Karyn N. Toth
SLP
West Chester,Ohio
Summary
To obtain a position as a Speech-Language Pathologist to utilize acute care knowledge, long-term care and skilled nursing knowledge, obtained on multiple hospital units and experience with inpatient, outpatient, and residential clients
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Hospitality, Harmony, Garden Court
09.2016 - Current
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Pathologist
Speech-Language, Soin Medical Center and Greene Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - Current
- Used expertise to identify etiology, morphology and clinical significance of identified diseases.
- Consulted with physicians and other healthcare team members to discuss findings of pathological examinations.
- Ordered tests for nurses and other medical personnel to perform.
- Coordinated with referring physicians on test analyses and interpretations to guide treatment planning.
Clinical Fellow Supervisor
Multiple Locations
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Supervised data collection by core research staff.
- Prepared scholarly manuscripts and final study reports to communicate results of research to broader scientific community.
- Designed, constructed and implemented research proposals, protocols and procedures.
- Attended and gave seminars under direction of scientific director.
- Assisted with analysis of research data in collaboration with research department.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and diagnostic techniques.
- Trained and mentored new staff to achieve efficiency and maintain daily operational consistency.
- Gathered and evaluated quality assurance data to identify issues and improve process efficiency.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Speech
Language Pathologist Encompass-Care
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Evaluate and develop treatment plans for skilled and long-term residents, utilizing norm-referenced and criterion referenced assessments to formulate appropriate short and long term goals
- Determine and implement most effective treatment plan per individual to maximize treatment outcomes
- Develop an individualized plan of care, including evidence-based compensatory and restorative strategies to target impairments in expressive/receptive communication, swallowing and voice disorders, dysarthria, apraxia, aphasia, cognition and executive function
- Uphold 88% productivity while providing individualized, evidence-based practice for a diverse caseload including neurogenic disorders, laryngectomee and tracheotomy, voice prostheses, ventilators, high and low tech AAC devices, tongue resection, CVA, congenital and acquired disease processes, traumatic-brain injuries, dementia, and cognitive disorders
- Acted as interim Director of Rehab and performed director duties in addition to managing a full caseload
- Treated children between ages [Number] to [Number] with speech and language development problems.6
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
Director of RehabilitationEncompass
Care
07.2015 - 01.2016
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Remained composed and highly professional in fast-paced and constantly changing environment, effectively handling challenging situations and difficult individuals to achieve objectives.
- Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
- Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Drafted and distributed reports to assist board members with critical business decisions.
- Collaborated with network executives to define and propel organization's mission and vision.
- Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
- Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Deaf Studies - undefined
University of Cincinnati
Skills
Certified to administer and interpret Reality Comprehension Clock Test (RCCT), 2015Trained in Constraint Induced Aphasia TherapyProficient in American Sign LanguageExperienced with DynaVox augmentative and alternative communication devices, and funding4 years research experience and collaboration with other researchers to develop manuscripts on study findings; as well as publication on findingsTrained in Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImp)Developed patient and caregiver information folder to provide to individuals with CVA/Aphasia
Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Registered Speech Pathologist in [State name]
Trained in diagnostics and prognostics
Proficient in [Software]
IEP familiarity
BLS training
Professional Development
Staff education and training
Skilled in patient relations
Patient Assessments
Patient assessment expert
Trained in motor and cognitive skills therapy
Verbal and written communication
Staff training and development
Focused on consistent, quality care
American Sign Language expert
Head Start familiarity
Aphasia aptitude
Experienced in CASAMBA documentation
Documentation
Relationship building
Dysarthria familiarity
Patient-focused therapy
Patient Management
Adaptive to changing environments
Speech/language/cognitive and swallowing screening
Supervisory and Managerial Experience
ASHA & Ohio Board Licensed and Certified
Feeding and oral motor therapy aptness
Broad cardiopulmonary knowledge
CPR/AED Certified
Synchrony and Symphony Trained
Minor in American Sign Language
Experience with obtaining AAC devices (high and low tech)
Affiliations
American Speech Language and Hearing Association (ASHA), 2015
National Student Speech-Language and Hearing Association (NSSLHA), 2008 - 2014
Ohio Speech-Language and Hearing Association (OSLHA), 2008 - Present
Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, SP.11183
State of Ohio Department of Education, OH3170449
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Hospitality, Harmony, Garden Court
09.2016 - Current
Clinical Fellow Supervisor
Multiple Locations
02.2016 - 01.2019
Pathologist
Speech-Language, Soin Medical Center and Greene Memorial Hospital
02.2016 - Current
Director of RehabilitationEncompass
Care
07.2015 - 01.2016
Speech
Language Pathologist Encompass-Care
06.2013 - 02.2016
Master of Arts - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
University of Cincinnati
Deaf Studies - undefined
University of Cincinnati