Positive, empathetic and dedicated to supporting patients with swallowing and cognitive-communicative impairments. Committed to making a meaningful impact by increasing the safety of the swallow function, enhancing cognitive-communicative skills and improving quality of life for individuals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Community Hospital Anderson
04.2015 - Current
Evaluate and diagnose inpatients and outpatients with swallowing, speech, language, cognitive and voice disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Evaluate and diagnose patients through the completion of videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) instrumental assessments.
Evaluate feeding concerns in infants in the NICU and OB units.
Develop evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders
Serve as a mentor for new speech language pathologists, externs and students, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
Speech Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage
04.2019 - 10.2019
Provided care as a PRN speech language pathologist.
Evaluated and developed treatment plans for residents within short term rehabilitation unit and memory care.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Language Pathology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
07.2015
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology And Audiology
Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2013
Skills
Extensive Video Fluoroscopy Swallowing Study Training and Experience
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing Training and Experience
Tracheostomy and Speaking Valve Training and Experience
Head and Neck Cancer for Swallowing Patients Training and Experience
Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology
State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - Indiana Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT LOUD) Certification - LSVT Global, Inc.