Itzel Abundis
Chicago,IL
Summary
Licensed and ASHA certified Bilingual SLP. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
New Summit Rehabilitation and Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, cognition, swallowing and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Implemented group and concurrent therapy sessions for individuals with similar cognitive-communicative challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Health-Bridge Complex Care and Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Designed and implemented appropriate and individualized treatment plans for an array of diagnoses, including dysphagia, aphasia, and cognitive-linguistic disorders
- Provided skilled dysphagia therapy to optimize swallowing function, including recommendations for appropriate and safe diet consistency for patients, including patients with tracheostomy/ventilator
- Collaborated and worked alongside an interdisciplinary team made up of PT/OT, respiratory therapist, dietician, physicians, RN, CNA, case managers.
SLP Graduate Clinician
Chicago Public Schools
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Developed and implemented individual and group treatment to bilingual (Spanish/English) children from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade with expressive/receptive language disorders, phonological/articulation disorders, and social pragmatic delays
- Assessed, diagnosed, and developed recommendations for bilingual children as part of a diagnostic citywide assessment team in the city of Chicago
- Collaborated and worked with an interdisciplinary team (OT, School psychologist, social worker, teacher, admin)
Graduate Clinician
IU Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented individual treatment for adults with Huntington’s disease, aphasia, mild-moderate-severe traumatic brain injury, voice disorder
- Developed and implemented individual treatment for monolingual and bilingual Spanish-English children with phonological disorder, expressive-receptive language disorder, AAC, social aspects of communication
- Assessed and developed recommendations for bilingual/trilingual children as part of a diagnostic team
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2019
Skills
- Bilingual SLP (English-Spanish)
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Therapeutic Techniques
References
- Director of Rehabilitation: Colleen Bufalino (847) 800-3791
- Assistant Director of Rehabilitation: Nita Cesarz (847) 217-4380
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
New Summit Rehabilitation and Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
SLP Graduate Clinician
Health-Bridge Complex Care and Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 06.2022
SLP Graduate Clinician
Chicago Public Schools
01.2022 - 03.2022
Graduate Clinician
IU Speech, Language & Hearing Clinic
08.2020 - 12.2021
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Indiana University
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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