Mary Donovan
St. Marys,GA
Summary
Flexible professional with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with several years of experience in developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kindred Hospital St Petersburg
St Petersburg, FL
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Administered standardized assessments as the WAB and CLQT for diagnosis of language disorders in young adults and adults.
- Utilized technology such as iPads or computer software programs during therapy sessions when appropriate.
- Analyzed results from diagnostic tests and wrote comprehensive reports summarizing findings.
- Developed individualized plans for patients to address impairments in communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication skills.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sheltering Arms Institute
Richmond, VA
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Evaluated and developed individual treatment plans for patients after cognitive-communication impairments and dysphagia as a result of traumatic and acquired brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, carcinoma, or encephalopathy.
- Administered standardized assessments such as the WAB, CLQT and SCATBI for diagnosis of cognitive and language disorders in adults.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Richmond, VA
08.2005 - 06.2020
- Evaluated and developed individual treatment plans for patients after cognitive-communication impairments and dysphagia as a result of traumatic and acquired brain injury, neurodegenerative disease, carcinoma or encephalopathy.
- Administered standardized assessments such as the WAB, CLQT and SCATBI for diagnosis of cognitive and language disorders in adults.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations using videofluoroscopy.
- Coordinated with medical professionals regarding care plans for medically complex patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD01-2001
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Patient Assessment
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Advocacy
- Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Patient Education
- Documentation skills
- Interpersonal Skills
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kindred Hospital St Petersburg
08.2021 - 07.2024
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sheltering Arms Institute
06.2020 - 06.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
08.2005 - 06.2020
Master of Arts - Speech Pathology
University of Maryland - College Park
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