Michayla Moody, M.S., CCC-SLP
Huntsville,AL
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with a wide skillset and special focus on organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech, communication, and feeding goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Huntsville Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech, language, and swallowing issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals at a Trauma Level I institution
- Independently perform instrumental assessments including Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow (FEES) to assess swallow function
- Effectively communicate treatment plans, recommendations, and analyses with other professionals including nurses, doctors, social workers, and other medical staff
- Assess and treat critically ill patients throughout the hospital including the medical, surgical trauma, cardiovascular surgical, and neurological intensive care units
Speech-Language Pathologist
South Georgia Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2022
- Evaluated and treated pediatrics and adults with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing deficits within the acute care setting including the intensive care unit
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) with ages ranging from 0 years-99 years to assess swallow function and determine least restrictive diet along with treatment options
- Evaluated patients with tracheostomy placements for Passy-Muir Valve tolerance along with voicing and establishment of least restrictive diet
- Introduced and performed Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow (FEES) to assess swallow function and determine least restrictive diet along with compensatory strategies and treatment options
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
- Co-leader of the Rehab Community Service Committee.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Evaluated and treated pediatrics and adults with speech, language, pragmatic, cognitive, and swallowing deficits in acute care and outpatient setting
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly
- Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) to evaluate swallowing function and determine least restrictive diet along with treatment options.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Diversicare Therapy Services
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Evaluated and treated adults aged 40 years-100 years with deficits in cognitive-communication, motor speech, expressive and receptive language, dysphagia, voice, and augmentative alternative communication
- Aided in interpretation and implementation of Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) results
- Communicated with patient and family to determine best plan of care
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science And Disorders
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL05.2017
Skills
- Speech, Language, Swallowing Evaluation
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessment
- Diagnostic Analysis
- Flexible Schedule
- Treatment Plan Development
- Documentation and Reporting
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- BLS CPR Certification
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of the Swallow (FEES) - Training administered by Carolina Speech Pathology completed September 2021
References
- Gwen Lee Moore, M.A., CCC-SLP, Diversicare Therapy Services, 256.453.3316, moorewhiz@aol.com
- Ashton Sutphin Brown, M.S., CCC-SLP, Huntsville Hospital, 256.558.6102, ashtonsbrown@outlook.com
- Anna Carrie Clifton, M.S., CCC-SLP, South Georgia Medical Center, 205.757.7128, clifton.carrie05@gmail.com
- Lauren Rodgers, M.S., CCC-SLP, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, 256.223.0578, lauren.rodgers516@yahoo.com
- Morgan Rabalais, PT, DPT, South Georgia Medical Center, 804.543.3655, morgan.rabalais@gmail.com
- Nico Paolo Dabatos, PT, DPT, AMN Travel, 914.714.3545, nicodabatospt@gmail.com
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Huntsville Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
South Georgia Medical Center
12.2020 - 09.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
06.2020 - 11.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Diversicare Therapy Services
05.2019 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Montevallo
Bachelor of Science - Communication Science And Disorders
University of Montevallo
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