Natalie Quiroz
Laredo,TX
Summary
Skilled Speech-Language Pathologist offering 9 years of experience in speech therapy. Expertise includes patient case management, intervention planning, and mentorship. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
06.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and treated speech-language, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in the adult population
- Evaluated and treated feeding and swallowing disorders in Level III NICU
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, collaborated with team members to maximize patient safety and outcomes
- Independently completed MBSS and Clinical Bedside Swallow Evaluations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aveanna Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
- Evaluated and treated feeding and swallowing disorders in pediatric population from birth to 21 in a home health setting
- Evaluated and treated speech-language disorders in pediatric population from birth to 21
- Provided Supervision for SLP-Assistants on the team, ensured Texas guidelines were followed and closely monitored patients’ plan of care
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Medical City Alliance (HCA)
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Evaluated and treated feeding difficulties in neonates with complex medical conditions
- Participated in weekly NICU multidisciplinary rounds
- Evaluated and treated speech, language and cognitive communication deficits in adult-geriatric population in acute setting
- Independently completed MBSS and Clinical Bedside Swallow Evaluations
- Participated in daily department huddle to discuss patient goals and discharge planning
- Daily patient scheduling for SLP’s on team
- Practiced flexibility by serving adult and NICU populations on same day
- Conducted peer interviews for potential candidates.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Methodist Hospital (HCA)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Evaluated and treated feeding difficulties in neonates with complex medical conditions
- Participated in daily cardiac rounds and discharge rounds as part of multidisciplinary team
- Effectively communicated ST POC with team members and physicians
- Completed administrative tasks including schedule/list making for SLPs on team
- Participated in peer interview for potential candidates.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Laredo Medical Center (CHS)
09.2015 - 12.2020
- Participated in administrative/leadership meetings when requested by the director
- Participated in daily safety huddle with the physical medicine team and led them at the request of the director
- Served as mentor to others providing training for new SLPs, and supervision for students per university guidelines
- Defined ST programming needed to meet Level III Certification and established new protocols for Level III NICU
- Participated in initial survey for Level III NICU completed by the state of TX
- Provided training for nurses and support staff to implement required changes
- Served on a task force to present to radiologists justification using current research for speech therapy led decisions regarding number of trials and interventions during MBSS
- Helped to establish and participated in multidisciplinary rounds in NICU
- Confer with neonatologists and nursing staff to determine appropriate interventions
- Evaluated and treated speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice and swallowing disorders in adult-geriatric population in acute, skilled nursing unit and outpatient setting
- Worked with adult patients with tracheostomy in the assessment of dysphagia (vented and non-vented) and assessment of voice using Passy Muir Speaking Valve
- Worked and communicated with interdisciplinary team about patient care during weekly Skilled Nursing Unit meetings.
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Louisiana State University- Shreveport
08.2024
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
08.2015
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders -
Texas A&M International University
05.2013
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Creativity and Innovation
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Assessment abilities
- Adaptability
- Strong Communication Skills
- Leadership Skills
Certification
- Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Licensed by the American Speech and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP)
- VitalStim Therapy/DINES Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
Coursescompleted
- SOFFI Method: Supporting Oral Feeding in Fragile Infants
- Pediatric Videofluoroscopic Swallow Studies
- NICU Swallowing and Feeding: In the Nursery and After Discharge
- The Early Feeding Skills Assessment Tool: A guide to cue based feeding
Personal Information
Title: M.S., CCC-SLP
References
- Janis Sessions, MS, CCC-SLP, Laredo Medical Center, (903) 278-6187, Janis_sessions@chs.net
- S. Patricia Martinez, M.S., CCC-SLP, Laredo Medical Center, 1700 E. Saunders St, Laredo, TX, 78041, (956) 251-8156, patimar75@yahoo.com
- Rebecca A. Tenorio, MS, CCC-SLP, Doctors Hospital, Laredo, TX, (956) 285-4016, rebeccaatenorio@icloud.com
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Doctors Hospital of Laredo
06.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aveanna Healthcare
09.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Medical City Alliance (HCA)
02.2022 - 12.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Methodist Hospital (HCA)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Laredo Medical Center (CHS)
09.2015 - 12.2020
Master of Health Administration -
Louisiana State University- Shreveport
Master of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders -
Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders -
Texas A&M International University
- Licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
- Licensed by the American Speech and Hearing Association (CCC-SLP)
- VitalStim Therapy/DINES Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers
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