Premier Therapy(Rehab and LTAC Setting)
09.2023 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify swallowing, voicing , cognitive deviation post acute and LTAC stay in diverse patient populations.
- Developing personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
- Implementing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve communication skills and quality of life.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams (MDs, PT, OT, RT, and Nursing) to optimize patient care and ensure comprehensive support.
- Education and training staff and family on strategies to maximize patient's ability.
- Streamlining documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all patients.
- Conducting swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Monitored progress and adjusted treatment strategies based on patient response and outcomes.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Collaborating with RT with treatment plan for patient's with trachs/vents to increase communication or swallowing ability.
Speech-Language Pathologist(PRN)
Therapy Management Corporation
08.2012 - Current
- Conducting comprehensive swallowing, voicing, cognitive, speech and language assessments to identify client needs and develop targeted therapy plans.
- Implementing individualized treatment strategies to enhance communication skills in clients with diverse disorders.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluating and diagnosing patients with speech, swallowing, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Customizing therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Providing training and guidance to caregivers on effective communication techniques for home support.
Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN)
Opelousas General Health System
06.2019 - 08.2025
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify swallowing, cognitive, voicing, speech and language disorders in diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients and families on communication strategies and resources for ongoing support.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all patients.
- Tailored speech therapy techniques to adults recovering from strokes, significantly improving their communication abilities.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Developed personalized treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and goals.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve communication skills and quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and ensure comprehensive support.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech and language disorders in patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance communication skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and ensure holistic support.
- Analyzed patient progress data to refine therapeutic approaches and enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Educated families/staff on communication strategies and techniques for ongoing support at home.
- Advocated for patients' needs within healthcare settings, ensuring access to necessary resources and services.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with swallowing, cognition, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Streamlined documentation processes, ensuring accurate and timely records for all patients.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Tailored speech therapy techniques to adults recovering from various diagnosis , significantly improving their communication, cognition, or swallowing abilities.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA05-2009
Skills
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Therapeutic techniques
- Technology proficiency
- Documentation skills
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Licensed Speech Language Pathology
- Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
- LSVT Certification
- AMPCare Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist(PRN)
Premier Therapy(Rehab and LTAC Setting)
09.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN)
Opelousas General Health System
06.2019 - 08.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Amedisys Home Health
11.2014 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist(PRN)
Therapy Management Corporation
08.2012 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
07.2011 - 11.2014
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Southern University And A&M College
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
University of Louisiana At Monroe