Maureen Lopez
Liberty,MO
Summary
Patient-focused Clinical Supervisor with more than 6 years of experience and success in delivering outstanding care to a variety of patients. Proficient at developing parent coaching programs to educate families and improve generalization. Excited to expand career with Expressable.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director Interim
Empowerme Wellness
12.2021 - Current
- Oversight of clinical operations for ST, PT and OT team
- Provides administrative support including processing insurance authorization and consent
- Ability to lead and manage licensed therapists ensuring timely completion of reports and leading weekly meetings
- Effective communication between director of nursing and other support staff involved in patient care
- Evaluate and treat patients in assisted living facilities ranging from mild cognitive impairment to dementia
- Experience in evaluation, ordering and implementing AAC devices
- Treatment of dysphagia utilizing diet modifications, environmental changes, and swallowing exercises.
Early Childhood Intervention
Central Counties Services
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Served on the evaluation team to determine eligibility for children aged birth to 3 years of age
- Treatment of feeding and swallowing disorders utilizing evidence-based practices and sensory approaches
- Implemented speech and language strategies for a variety of etiologies including visual impairment, down syndrome, autism, hearing impairment, dysphagia, TBI, fluency, cleft lip/palate, and apraxia
- Implemented telehealth services with an emphasis in parent coaching within daily routines
- Collaborated with skilled professionals to extend learning opportunities and generalize patient goals across all settings.
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Conducted evaluations, created goals, and composed written reports for the treatment of pre-school, elementary and middle school students
- Led ARD meetings with a multidisciplinary team and caregivers to discuss students' progress and update goals
- Independently coordinated schedules between staff and students to create an efficient daily therapy schedule
- Experience implementing low and high-tech AAC methods
- Collaborated with teachers, specialists, and behavioral specialists to extend classroom learning, facilitate student goals, increase participation, and provide consistent expectations across disciplines.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
San Marcos, Tx05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Mo05.2015
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Staff Development
- Patient Records Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical Instruction
- Case Management
References
Available upon request
Websites
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competency with American Speech Language and Hearing Association
- Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention Certification
- Licensed to practice Speech Language Pathology in Missouri
Timeline
Clinical Director Interim
Empowerme Wellness
12.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Intervention
Central Counties Services
02.2019 - 09.2021
Round Rock Independent School District
Round Rock
08.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
University of Central Missouri
- Certificate of Clinical Competency with American Speech Language and Hearing Association
- Beckman Oral Motor Assessment and Intervention Certification
- Licensed to practice Speech Language Pathology in Missouri
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