Hailee Bagnato
Mohegan Lake,NY
Summary
Speech-language pathologist with strong clinical expertise and readiness for impactful roles in patient care. Proven ability to diagnose and treat speech and language disorders, utilizing evidence-based practices and therapeutic techniques. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and consistent achievement of treatment goals. Skilled in patient assessment, individualized therapy plans, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Ivy Rehab For Kids,
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Evaluated and provided treatment for articulation, language, fluency, apraxia, and feeding disorders in children aged 15 months to 16 years.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists to coordinate care and facilitate cross-referrals.
- Partnered with AbleNet to secure AAC devices for children with language delays.
- Maintained thorough documentation including evaluation reports, daily session notes, and progress reports in EMR systems.
- Participated in team meetings and case consultations to discuss client progress and adjust therapy goals as needed.
- Conducted speech and language screenings for children at local daycares and preschools to identify need for skilled speech intervention.
Graduate Student Clinician
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered speech, language, and feeding therapy to children with disabilities in a school-based setting.
- Utilized a range of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems, including Proloquo2Go, TouchChat, TD Snap, hand and head switches, as well as low-tech communication boards.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation, including session notes and contributions to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
- Collaborated closely with multidisciplinary teams, including occupational and physical therapists, to support comprehensive student care and progress.
- Adapted therapy materials and sessions to meet the sensory, behavioral, and cognitive needs of each student, fostering engagement and skill generalization.
Graduate Student Clinician
Cortlandt Healthcare
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations and implemented treatment for geriatric patients with cognitive-communication, voice, dysphagia, and language disorders.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and compensatory techniques.
- Maintained documentation of screenings, evaluations, and weekly session notes.
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams, including nursing staff, occupational and physical therapists, dietitians, and physicians to ensure continuity of care and optimize patient outcomes.
Graduate Student Clinician
Yorktown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Provided treatment of swallowing, cognition, voice, and language to adults in a skilled nursing home setting.
- Administered and interpreted cognitive-linguistic and swallow evaluations.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on individualized home exercise programs, safe swallowing strategies, diet texture modifications, and communication support techniques.
Graduate Student Clinician
Boston Children’s Health Physician
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted diagnostic evaluations for feeding, articulation, and receptive and expressive language disorders in pediatric populations.
- Implemented stimulating activities for treatment of fluency, social communication disorders, articulation, swallowing and feeding, and AAC in pediatric and adult populations.
- Responsible for documentation of semester treatment plans, semester summaries, lesson plans, SOAP notes, self-reflections, and evaluation reports.
- Completed 38 guided observation hours of various evaluation and diagnostic sessions.
- Collaborated with clinical educators and fellow clinicians to provide therapy via telehealth and outpatient clinic.
Graduate Student Clinician
Putnam Valley Central School District
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivered treatment in individual and small group settings for children with articulation, language and pragmatic language disorders.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and support staff to integrate communication goals within the classroom environment.
- Maintained documentation of lesson plans and session notes.
Graduate Student Clinician
Maryknoll Sisters Of St. Dominic Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Module for Medical Competencies Externship - One of completed series of medically oriented rotations to obtain competencies in medical aspects of speech-language pathology for adult and pediatric patients. Each rotation required clinical reporting writing, treatment session documentation, patient counseling and integrating team care with patients, staff, and family when available.
- Provided assessment and treatment of swallowing, voice, cognition, and language to adults in a skilled nursing home setting.
Graduate Student Clinician
Westchester Medical Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Module for Medical Competencies Externship - One of completed series of medically oriented rotations to obtain competencies in medical aspects of speech-language pathology for adult and pediatric patients. Each rotation required clinical reporting writing, treatment session documentation, patient counseling and integrating team care with patients, staff, and family when available.
- Administered and interpreted cognitive-linguistic and swallow evaluations in the acute care and acute rehabilitation settings.
- Participated in adult modified barium swallow studies (MBSS).
- Participated in management of patients with complex pre- and post-surgical head and neck cancer diagnoses, including mandibulectomy, glossectomy, and laryngectomy with TEP.
- Hands-on experience includes evaluation and treatment for both varied communication and swallowing deficits.
- Participated in adult videofluoroscopic swallowing studies including preparation and analysis of swallowing performance, with consideration of the MBSImp TM protocol and scoring system. Integration of results, compensatory techniques, and recommendations.
- Conducted pediatric group therapy to psychiatric inpatients at the Behavioral Health Center.
Graduate Student Clinician
Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Module for Medical Competencies Externship - One of completed series of medically oriented rotations to obtain competencies in medical aspects of speech-language pathology for adult and pediatric patients. Each rotation required clinical reporting writing, treatment session documentation, patient counseling and integrating team care with patients, staff, and family when available.
- Assisted with dysphagia evaluation and treatment with the adult trach and vent population in a sub-acute rehabilitation.
- Observed and assisted with instrumental and speaking valve evaluations.
Teaching Assistant
Valley Daycare and Preschool
08.2020 - 01.2023
- Supervised and engaged children ages 18 months to 7 years in developmentally appropriate activities that supported social, emotional, cognitive, and motor skill growth.
- Promoted a safe, clean, and nurturing environment by following health and safety protocols, supporting positive behavior, and responding promptly to children’s needs.
- Assisted with daily routines including mealtime, naptime, hygiene, and transitions to foster structure and independence among children.
- Facilitated a summer small-group and individual learning opportunities, including early literacy, basic math, art, and sensory play activities.
Undergraduate Student Clinician
Mercy College Speech & Hearing Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented stimulating activities for treatment of receptive and expressive language disorders.
- Maintained documentation of semester summaries, lesson plans, and SOAP notes.
- Completed 25, guided observation hours of treatment and evaluation sessions.
- Collaborated with clinical educators and fellow clinicians to provide therapy via telehealth.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
New York Medical College
Valhalla, NY08-2024
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, NY05-2022
High School Diploma -
Putnam Valley High School
Putnam Valley, NY06-2018
Skills
- Intervention planning
- Assessment skills
- Family-centered care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- EMR systems
- Critical thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Documentation skills
- Professionalism
Certification
- Teaching Students with Speech Language Disabilities Initial Certification - August 2024 to August 2029
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Ivy Rehab For Kids,
09.2024 - 07.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester
05.2024 - 08.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Cortlandt Healthcare
02.2024 - 04.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Yorktown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
01.2024 - 02.2024
Graduate Student Clinician
Putnam Valley Central School District
09.2023 - 11.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Maryknoll Sisters Of St. Dominic Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
06.2023 - 07.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Westchester Medical Center
04.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Boston Children’s Health Physician
09.2022 - 12.2023
Undergraduate Student Clinician
Mercy College Speech & Hearing Center
09.2021 - 12.2021
Teaching Assistant
Valley Daycare and Preschool
08.2020 - 01.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
New York Medical College
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Mercy University
High School Diploma -
Putnam Valley High School
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