Gwendolyn Dorsey
Speech-Language Pathologist, M.A.Ed, CCC-SLP
Fort Mitchell,KY
Summary
Certified Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with patients of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels. Diagnoses issues and develops treatment plans according to established standards. Bringing three-year background in education and one year background in the medical field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide screening, evaluation, and treatment for adult to geriatric patients.
- Design and execute appropriate and individualized treatment plans for variety of diagnoses, including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, and cognitive-linguistic disorders.
- Train staff on best practice for assisting residents with dysphasia and communication difficulties.
- Collaborate with physical and occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses to provide patients comprehensive care.
- Educate patients, family, and caregivers to extend continuity of care.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Document using computerized system: NetHealth
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Albuquerque Heights Rehabilitation And Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Completed bedside swallowing evaluations, provided dysphagia therapy for rehabilitating swallowing function, and made recommendations for most appropriate diet consistency for patients' specific needs.
- Documented evaluations and treatments using computerized system: NetHealth
- Educated family members of individuals with Dysphagia on aspiration precaution guidelines/safe swallow strategies.
- Collaborated with hospital team members for directing patient care and discharge planning.
Speech-Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Treated children between ages 6 to 22 with speech and language development problems
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
Education
Master of Arts in Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05-2018
Skills
- Experience with articulation, language, cognition, dysphagia, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, TBI, Cognitive Communication disorders, Dysphagia
- Experience with AAC devices (switch, Proloquo2go, Tobii Dynavox eye gaze system, LAMP, TouchChat)
- Proficient with formal assessments and screeners including: BCAT, MMSE, CELF-5, PLS-5, GFTA-3, KLPA-3, EOWPVT-4, ROWPVT-4, OWLS-II, CASL-2, TOPL-2, SSI-4, FCP-R
- Proficient in Infinite Campus
- Proficient in NetHealth
- Adaptive to changing environments
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member (14404081)
- Registered Speech Pathologist in Massachusetts (SLP100550) and Virginia (2202011028)
References
Kelly Galligan OTR/L
Rehab Director
The Oaks
Email: kelly_galligan@lcca.com
ph: 508-501-2040
Vincent Nguyen, PTA, BSPTA, DOR
Director Of Rehabilitation
Email: Vincent.nguyen@genesishcc.com
Phone: 505-720-5614
Madeleine O'Neill, MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Email: madleine.oneill@genesishcc.com
Phone: 575-446-8239
Costa Pavlakos
Highland Complex Principal/SE Diagnostic Center Administrator
pavlakos@aps.edu
266-6869, ext. 26160
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare
09.2023 - 12.2023
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
Albuquerque Heights Rehabilitation And Healthcare
05.2023 - 07.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
AMN Healthcare
08.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Arts in Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Eastern Kentucky University
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