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Jessica Taylor

Carrollton,TX

Summary

Passionate, Speech-Language Pathologist Intern seeking a Clinical Fellowship that aims to deliver exceptional patient outcomes for individuals of all ages who have been diagnosed with communication and swallowing disorders. I am eager to contribute to a multidisciplinary team and am considered for my diligent, punctual, and motivated work ethic, as well as strong multitasking, teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Student Intern

Landmark of Plaquemine Nursing Home and Rehab
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Administered informal and formal assessments
  • Performed screening, evaluation, and treatment for adults with dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, aphasia, and other neurological conditions
  • Developed long-term and short-term goals and implemented individualized intervention plans
  • Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses, progress notes, reviewed discharge paperwork in patient charts
  • Modified diets, and attended meetings of family conferences about patient's progress
  • Presented in-services and collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality of care to improve overall quality of life for patients

Student Intern

Encompass Health Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 05.2019
  • Shadowed and worked closely with the Speech-Language Pathologist during speech therapy sessions and I collected data
  • Shadowed and assisted with bedside swallow evaluation Answer patients' calls regarding nutrition facts about their specific diet
  • Educate patients on their diets and meal choices each day
  • Delivered healthy nutritious meals to patient's rooms after their order is placed over the phone
  • Stock patient’s nourishment rooms with proper nutrition snacks and beverages to ensure nourishment and proper diets were being followed.

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Dysphagia Knowledge
  • Knowledgeable of AAC
  • Patient/Family Education
  • Time Management
  • Case Management Education
  • Experience with clients across the lifespan
  • Culturally Aware

Certification

American Heart Association

  • BLS, CPR, and First Aid certified, 06/2024
  • MoCA Cognition, 06/2024

Timeline

Graduate Student Intern

Landmark of Plaquemine Nursing Home and Rehab
02.2024 - 05.2024

Student Intern

Encompass Health Rehabilitation
09.2015 - 05.2019

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Southern University And A & M College

Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders

Texas Woman’s University

American Heart Association

  • BLS, CPR, and First Aid certified, 06/2024
  • MoCA Cognition, 06/2024
Jessica Taylor