Elizabeth Varnum
Carolina School Services
Raleigh,NC
1
Certification
34
years of professional experience
Skilled communication specialist with strong expertise in diagnosing and treating speech and language disorders. Adept at developing individualized treatment plans and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and results-driven, with proficiency in assessment techniques, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and genuine commitment to enhancing client communication abilities.
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
3 Years 5 Months- Conducted comprehensive assessments to evaluate speech and language disorders.
- Developed personalized treatment plans to address individual communication needs.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance client outcomes.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including schools, private clinic, daycare's, and ABA clinics.
- Supervisor for Speech Language Pathologist Assi
- Secured numerous speech therapy contracts through effective marketing and client outreach increasing company revenue
Speech-Language Pathologist/school setting
5 Years 1 Month- Managed high caseload, main speech therapist with two other speech therapist assisting
- Plan and implement speech-therapy services for students in grades K – 8
- Conduct and participate in IEP meetings for annual reviews, initial referrals, and re-evaluations
- Formulate IEPs and complete paperwork for daily notes/progress reports, initial referrals, re-evaluation, exit meetings, and initial placement meetings
- Develop and implement case specific treatment/goals
- Provided teletherapy to entire caseload during Corona Virus Epidemic
- Administer comprehensive speech-language evaluations for initial referrals and re-evaluations
- CFY Supervisor
Speech-Language Pathologist/private setting
3 Years 1 Month- Evaluate, plan, and implement services for ages birth-school age
- Develop and implement case specific treatment/goals
- Provided speech services in office, homes, and through teletherapy during Covid Epidemic
- Communicated and worked with OT and PT to provide optimum therapy for client, diverse population including Down's Syndrome, De George's Syndrome, and autism
Speech-Language Pathologist/school setting
2 Years- Manage a high caseload of 68 children classified for special education services
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Develop and implement case specific treatment/goals for students in grades Pre-K to 1
- Conduct and participate in IEP meetings for annual reviews, initial referrals, and re-evaluations
- Caseload characterized by diverse population, Title 1 school education program
- Formulate IEPs and complete paperwork for daily notes/progress reports, initial referrals, re-evaluation, exit meetings, and initial placement meetings
Speech-Language Pathologist
4 Years- Supervised a student during their Clinical Fellowship Year
- Performed speech therapy at various settings including: long term care facilities, outpatient clinic, home health, and schools (including autistic population)
- Screened, evaluated, and treated patients with speech/language, dysphagia, dementia, and aural rehabilitation deficits
- Collaborated with area hospitals to arrange diagnostic testing for patients.
- Contacted patients, doctors, nurses, and families regarding medical status, plans of care, and progress in therapy
- (previously Rehab Works)
Speech-Language Pathologist
- Supervised a student during their Clinical Fellowship Year
- Screened, evaluated, and treated patients with speech/language, dysphagia, dementia, and aural rehabilitation deficits
- Collaborated with area hospitals to arrange diagnostic testing for patients.
- Contacted patients, doctors, nurses, and families regarding medical status, plans of care, and progress in therapy
- Worked in schools with Autistic population
- Performed speech therapy at various settings including: outpatient clinic, home health, schools, and long term care facilities
Speech-Language Pathologist
1 Year- Plan and implement speech-language therapy services for students in grades 7-9
- Administered comprehensive speech-language evaluations for initial referrals and re-evaluations
- Develop and implement case-specific treatment plans /goals
- Worked with special education teachers and implemented therapy goals into student's classroom work
Education
Masters - Speech-Language Pathology
BS - Speech-Language Pathology
Skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Caseload management
Progress monitoring
Documentation and reporting
Interpersonal communication
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Certification
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association / CCC - SLP 1995 - Present
- North Carolina license in Speech-Language Pathology 1995 - Present
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Carolina School Services
02.2023 - CurrentRead More
Speech-Language Pathologist/private setting
SPEECH THERAPY SOLUTIONS
12.2018 - 01.2022Read More
Speech-Language Pathologist/school setting
KERR CONNECT
01.2018 - 02.2023Read More
Speech-Language Pathologist/school setting
KINETIC PHYSICAL THERAPY AND WELLNESS, INC.
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Speech-Language Pathologist
PRISM REHABILITATION
01.1996 - 01.2000Read More
Speech-Language Pathologist
REHAB WORKS
01.1996 - 01.1996Read More
Speech-Language Pathologist
ENSLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
01.1993 - 01.1994Read More
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
BS from Speech-Language Pathology
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MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Masters from Speech-Language Pathology
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