Implements evidence-based strategies to treat cognitive-linguistic deficits, motor speech disorders, and dysphagia
Delivers comprehensive education to patients and families regarding care plans and recommendations to support discharge to the patient's least restrictive environment
Speech Language Pathologist
UCHealth
Northern Colorado
04.2022 - Current
Conducts evaluations and implements treatment plans for aphasia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, dysarthria, and dysphagia to support rehabilitation goals
Delivers comprehensive education to patients and their families to ensure understanding of care plans
Completes daily documentation in Epic electronic medical record system
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team for therapy planning, diet recommendations, and discharge recommendations
Conducts instrumental swallow evaluations to assess and report on pathophysiologic and clinical recommendations for swallowing impairments
Collaborates with documentation improvement committee to optimize and streamline documentation workflows
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Banner Health
Northern Colorado
03.2022 - Current
Completes daily documentation in Cerner and Medilinks electronic medical record system
Provides in education to patients and family members regarding diagnosis, treatment, and goals
Implements tailored therapy sessions focused on individual goals to optimize patient independence and readiness for discharge
Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
Intermountain Healthcare
Brighton, Colorado
03.2022 - 01.2024
Successfully maintained a caseload of 5-10 patients per day
Formulated patient-centered care plans to enhance treatment outcomes.
Participated in daily rounds to collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team
Speech Language Pathologist
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
Casper, Wyoming
08.2020 - 02.2022
Designed and implemented customized treatment strategies and home exercise regimens based on patient-specific needs and therapeutic goals
Actively participated in weekly interdisciplinary team conferences
Provided staff and students educational trainings/in-services regarding IDDSI guidelines
Speech-Language Pathologist (PRN Employee) at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital - Inpatient UnitSpeech-Language Pathologist (PRN Employee) at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital - Inpatient Unit