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Gina Milazzo, M.A., CCC-SLP

Coram,NY

Summary

Certified speech language pathologist that has worked successfully for over 20 years in varied settings with diverse patients and clients. Works effectively as a member of a caregiving team who enjoys building a rapport with patients and their families while rendering the highest quality of care. My approach is to provide a thorough assessment to implement evidence based treatment in the areas of speech-language and swallowing as it is related to the adult and geriatric population.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech Language Pathologist

The Grand at Fulton Commons
East Meadow, NY
12.2022 - Current
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders to residents in a 280 bed SNF

Speech Language Pathologist

Sunharbor Manor
Roslyn Heights, NY
03.2019 - 12.2022
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders to residents in a 266 bed SNF

Speech Language Pathologist

Gersh Academy
West Hempstead, NY
02.2018 - 03.2019
  • Devised and implemented individualized treatment plans for students with autism spectrum disorders ages 3 to 21, based on their IEP

Speech Language Pathologist

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing
Lynbrook, NY
07.2008 - 02.2018
  • Employed full time from 2011 to 2018
  • Per diem 3 days/week from 2008 until 2011
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders in a 100 bed SNF

Speech Language Pathologist

Visiting Nurse of Long Island
Garden City, NY
04.2005 - 12.2015
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders in a homecare setting

Speech Language Pathologist

Garden Care Center
Franklin Square, NY
09.2008 - 10.2011
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders to residents in a 150 bed SNF

Speech Language Pathologist

Marquis Care Center
Glen Cove, NY
09.2008 - 05.2011
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders to residents in a 102 bed SNF

Speech Language Pathologist

Gentiva Home Health
Mineola, NY
04.2003 - 03.2009
  • Evaluations and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders in a homecare setting

Speech Language Pathologist

Paxxon
Holbrook, NY
07.2003 - 09.2005
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech-language and swallowing disorders in an outpatient setting

Speech Language Pathologist

Parker Jewish Institute
New Hyde Park, NY
10.2001 - 06.2003
  • Clinical practicum, completion of CFY, employment maintained
  • Performed FEES under direct supervision on 55 residents; assisted on an additional 30 FEES examinations
  • Evaluation and treatment of speech and language disorders to a 527 bed SNF

Education

Master of Arts - Speech Pathology

St. John's University
Jamaica, NY
06.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

SUNY College At New Paltz
New Paltz, NY
06.1998

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge in the areas of Dysphagia, Dysarthria, aphasia, apraxia, and cognitive-linguistic deficits
  • Screening and administering of the BIMS assessment
  • Timely assessment and diagnosis of speech and language comorbidities
  • Case Mix index (CMI) and MDS
  • Competent in Medicare, Medicaid and HMO billing
  • Proficient in EMR (Sigmacare, NetHealth, Visual and PointClickCare)
  • Developing and maintaining a productive caseload based on screens and evaluations in both short and long term settings
  • Patient, family, and staff education from start of care to discharge
  • Leading of staff in-services on topics related to speech-language and swallowing
  • Participation in care plan meetings
  • Participation in multidisciplinary weight loss meetings
  • Development and teaching of a home exercise program to ensure a safe discharge

Certification

  • PROMPT trained
  • Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)
  • Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation

Timeline

Speech Language Pathologist

The Grand at Fulton Commons
12.2022 - Current

Speech Language Pathologist

Sunharbor Manor
03.2019 - 12.2022

Speech Language Pathologist

Gersh Academy
02.2018 - 03.2019

Speech Language Pathologist

Garden Care Center
09.2008 - 10.2011

Speech Language Pathologist

Marquis Care Center
09.2008 - 05.2011

Speech Language Pathologist

Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing
07.2008 - 02.2018

Speech Language Pathologist

Visiting Nurse of Long Island
04.2005 - 12.2015

Speech Language Pathologist

Paxxon
07.2003 - 09.2005

Speech Language Pathologist

Gentiva Home Health
04.2003 - 03.2009

Speech Language Pathologist

Parker Jewish Institute
10.2001 - 06.2003

Master of Arts - Speech Pathology

St. John's University

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders

SUNY College At New Paltz
Gina Milazzo, M.A., CCC-SLP