Leslie Jordan
Madisonville,LA
Summary
Hardworking Speech-Language Pathologist knowledgeable about proper diagnosis techniques and effective treatment strategies for communication impairments. Over 17 years of experience working with a variety of ages in outpatient, home, school, acute and long term care settings. Brings a heart to serve and care for patients and their families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
St. Tammany Parish Health System
Covington , LA
2021.12 - Current
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Recommended therapy and training exercises and encouraged healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
Covington , LA
2008.05 - Current
- Thirteen years experience in outpatient and acute care including ICU setting.
- Managed caseload of 20-25 clients in outpatient setting per week with wide variety of disorders and diagnoses.
- Evaluated and treated clients/patients of all ages with communication disorders as well as dysphagia.
- Collaborated closely with occupational and physical therapists to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Engaged families and caregivers in therapy process to support client progress in home, community and school environments.
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow Study exams with children and adults.
- Visi-Pitch proficient with voice clients.
- Vital-Stim certified with dysphagia clients.
Timesheet/Substitute Speech-Language Pathologist
St. Tammany Parish School System
Mandeville , LA
2021.03 - 2021.05
- Managed caseload of 30 students from ages 14-21 with speech and language disorders.
- Monitored and updated student progress within IEP.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Contributed to special education team meetings as well as IEP meetings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Early Steps
St. Tammany Parish , LA
2007.09 - 2013.04
- Provided services to children from birth - 3 years old in natural environment with variety of speech-language related conditions including Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism.
- Managed caseload of 25-30 clients per week.
- Partnered with family service coordinators, special instructors, OT/PT and families to create functional and relevant IFSPs.
- Educated families/caregivers of children with speech-language disorders.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Champion, Partners In Rehab
Sylacauga , AL
2005.06 - 2007.09
- Full-time SLP for 2 skilled nursing facilities administering speech-language/swallowing assessments and treatments for short-term and long-term patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary therapy model.
- Assisted with assessment of Dysphagia via modified barium swallow studies (MBSS) as well as fiber-optic evaluation of swallow studies (FEES).
- Administered Vital-Stim therapy for patients with Dysphagia.
- Conducted routine in-service sessions with SNF staff.
Education
Master's of Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05.2003
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Relatable nature
- Focused on consistent, quality care
- Vital-Stim certified
- Builds relationships with ease with clients
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association member
- Licensed with Louisiana Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Timeline
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist
St. Tammany Parish Health System
2021.12 - Current
Timesheet/Substitute Speech-Language Pathologist
St. Tammany Parish School System
2021.03 - 2021.05
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lakeview Regional Medical Center
2008.05 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Early Steps
2007.09 - 2013.04
Speech-Language Pathologist
Champion, Partners In Rehab
2005.06 - 2007.09
Master's of Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology
Auburn University
Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Auburn University
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