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Irela R. Stout

McAllen,Tx.

Summary

Bilingual (English-Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist with over 18 years of hospital acute care and nursing home experience past. Flexible with a passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication, cognitive skills and swallowing. Strong interpersonal skills, professional, organized, detail-oriented and productive.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LEAD STAFF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

DHR HEALTH
McAllen, Tx
04.2005 - 04.2023
  • Developed the acute Speech Pathology program and established all necessary department policies and programs to meet JCAHO guidelines and other regulatory requirements
  • Coordination with other clinical departments, most importantly Radiology, in order to establish and maintain a working relationship for completion of Modified Barium Swallow Studies. This included direct communication with Radiologists and close collaboration with Gastrointestinal Physicians as indicated by patient need.
  • Evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, and voice problems in all units including ER, Medical ICU, Neuroscience ICU, Medical floors, Pediatrics, and at the Behavioral Hospital.
  • Inpatient and outpatient Modified Barium Swallow Studies of adult and pediatric patients.
  • Ongoing teaching of students, Clinical Fellows and employees new to medical speech pathology, as well as orientation of new nursing staff and medical residents to patients with dysphagia and dysphagia diets.

Contract Speech-Language Pathologist

Retama Manor Nursing Homes
McAllen & Edinburg, TX
12.2007 - 12.2012
  • Evaluation and treatment of residents with communication, language, cognitive and/or swallowing difficulties
  • Collaboration with nursing staff, team members and family members regarding resident centered goals for an interdisciplinary approach
  • Family education addressing best communication approach with resident
  • Family/caregiver education regarding feeding and swallowing safety for their member

Director of Clinical Services & Speech Pathologist

KidsKorner
McAllen, Weslaco, Pharr, La Joya, TX
12.2001 - 04.2005
  • Clinical staffing and management of therapy services (Occupational, Physical and Speech) of four outpatient clinics
  • Treatment of adult and pediatric patients when a SLP-A or SLP was out.

Speech-Language Pathologist and Director of Speech Pathology

McAllen Medical Center
McAllen, TX
01.1989 - 01.1996
  • Evaluation and treatment of patients in rehab until SLP staff was hired, Development of the Speech Pathology program, this was the first inpatient rehabilitation program in South Texas, Hiring, training, and management of the Speech Pathology staff

Area Manager

American Rehability Services
Rio Grande Valley, TX
1996 - 2000
  • Evaluation and treatment of acute care patients at Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Later, as Area Manager, duties entailed management of OT, PT, ST services in 12 nursing homes, multiple Home Health agencies, and one outpatient clinic located throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Education

Master of Arts - Communication Disorders

University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg Tx
12-1986

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Family Education
  • Patient Assessment
  • Active Listening
  • Speech Exercises
  • Speech and Language Evaluation
  • Task Prioritization
  • Professionalism
  • Communication Strategies
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Goal Setting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Treatment Adjustments
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Patient Education
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Documentation Skills
  • Treatment Plan Development

References

Available Upon Request

Certification

  • Texas License to practice
  • ASHA Certificate of Competence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Contract Speech-Language Pathologist

Retama Manor Nursing Homes
12.2007 - 12.2012

LEAD STAFF SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

DHR HEALTH
04.2005 - 04.2023

Director of Clinical Services & Speech Pathologist

KidsKorner
12.2001 - 04.2005

Speech-Language Pathologist and Director of Speech Pathology

McAllen Medical Center
01.1989 - 01.1996

Area Manager

American Rehability Services
1996 - 2000

Master of Arts - Communication Disorders

University of Texas At Rio Grande Valley

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