Emily Gordils M.A., CCC-SLP, NTMTC
Glen Ellyn,IL
Summary
Compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in neonatal feeding, swallowing, and communication development, with eight years of experience across the continuum of pediatric settings. Neonatal Touch and Massage Certified, and currently pursuing Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) credentialing. Committed to fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships through family empowerment and collaborative, evidence-based care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
NICU Speech-Language Pathologist
Cone Health-Women and Children's Center
Greensboro, NC
02.2020 - 07.2025
- Provided comprehensive feeding, swallowing, and developmental care for premature and critically ill neonates in a 45-bed Level III NICU.
- Delivered cross-coverage across mother-baby, pediatric acute, and intensive care units (PICU), prioritizing referrals based on acuity and clinical need.
- Collaborated in weekly multidisciplinary rounds and family conferences to optimize discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Coached families on feeding readiness, infant cues, and supportive strategies to promote early communication, caregiver confidence, and safe feeding progression.
- Partnered with occupational therapy, physical therapy, nursing, lactation, social work, and neonatology to provide coordinated, family-centered care.
- Supervised and mentored clinical fellows and graduate students completing clinical practicum.
- Participated in multidisciplinary committees, in-services, orientation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Cone Health-Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
Greensboro, NC
02.2020 - 01.2022
- Led outpatient clinical services for neonates with complex feeding and swallowing disorders related to prematurity, neurological, genetic, cardiac, developmental, and structural conditions.
- Managed a high-acuity caseload across acute care and outpatient pediatric settings.
- Provided clinical mentorship and training for onboarding and newly graduated SLPs.
- Co-developed outpatient policies directed at streamlining referral processes for pediatric feeding and swallowing services.
- Assessed language and feeding progression in high-risk NICU follow-up clinics.
- Designed EMR SLP templates, adopted across Cone pediatric units and facilities.
Clinical Feeding Coordinator
Interact Pediatric Therapy Services
Greensboro, NC
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Managed feeding clinic resources and organization of treatment space.
- Developed and maintained a database of regional community resources to improve family access to support services.
- Established partnerships and referral networks with medical and community providers to optimize coordinated, family-centered care.
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Interact Pediatric Therapy Services
Greensboro, NC
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided individualized speech, language, and feeding services to pediatric patients aged 3 months to early adolescence in the home, clinic, and daycare settings.
- Caseload included infants and children with developmental delays, expressive and/or receptive language disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorders, neurological conditions, feeding tubes, and complex feeding and/or swallowing disorders.
Clinical Intern
Brenner Children's Hospital
Winston-Salem , NC
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Provided ongoing dysphagia assessment and intervention for infants, children, and teens in Level IV NICU and pediatric acute settings.
- Assessed and monitored swallowing and feeding function via MBSS.
- Conducted speech and feeding screenings in the Craniofacial Clinic.
Clinical Intern
High Point Regional Hospital
High Point, North Carolina
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Evaluated and treated language, cognition, and dysphagia in adult and geriatric patients with TBI, stroke, CVA, and CNS disease in acute and inpatient rehabilitative settings.
- Assessed swallowing function and feeding safety via bedside evaluations and MBSS.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05-2015
Skills
- Neonatal & pediatric feeding/swallowing
- NICU/ Special Care Nursery experience
- Quality improvement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical mentorship
- Caregiver education
- Discharge & transition planning
- EMR management
Affiliations
Member, Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2026-present
Certification
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, State of Illinois-2026
Guest Lectures & Collaboration
- Promoting Positive Oral Experiences, presented to volunteers at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC (May, 2025)
- Feeding Supports for the Non-NICU baby, presented to nurses and practitioners at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC (April 2025)
- Feeding and Positioning the Preterm Infant: Developmentally Supportive Techniques and Considerations, presented to Maternal Child Residency at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC (fall & spring semesters 2022-2025)
- MBSS and Pediatric Dysphagia, presented during NICU Grand Rounds at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC (April 2024)
- Infant Driven Feeding, presented during NICU Grand Rounds at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC (October 2024)
- The SLP and Pediatric Feeding, presented during Pediatric Grand Rounds at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC (May 2023-2024)
Timeline
NICU Speech-Language Pathologist
Cone Health-Women and Children's Center
02.2020 - 07.2025
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Cone Health-Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
02.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Feeding Coordinator
Interact Pediatric Therapy Services
02.2019 - 03.2020
Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Interact Pediatric Therapy Services
07.2017 - 03.2020
Clinical Intern
Brenner Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2017
Clinical Intern
High Point Regional Hospital
08.2016 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of North Carolina At Greensboro
Bachelor of Science - Special Education
Bridgewater State University