LAURA ELLIS
Scott Depot,WV
Summary
Highly-motivated professional advocate with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Presence Health
Scott Depot, WV
11.2024 - Current
- Developed treatment plans for speech and language disorders based on individualized assessments.
- Attended IEP meetings to provide input regarding a student's communication needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current evidence-based practice and trends in the field of Speech Language Pathology.
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Powerback Rehabilitation
South Charleston, WV
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Attended meetings with external stakeholders such as insurance companies or government agencies in order to advocate for increased access to rehabilitative services.
- Trained new employees on proper patient care techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted initial assessments, developed treatment plans and monitored progress for patients receiving rehabilitation services.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant regulations governing rehabilitative services in order to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
- Implemented strategies aimed at improving efficiency within the department while ensuring high levels of quality care.
- Provided guidance to clinical team members regarding best practices for patient assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marshall University
Huntington, WV08-2013
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marshall University
Huntington, WV08-2011
Skills
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Rehabilitation strategies
- Evidence-based practice
- Regulatory compliance
- Care coordination
- Clinical training and supervision
- Stakeholder advocacy
- Team collaboration
- Process improvement
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking and analysis
- Data management
- Time management skills
- Professional networking
- Progress monitoring and evaluation
- Telepractice services
- Family education and support
- Ethical practices in healthcare
- Multicultural competence in care delivery
- Technology proficiency in clinical settings
- Creativity and innovation in problem-solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Presence Health
11.2024 - Current
Director of Rehabilitation Services
Powerback Rehabilitation
06.2023 - 01.2024
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Marshall University
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