Liliana Stagakes
Kaiserslautern,KS
Summary
Experienced certified Speech Language Pathologist with current knowledge on traumatic brain injury and direct familiarity with the military healthcare system in Landstuhl, Germany. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Demonstrated experience in adult education to include delivering individual, online, and in person presentations of healthcare topics, including traumatic brain injury. Not dependent on current employer for Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) for employment authorization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist at the LRMC TBI Clinic
Sterling Medical Staffing
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany
05.2024 - Current
- Achieved successful establishment of speech-language pathologist role in the Traumatic Brain Injury Clinic at LRMC.
- Stays informed and current on different areas of recovery and treatment for Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Created and delivered grand rounds presentation on clinic services, increasing awareness among medical staff.
- Improves patient and family understanding of TBI and related disorders through regular education, advocacy and counseling. Provides specialized care for adults with TBI, including blast injuries and anomalous health incidents.
- Fosters collaboration within multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Elevated nursing staff competency by training them on IDDSI diets framework implementation.
Speech-Language Pathologist
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE-SCL HEALTHCARE
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Evaluated and treated adult patients in acute critical care with newly acquired Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Provided education on acute recovery to patients, nurses and family members to support recovery.
- Leveraged analytical skills to support departamental quality improvement projects.
Adult Clinical Supervisor
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Denver, CO
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Supervised and coached 32 college students (4/semester).
- Facilitated sessions with up to 15 adult students developing communication and cultural competency skills from diverse cultural and linguistic origins.
- Developed new adult clinical practicum for adult students attending classes through the Denver Public Library New Americans program in conjunction with the Department of Speech, Language, Hearing Sciences at the Metropolitan State University of Denver.
- Developed presentations and educational materials on topics related to communication skills and to Speech Language Pathology.
Speech-Language Pathologist
DENVER HEALTH HOSPITAL
01.2002 - 01.2015
- Worked daily with patients and their families at different stages of recovery from a Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Regularly provided education individually or in rounds about the recovery process for patients with traumatic brain injuries to patients, family members, nurses, and other healthcare providers.
- Created documentation on different medical topics to include traumatic brain injury for patient education and staff use.
- Board member of the Denver Health Ethics Committee acquiring extensive experience discussing medical topics and social impact on patients and their families with other healthcare providers and legal professionals.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OKMBA - Business Administration And Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Bogota, ColombiaSkills
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Public speaking
- Adult learning and facilitation
- Interdisciplinary care
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HIPPA and CMS regulations
- LEAN process systems
- Conflict resolution
- Professional development
- Leadership training
- Staff development
Websites
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
Certification
- Certified Speech Language Pathologist - DORA Colorado
- Certified Speech Language Pathologist American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- Understanding the Visual Complaints of Concussion
- Concussion Summit
- Crucial Influencer
- Trauma Informed Care
- LEAN Basic Training
- Association for Talent Development Adult Training and Facilitation Certificate
Public Speaking Engagements
Conducted in English:
- Lowe Syndrome (Grand Rounds for medical staff)
- Red Flags Indicating a Speech-Language Pathology Referral (presented to pediatric referral sources)
- Video Production: Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist in the Inpatient Hospital Setting (created for recently hired nursing orientation)
- Instrumental Feeding Assessments (presented to pediatric referral sources)
- How to Improve your English Pronunciation (presented to medical interpreters)
- Speech and Language Pathology Involvement in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate (presented to
Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons)
- Pediatric Feeding Disorders vs. Swallowing Disorders Referral Guidelines (presented to pediatric referral sources)
- Telehealth SLP Practice in Colorado (guest presenter at the Council of State Presidents-CSAP Conference 2017)
- The Ancillary Services at the LRMC TBI Clinic (presented to medical providers) March 2026
Conducted in Spanish:
- Como Apoyar el Desarrollo Lingüístico de su Hijo (How to Support the Language Development of your Child) - guest speaker at
- a Grupo Vida Conference in 2004 for families with toddlers
- Aprendiendo y Divirtiéndose con su Hijo (Learning and Playing with your Child) - guest speaker at a Grupo Vida Conference in
- 2004 for families with toddlers
- Labio y Paladar Hendido (Cleft Lip and Palate) - guest presenter at a symposium in Santa Cruz, Bolivia hosted by Operation Smile for healthcare providers in 2011
- Deglución y Desórdenes Gastroesofágicos - guest presenter at an on-line symposium hosted by the Universidad Nacional de Colombia for healthcare providers in Sept 2022
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist at the LRMC TBI Clinic
Sterling Medical Staffing
05.2024 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTHCARE-SCL HEALTHCARE
01.2016 - 01.2022
Adult Clinical Supervisor
METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
01.2016 - 01.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
DENVER HEALTH HOSPITAL
01.2002 - 01.2015
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Universidad Nacional De Colombia