Compassionate Speech Language Pathologist with years of experience in evaluating and treating diverse patient populations. Known for strong leadership in interdisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration to optimize care and drive successful rehabilitation outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Encompass Health. St John Rehabilitation Hospital
Broken Arrow, OK
11.2016 - Current
Evaluated and diagnosed speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders in patients using standardized and informal assessments.
Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific communication, cognitive and swallowing needs of diverse patient populations.
Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patient speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing skills.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and enhance rehabilitation outcomes.
Managed speech therapy department scheduling as the team lead.
Coordinated stroke education and support groups along with performance improvement of stroke program as co-champion of Joint Commission Disease Specific Stroke team.
Speech Language Pathologist
Ascension St. John Hospital
Tulsa Area
11.2016 - 11.2019
Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech. language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for diverse patient populations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
Utilized evidence-based practices to ensure effective therapy interventions and progress monitoring.
Conducted modified barium swallow studies to assess swallowing dysfunction.
Speech Language Pathologist
OSU Medical Center
Tulsa, OK
06.2014 - 08.2017
Evaluated and diagnosed speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders in patients using standardized and informal assessments.
Developed individualized treatment plans to address specific communication and swallowing needs of diverse patient populations, including use of speaking valves with trach and vent patients.
Implemented evidence-based interventions to improve patient speech, language, and cognitive-communication skills.
Provided ongoing education and support to patients and families regarding communication strategies and therapies.
Education
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
Skills
Collaboration and teamwork
Multicultural sensitivity
Patience and tolerance
Therapeutic techniques
Supervising graduate interns
Guiding Clinical Fellows
Certification
VitalStim Certification
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Encompass Health. St John Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2016 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Ascension St. John Hospital
11.2016 - 11.2019
Speech Language Pathologist
OSU Medical Center
06.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Speech Language Pathologist at Jackson County EI/ ESCE/ a program of Douglas ESDSpeech Language Pathologist at Jackson County EI/ ESCE/ a program of Douglas ESD