Marlene Puente
Summary
Certified Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist provides quality therapy services for diverse client base. To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bilingual speech-language pathologist
Doctors Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Completed MBSS for outpatients, developed dysphagia treatment plans and provided recommendations and referrals as needed.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and for TBI, dysphagia, head and neck cancer.
- Coordinated and collaborated with families during evaluation and treatment, including HEP programs to promote carryover and long-term progress for
Bilingual speech-language pathologist
Aegis Therapies/Reliant Rehab-SNF
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Provided evaluation, treatments, and screens related to cognition, language, speech, dysphagia, and voice disorders to adults with brain, progressive disorders, and medically complex injuries.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary team meetings to develop a patient-centered plan of care.
Bilingual speech-language pathologist
Therapy 2000-Home Health
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted telehealth services to the pediatric population, including online evaluations for differential diagnosis.
- Provided recommendations for ECI and school services including (i.e., PPCD) as needed.
- Assisted families in understanding their child''s speech-language needs, offering guidance on appropriate home-based interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering a supportive environment conducive to progress in therapy sessions.
Bilingual speech-language pathologist and clinical-fellowship
NeuroRestorative-Inpatient
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided evaluations and treatments related to cognition, language, speech, swallow and voice disorders to adults with brain, spinal cord, and medically complex injuries.
- Lead cognition and aphasia therapy groups during community outings.
- Utilized trained interpreters to provide treatment across multi-languages (Vietnamese,Telugu etc.).
Graduate Student Extern
Alief Independent School District- Bush Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Provided speech therapy services and assisted ARDs via telehealth.
- Developed and reviewed initial and annual IEP's.
- Created and implemented lesson plans using techniques/evidence-based practice.
- Collaborated with evaluation team personnel and related service providers in the evaluation and treatment of students with speech, language and or fluency disorders.
Graduate Student Clinician
Southwest Young Learners: Head Start
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Provided services to pre-kindergarten students in individual and group settings.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions, tracking progress towards treatment goals.
- Prepared for and participated in initial and annual IEP meetings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care and optimal outcomes.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Houston
Houston, TX05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Houston, Tx05.2017
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish
- Telepractice
- Microsoft Office
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Parent and Caregiver Training
Certification
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 116841
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 14321166
- Pediatric Tracheostomy and use of the Passy Muir Valve
- LSVT certified "Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
- VitalStim Certified
Research Publications
AN EXAMINATION OF SPEECH DISFLUENCIES IN BIDIALECTAL CHILDREN, MILLS, M., JOHNSON, K., ALVAREZ, D., PUENTE, M., 06/2019, ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD LANGUAGE DISORDERS, MILWAUKEE, WI
References
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Bilingual speech-language pathologist
Doctors Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Bilingual speech-language pathologist
Therapy 2000-Home Health
04.2022 - 10.2022
Bilingual speech-language pathologist
Aegis Therapies/Reliant Rehab-SNF
01.2022 - Current
Bilingual speech-language pathologist and clinical-fellowship
NeuroRestorative-Inpatient
07.2020 - 06.2021
Graduate Student Extern
Alief Independent School District- Bush Elementary
01.2020 - 05.2020
Graduate Student Clinician
Southwest Young Learners: Head Start
08.2019 - 11.2019
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University of Houston
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
- Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, 116841
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 14321166
- Pediatric Tracheostomy and use of the Passy Muir Valve
- LSVT certified "Lee Silverman Voice Treatment
- VitalStim Certified
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