Meredith Nye, MS CCC-SLP
Apex,NC
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist specializing in AAC and interdisciplinary care for patients with ALS, Parkinson's disease, and atypical Parkinsonism. Skilled in evaluation and treatment of aphasia, cognitive-communication disorders, motor speech disorders, and dysphagia. Committed to patient-centered care, collaborative goal setting, and use of motivational interviewing strategies to maximize patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Duke University Health System
Durham / Holly Springs NC
05.2007 - Current
- Assess adult, geriatric, and adolescent patients in outpatient settings for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Deliver essential communication and swallowing assistance to enhance patient quality of life at Duke ALS Clinic, which supports more than 300 patients each year.
- Collaborate with neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, social work, chaplaincy, and pharmacy to develop comprehensive evaluations and treatment plans for patients with Parkinson's disease through the weekly PD THRIVE clinic, evaluating over 150 patients annually.
- Provide thorough assessments of AAC needs to identify appropriate speech-generating devices (SGDs) and alternative access solutions, such as head tracking and eye control.
- Prepare and submit formal SGD reports while adhering to Medicare compliance requirements for funding documentation.
- Conducted clinical swallow evaluations and videofluoroscopic swallow studies using standardized methodologies.
- Oversee CFY and graduate student interns annually.
- Organize and direct monthly meetings of the "Loud and Proud" group for Parkinson's disease focusing on improved communication abilities through speech and singing exercises.
- Conduct respiratory muscle assessment and treatment including inspiratory muscle training and expiratory muscle training in specialized patient populations including ALS, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, heard and neck cancer, and lung transplant.
- Use motivational interviewing strategies to guide meaningful goals and facilitate successful patient outcomes.
- Partner with community resources for patients including Team Gleason, Triangle Aphasia Project, ALS United, Parkinson's Foundation.
- Facilitate effective partnerships with leading SGD vendors including PRC-Saltillo, Tobii-Dynavox, EyeGaze Edge, STAR Technologies, and Lingraphica, resulting in patient access to a wide array of communication devices.
- Provide expert support in navigating voice banking and voice cloning for individuals affected by ALS, Parkinson's disease, and various neurodegenerative disorders.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Wayne Memorial Hospital (UNC Hospitals)
Goldsboro, NC
06.2006 - 05.2007
- Assessed and managed treatment plans for adult and pediatric patients in acute care and outpatient environments.
- Spearheaded development and implementation of a group aphasia therapy program within three months of hire date.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2003
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Team Care (ALS and Parkinson's disease)
- Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies
- Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
- Life Participation Approach to Aphasia
- Dementia Care
- Standardized Assessment of Language and Cognition
- Telehealth
- Respiratory Muscle Training
- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive-Communication Coaching Strategies
- Cognitive-Motor Dysarthria Treatment
Certification
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) – ASHA
- North Carolina State License – Speech-Language Pathology
- SpeakOUT! certified
- Allied Team Training in Parkinson's Disease
Timeline
Senior Speech-Language Pathologist
Duke University Health System
05.2007 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Wayne Memorial Hospital (UNC Hospitals)
06.2006 - 05.2007
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill