Misty Sloan
Northport,Alabama
Summary
Accomplished Speech-Language Pathologist from Restore Therapy Services, adept in Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) and showcasing exceptional collaboration skills. Proven track record in mentoring, enhancing patient swallowing functions, and leading comprehensive treatment plans. Renowned for outstanding caseload management and therapeutic techniques, fostering significant patient progress without specific numerical quantification.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Restore Therapy Services
08.1998 - Current
- Evaluates and diagnoses patients with speech, language, voice, swallowing , and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Serves as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Complete Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) at multiple skilled nursing homes and outpatient clinic
- Conducts thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Conducts swallowing therapy with patients experiencing dysphagia, improving their ability to eat and reducing risk of aspiration.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL08-1998
Skills
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) trained
- NMES trained
- CPR trained
- ASHA certified
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Caseload management
- Patience and tolerance
- Therapeutic techniques
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of speech language pathologists/endoscopists in the development of Dysphagia Presentation at the 2024 Speech and Hearing Association of Alabama(SHAA) convention
Certification
- State Licensure for Speech-Language Pathologists - Alabama Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- VitalStim Therapy Certification - VitalStim Therapy and Beyond, Dysphagia Solutions.
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Restore Therapy Services
08.1998 - Current
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University of Alabama
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