Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with work experience in the acute care, acute rehabilitation and outpatient settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Memorial Hermann Hospital
09.2005 - 08.2011
Evaluated and provided treatment to patients with speech, language, cognitive and/or swallowing disorders in the ICU, acute care and outpatient settings.
Performed a variety of formal and informal assessments including bedside swallowing evaluations and modified barium swallow studies.
Effectively maintained clinical paperwork by writing evaluations and daily notes.
Communicated effectively both orally and in writing with doctors, administration, nursing and other therapists to provide comprehensive treatment to patients.
Supervised and mentored speech pathology students.
Speech-Language Pathologist
TIRR Memorial Hermann
09.2001 - 02.2005
Evaluated and provided treatment to patients with speech, voice, cognitive, language and/or swallowing disorders in the acute rehabilitation setting.
Performed a variety of informal and formal assessments including bedside swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies.
Effectively maintained clinical paperwork by writing evaluations and weekly progress notes.
Communicated effectively both orally and in writing with doctors, nursing and other therapists to provide comprehensive treatment to patients.
Participated in weekly rehabilitation team meetings to collaborate across therapy disciplines, set goals and discuss discharge planning needs for patients.
Educated and trained family members/care-givers about treatment plan and discharge recommendations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Conroe Regional Hospital
08.2000 - 09.2001
Completed Clinical Fellowship Year during employment with Conroe Regional Hospital
Evaluated and provided treatment to patients with speech, voice, language, cognitive and or swallowing disorders in the ICU, acute care and acute rehabilitation settings.
Performed a variety of formal and informal assessments including bedside swallow evaluations and modified barium swallow studies.
Effectively maintained clinical paperwork by writing evaluations and daily notes.
Communicated effectively both orally and in writing with doctors, administration, nursing and other therapists to provide comprehensive treatment to patients.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05.1995
Skills
Microsoft Office
Detail oriented
Strong communication skills
Dedicated to customer service
Certification
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist State of Texas 2001-Present #19773
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