Lauren Caris Martinez
Mesquite
Summary
Dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist with expertise in cognitive communication, executive functioning, and swallowing disorders for medically complex adults and geriatrics. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and quality of life through effective therapy and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to professional growth, strong rapport building, and timely communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Centra Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
- Enhanced patient outcomes by conducting thorough assessments of communication disorders.
- Implemented tailored treatment plans for residents and short-term patients to boost abilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and treatment.
- Educated families on effective speech-language techniques to support therapy progress.
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Autumn Leaves Nursing Home
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Improved patient outcomes through accurate assessments of communication disorders.
- Created evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely progress updates to families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care strategies.
- Educated families on effective speech-language pathology techniques and strategies.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering peer support and motivation.
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Ashford Hall
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Exceeded 85% productivity by treating medically-complex adult and geriatric patients.
- Trained over 90 employees on patient care and dynamic compensatory strategies.
- Coordinated care with physicians and specialists to advocate for patient needs.
- Organized ongoing care plan meetings with families and medical teams.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through exemplary service, meeting business growth metrics.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Woman’s University
Dallas, TX12-2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX01.2019
Skills
- ICD-10 coding, Medicare & Medicaid competent, and billing proficient
- EMR proficient: Epic, NetHealth, MatrixCare
- Sensitive to multicultural identities
- Adaptable and energetic
- Patient, empathetic, and tolerant
- Values teamwork and collaboration
- Care coordinator between patients and interdisciplinary team
Certification
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence
- Texas-state SLP license active
- BLS/ CPR trained
- MBSImP trained
Timeline
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Centra Healthcare
10.2025 - Current
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Autumn Leaves Nursing Home
05.2023 - 07.2025
Medical Speech-Language Pathologist
Ashford Hall
03.2022 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Texas Woman’s University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences
Texas Woman’s University
AWARDS
College of Health Sciences Commencement Speaker 2019, Experiential Learning Research Scholar 2018 - 2019