Katie Cipriano
Merritt Island
Summary
Seasoned SLP with comprehensive background in diagnosing and treating swallowing, speech, language, and communication disorders in pediatric and geriatric/adult population. Provides individualized therapy plans that significantly improved patient outcomes. Demonstrates expertise in patient assessment and therapeutic intervention.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Solaris Healthcare (Select Rehab/Step-Up Rehab)
02.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for cognitive linguistic impairments and dysphagia.
- Facilitated patient, family and staff education/training in cognitive, language, motor speech, and swallowing impairments.
- Back up to Director of Rehab position involving management responsibilities such as scheduling, interdisciplinary team meetings, care plan conferences and MDS reports.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of swallowing abilities (including assisting in FEES examinations), leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
Speech Language Pathologist
Life Care Center
03.2012 - 02.2015
Speech Language Pathologist
Brevard County Public Schools
10.2008 - 05.2010
- Instructional Certificate for Pre-K Handicapped Population
- Pre-K ESE Teacher
- Pre-K Speech Language Impaired Teacher
- Resource Speech Language Therapist
- Development and maintenance of IEPs and participated in IEP meetings.
- Assessment and treatment of preschool and school aged speech and language impairments
- Assessment and treatment of autism, developmental delay, social and emotional disturbances and cerebral palsy
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
Education
Master of Arts - Communicative Sciences And Disorders
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Sciences And Disorders
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2007
Skills
- Direct assistance in conducting fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) examinations
- Myofascial Release and Manual Therapy Certified
- Vital Stim Certified (neuromuscular electrical stimulation)
- Patience and tolerance
- Collaboration and teamwork in Skilled Nursing and School Settings
Affiliations
- American Speech Language Hearing Association (CCC)
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Solaris Healthcare (Select Rehab/Step-Up Rehab)
02.2015 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Life Care Center
03.2012 - 02.2015
Speech Language Pathologist
Brevard County Public Schools
10.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Communicative Sciences And Disorders
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Sciences And Disorders
University of Central Florida
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