Jenny Bowers
High Point,North Carolina
Summary
Flexible Speech Pathologist with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication and swallowing ability. Advanced interpersonal skills with 18 years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Advanced Home Health
High Point, North Carolina
02.2004 - Current
- Provide highest quality of care when interacting with patients and families in their homes.
- Consult with other direct-care staff and work with caregivers to implement home programs which achieve speech therapy goals.
- Complete documentation according to compliance requirements.
- Consult, evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- Identify and properly document patient goals, evaluate progress and planned reevaluation.
- Directly supervised multiple Speech Pathology interns and provided quality instruction and support throughout their internship.
- Have been highly involved in bringing up to date Speech Therapy resources to Advanced Home Care, such as Vital Stim, EMST, and improved documentation systems and assessments.
- Provide in-services to fellow employees for improved collaboration and marketing of services.
Speech Language Pathologist
Walton Regional Medical Center
Monroe, GA
06.2002 - 02.2004
- Evaluated and treated patients with a variety of cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Worked in various settings, including outpatient rehabilitation, acute care, and long-term care.
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies
Education
Masters in Education - Speech Language Pathology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA2002
Bachelor of Science in Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Georgia
Athens, GA2000
Skills
- Home health background
- Exceptional patient outcomes
- Case management skills
- Dysphagia knowledge
- Experience with dementia
- Vital Stim certified
- Time management proficiency
- Effective communication skills
Certification
- First Aid/CPR certified
- Accredited by the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association
- Licensed by the state of North Carolina
- Vital Stim Certified
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Advanced Home Health
02.2004 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Walton Regional Medical Center
06.2002 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science in Education - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Georgia
Masters in Education - Speech Language Pathology
University of Georgia