Jennine Fitzgerald
Spokane,WA
Summary
Accomplished Senior Speech Language Pathologist with 22 years of professional experience, adept in caseload management and collaboration. Excelled in diagnosing and treating complex swallowing and communication disorders, enhancing patient outcomes. Expertise in therapeutic techniques related to swallowing with particular interest and experience in dysphagia related to head and neck cancer.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Speech Language Pathologist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2011 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with swallowing, speech, language, and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations in acute care medical setting.
- Competent in VFSS and FEES
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication and swallowing disorders.
- Worked with individuals and families across lifespan (preemie-100+)
- Provided outpatient dysphagia treatment in satelite clinic for individuals with acute and chronic dysphagia related to head and neck cancer.
- Provided post op patient and family teaching following total laryngotomy.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Mann Grandstaff Veteran Medical Center
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Conducted assessments and treatment to swallowing, speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders in patients in a variety of settings present in this facility(acute, outpatient, tele-health, subacute rehabilitation).
- Collaborated with registered dietary and pharmacy staff to develop menu and facilitate plan of transition of facility to IDDSI diets.
- Addressed swallowing disorders with tailored therapeutic interventions, enhancing patients' ability to safely eat and drink.
Speech Language Pathologist
Holy Family Speech and Hearing Center
12.2003 - 03.2011
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including adult acute care, outpatient pediatrics and adults, and home health settings.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders for personalized treatment planning.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Education
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
University of Wisconsin
Madison, WI05-2002
Skills
- Dysphagia management
- Patient and caregiver training
- Competency in VFSS and FEES
- Management of medically complex individuals
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Mann Grandstaff Veteran Medical Center
03.2018 - 08.2020
Senior Speech Language Pathologist
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center
03.2011 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Holy Family Speech and Hearing Center
12.2003 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
University of Wisconsin
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