Mandie Cunningham
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist with clinical skills in diagnosing and treating adult communication disorders in acute care, inpatient, and outpatient rehabilitation settings. Skilled history in assessing and treating speech, language, cognitive, swallowing, and voice disorders. Extensive experience in performing videofluoroscopic swallow studies and dysphagia treatment. Entrusted to train fellow Speech-Language Pathologists and students to perform swallow studies. Conducted training to all rehabilitation clinical staff regarding dysphagia and it's strategies and compensations. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills, dedication, ethics, and team collaboration.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sisking Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
08.1997 - 04.2010
- Assessed and developed individualized treatment plans to enhance speech and language skills for diverse patient populations.
- Performed and trained students and licensed Speech-Language Pathologists in Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Managed dining program for dysphagia patients
- Provided hospital staff with education to manage dysphagia patients
- Collaborated with Recreational Therapy to conduct functional patient outings
- Mentored junior staff on best practices in speech-language pathology and therapeutic techniques.
- Conducted training sessions for caregivers on communication strategies to support patient progress outside therapy sessions.
- Provided patient care in variety of settings including in-patient acute care, special care units, skilled nursing facilities, and inpatient/outpatient rehabilitation
Education
Master of Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology
Louisiana State University Medical Center
New Orleans, LA08.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC06.1994
Skills
- Adolescent and adult evaluation and treatment
- Dysphagia evaluation, treatment, and management
- Speech-Language evaluation and treatment
- Assessment and Management of Voice disorders
- Cognitive-communication therapy
- Conduct and train Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Administer patient/family/caregiver information
- Recently completed additional 60 hours of professional education
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA
- Tennessee State License – Speech-Language Pathology
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Vital Stim Training
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sisking Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation
08.1997 - 04.2010
Master of Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology
Louisiana State University Medical Center
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill