Lisa Tedrow
Speech Matters, LLC
28148 White Meadow Lane Spring
1
Certification
27
years of professional experience
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with extensive work with pediatrics through geriatrics. Organized problem solver who swiftly handles changing caseloads and therapy related duties.
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner
20 Years 4 Months- Provided evaluation and treatment from children to geriatric patients in a variety of settings including schools, home health, and skilled nursing facilities.
- Develop and implement appropriate and individualized treatment plans for a variety of diagnosis including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, articulation, fluency, and language disorders.
- Train staff and caregivers on best practice for assisting patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties.
- Collaborate with physical and occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses to provide patients comprehensive care.
- Document using computerized system: Kinnser and SEAS.
- Completed bedside swallowing evaluations and made diet recommendations for the most appropriate diet consistency for patients' specific needs.
- Evaluated and treated patients with cognitive communication and expressive deficits.Treated disorders associated with dementia, CVAs, and other medically complex diagnoses.
- Conducted and participated in ARDS.
- Developed and implemented IEPs.
- Supervised Speech Therapy Assistants.
- Managed 100+ caseload of students.
- Completed daily SOAP notes.
- Completed paperwork for school districts to be reimbursed by Medicaid.
- Made arrangements for MBSS at patients' homes.
Speech-Language Pathologst CFY
8 Months- Completed bedside swallowing evaluations, provided dysphagia therapy for rehabilitating swallowing function, and made recommendations for the most appropriate diet consisistency for patients' specific needs.
- Provided screening, evaluation, and treatment for adult-geriatric patients.
- Collaborated with physical and occupational therapists, doctors, and nurses to provide patients compehensive care.
- Participated in family rehab meetings.
Speech Therapy Assistant/SLP CFY
1 Year- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients who presented with disorders such as Aphasia, TBI, Dysarthria, Parkinson's Disease, Voice, Articulation, and Dysphagia under the supervision of my supervisor.
- Provided training to staff.
- Completed daily SOAP notes.
Speech Therapist
1 Year 2 Months- Worked at a speech therapist on Emergency Certification due to the shortage of SLPs.
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating students with a variety of disorders.
- Managed 60 student caseload.
- Conducted IEP meetings.
- Developed and implemented IEPs.
- Provided education to family and staff.
Speech Therapist
9 Months- Worked as a speech therapist on Emergency Certification due to the shortage of SLPs.
- Responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating students with a variety of disorders.
- Managed a 45 student caseload consisting of grades K-12 and Head Start.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Skills
Evaluating
diagnosing
and treating patients with a variety of disorders.
Patient/Caregiver education.
Time Management.
Work well with others to implement comprehensive patient care.
Verbal and written communication.
Certification
- Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- CPR Certified.
- Vital Stim Certified
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist/Owner
Speech Matters, LLC
06.2006 - CurrentRead More
Speech-Language Pathologst CFY
Complete Medical Staffing
10.2005 - 06.2006Read More
Speech Therapy Assistant/SLP CFY
Cole Speech And Language Center
10.2004 - 10.2005Read More
Speech Therapist
Natchez-Adams School District
08.2000 - 10.2001Read More
Speech Therapist
Jefferson County School District
08.1999 - 05.2000Read More
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Arts from Communication Sciences And Disorders
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Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science from Speech-Language Pathology
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