Megan Cotten
Saint Francisville,LA
Summary
Seasoned Speech-Language Pathologist with a proven track record at Amedisys Home Health And Hospice, enhancing life quality through personalized voice therapy and therapeutic techniques. Expert in multicultural sensitivity, I excel in collaborative problem-solving, significantly improving patient communication abilities. Achievements include pioneering assistive technologies and leading innovative patient education programs.
Overview
2019
2019
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Alliance Outpatient Therapy Services
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Conducted swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Amedisys Home Health And Hospice
05.2010 - 11.2018
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in patients of all ages.
- Educated families on strategies for supporting their loved one''s communication at home, fostering a supportive environment for continued progress.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans addressing the unique needs of each patient.
- Enhanced the quality of life for patients with speech and language disorders through personalized treatment plans and consistent progress monitoring.
- Streamlined documentation processes while maintaining high standards of confidentiality as required under HIPAA regulations.
- Strengthened speech muscles and improved breathing techniques through targeted exercises, leading to clearer speech production.
- Addressed swallowing disorders with tailored therapeutic interventions, enhancing patients' ability to safely eat and drink.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Evaluated patients and implemented modalities such as E-STIM, LSVT-LOUD, and resistive breather to improve respiration, speech and swallowing.
- Collaborated with mobile MBSS facility to evaluate swallow safety of patients and establish safest diet to prevent disease and hospitalization.
- Educated patients and families on end of life feedings and swallowing safety for hospice patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2008
Skills
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Traumatic brain injury support
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Speech sound disorders
- Patience and tolerance
- Voice Therapy Expertise
- Therapeutic techniques
- Language evaluation
- SOAP notes expertise
- Assessments
- Relationship building
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient education
- Assistive technologies
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Amedisys Home Health And Hospice
05.2010 - 11.2018
Speech-Language Pathologist
Alliance Outpatient Therapy Services
Master of Arts - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Louisiana State University
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