Nilsa Escalera
DUNNELLON,FL
Summary
ASHA-Certified Speech and Language Pathologist with more than 15 years experience across diverse environments including specialty clinics, healthcare systems, daycares and schools. Special interest and expertise in applying bilingual speech and language skills (English/Spanish) to support pediatric clients, ranging from toddlers to young adults. Passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of patients through development of speech and language skills to promote success in the home, academic, and social settings. Adept in delivery of services in both in-person and telehealth capacities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech and Language Pathologist
Achievement Therapeutic Intervention
09.2023 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Treated children between ages 2 to 18 with speech and language development problems
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts
Speech and Language Pathologist
Herman And Associates Children's Therapy
11.2011 - Current
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses
- Treated children between ages 2 to 18 with speech and language development problems
- Treated children between ages 2 to 18 with speech and language development problems
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts
Speech and Language Pathologist
Kids First Therapy Center
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses
- Treated children between ages 2 to 18 with speech and language development problems
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts
Speech and Language Pathologist
ABC Speech And Language Therapy
08.2010 - 10.2011
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Treated children between ages 2 to 18 with speech and language development problems
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts
Speech and Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
12.2008 - 05.2010
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Treated children between ages 2 to 18 with speech and language development problems
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts
Speech and Language Therapist
Small Steps Pediatric Therapy
10.2007 - 11.2008
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Treated children between ages 2 to 18 with speech and language development problems
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts
Education
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL05.2002
Skills
- Time Management
- Service Delivery
- Developmental Disabilities
- Administer Evaluations
- Standardized Test Evaluation
- Monitor Patient Progress
- Therapy Strategies
- Comprehensive Care Plans
- Articulation Therapy
- Data Collection
- Language Development
- Active Listening
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Certification
- ASHA Speech and Language Pathologist certification
- Licensed Florida Department of Health-Speech and Language Pathologist
Timeline
Speech and Language Pathologist
Achievement Therapeutic Intervention
09.2023 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
Kids First Therapy Center
11.2021 - 09.2023
Speech and Language Pathologist
Herman And Associates Children's Therapy
11.2011 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
ABC Speech And Language Therapy
08.2010 - 10.2011
Speech and Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
12.2008 - 05.2010
Speech and Language Therapist
Small Steps Pediatric Therapy
10.2007 - 11.2008
Master of Arts - Communicative Disorders
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Communicative Disorders
University of Central Florida
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