Leslie Copeland
Hesston,KS
Summary
Certified Speech Language Pathologist with 13 years of experience in assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with a solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Director of Rehab
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.2024 - Current
- Monitor standard of clinical services being delivered and ensured ethical and compliant product is being delivered.
- Provided direct patient care at two to three facilities per day.
- Assumed responsibility for daily staffing and utilization with input from treating therapists, consideration of clinical requirements and input recommendations from Clinical Director.
- Developed and maintained relationships with facility management, quality improvement, care planning, clinical utilization, and patient identification is overseen.
- Completed monthly reports and formally reviewed them with facility administration.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Mercy Hospital
09.2011 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, cognition, dysphagia, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Provided ongoing support for patients with voice disorders by designing vocal hygiene programs tailored to their specific needs.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
Speech Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
08.2010 - Current
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, cognition, dysphagia, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations while traveling between three buildings a day.
- Clientele include individuals with CVA, Dementia, Dysphagia, Apraxia of Speech, Dysarthria, Articulation Deficit, Traumatic Brain Injury, Voice Disorders, Receptive & Expressive Aphasia.
- Implemented group therapy sessions for individuals with similar communication challenges, promoting peer support and increased motivation.
- Identify other needed professional services and referred clients accordingly
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Served as mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Effectively managed caseloads within a variety of settings including hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.
- Provided ongoing support for patients with voice disorders by designing vocal hygiene programs tailored to their specific needs.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech, language and cognitive issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Fellow
Aegis Therapies
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Clientele include individuals with CVA, Dementia, Dysphagia, Apraxia of Speech, Dysarthria, Articulation Deficit, Traumatic Brain Injury, Voice Disorders, Receptive & Expressive Aphasia.
- Identify other needed professional services and referred clients accordingly
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Effectively managed caseloads within skilled nursing facilities.
- Provided ongoing support for patients with voice disorders by designing vocal hygiene programs tailored to their specific needs.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech, language and cognitive issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
Education
Master of Science Degree - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, MO03.2010
Skills
- Certified in CPR
- Completed Esophageal Dysphagia Course
- Skilled with speech, language, cognition, and swallow screenings and evaluations
- Family and patient education
- Ongoing collaboration with rehabilitation team
- Adept at fostering strong therapeutic alliances
Certification
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competency
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist, State of Kansas, 2010-Present
- LSVT LOUD certified
- Vital Stim Certified
Timeline
Interim Director of Rehab
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
01.2024 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Mercy Hospital
09.2011 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
08.2010 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist-Clinical Fellow
Aegis Therapies
05.2010 - 08.2010
Master of Science Degree - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Missouri