McKenzie Barreau
Nashville,TN
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist offering 3 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Empathetic with strong interpersonal skills to create relationships with her team, patients, and their families. Expertise include thorough assessment, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach. Performs quality therapy services for a diverse client base.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Evaluated and treated speech, language, and dysphagia patients
- Experience with brain injury patients, stroke patients, and Parkinsons, amongst many other neurological conditions and diagnoses
- Work alongside PT, OT, nursing, and MD's to provide the best possible therapy to our patients
Speech-Language Pathologist
Associates in Pediatric Therapy
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Document client progress with daily SOAP notes
- Work closely with PT and OT to effectively provide an interprofessional therapy approach to our patients
- Provide therapy to students ages 2-15 years old with autism-spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, Down Syndrome, and other neurodivergent diagnoses
- Evaluate patients’ speech, and language skills using a variety of testing protocols, to diagnose and create care plans
- Bill multiple insurance companies, and gather documentation from pediatricians to provide services.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fox Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Document client progress with weekly SOAP notes
- Work alongside PT, OT, and nursing to provide the best possible therapy to our patients
- Provide therapy to individuals in the geriatric population with cognitive disorders, swallowing disorders, speech and language disorders, degenerative diseases, and other medical diagnoses
- Evaluate patients’ speech, and language, cognitive, and swallowing skills using a variety of testing protocols, to diagnose and create care plans
- Bill multiple insurance companies, and gather documentation from physicians, and family to provide services.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Sidekick Therapy Partners
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Document client progress with SOAP notes
- Work closely with school employees to effectively provide speech, language, and cognitive therapy services within the school setting
- Lead group therapy to improve speech and language skills according to established goals
- Provide therapy to students ages 3-13 years old with autism-spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and Down Syndrome
- Evaluate students' speech, and language skills using a variety of testing protocols, to diagnose and create care plans
Clinical Experience
Brookwood Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Assessed, diagnosed and treated speech and swallowing related disorders
- Developed and implemented effective care plans
- Assessed healthcare needs of patients by conducting health evaluations
- Carried out comprehensive care focused on patient needs and meeting care goals.
Clinical Experience
Hoover City Schools
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented effective care plans
- Utilized appropriate testing and assessment protocols to evaluate students
- Attended regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to speech therapy.
Clinical Experience
Milestones Behavior Group
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Effectively worked with patients diagnosed with autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome, articulation and phonological processing disorders
- Established realistic speech therapy goals for over 30 patients
- Evaluated treatment goals and student progress on continuous basis.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University Of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Samford University
Homewood, AL05.2019
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork with PT, OT, Nursing, case management, and doctors
- SOAP notes expertise
- Caseload Management
- Communication Strategies
- Assistive Technologies
- Patient and Family Education
- Diagnostic Testing with standardized assessments and screeners
- Creativity and Innovation
- Skilled Dysphagia evaluation & therapy
- Skilled Stroke and Brain Injury evaluation & therapy
- VitalStim Certified, October 2023
Activities
Member of Stroke Team at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Franklin
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Fox Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 04.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Associates in Pediatric Therapy
06.2022 - 05.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Sidekick Therapy Partners
08.2021 - 05.2022
Clinical Experience
Brookwood Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2021
Clinical Experience
Hoover City Schools
01.2021 - 02.2021
Clinical Experience
Milestones Behavior Group
08.2020 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
University Of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Samford University