Nirvana Balroop
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Experienced Speech-Language Pathologist skilled in individualized treatment planning, patient advocacy, and multicultural sensitivity. Committed to enhancing communication outcomes through innovative therapeutic activities and family-centered strategies.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Chatterbox Speech Therapy, LLC
Plantation, FL
10.2010 - Current
- Assessed communication skills in children using standardized tools to identify areas for improvement.
- Led therapy sessions to improve speech, language, and social skills, fostering client confidence and communication.
- Developed individualized treatment plans aligned with client needs and goals.
- Partnered with parents and educators to implement targeted strategies, enhancing client progress and outcomes.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to share insights and strategies.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Florida Medical Center Hospital
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
02.2009 - 12.2014
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records for ongoing evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to formulate treatment strategies and goals for patients.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to improve therapeutic interventions and outcomes.
- Coordinated care plans with medical professionals for complex patient cases.
- Developed individualized plans addressing communication, swallowing, and cognitive-communication impairments.
- Performed dysphagia evaluations through videofluoroscopy and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation.
- Consulted educators and medical professionals on communication strategies for individuals with hearing and speech challenges.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL12-2008
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL12-2002
Skills
- Therapy intervention experience with focus on birth - 3 years of age in the natural environments Work experience 2010 to present Treating approximately 20-30 hours per week of early interventions ages
- Strategies focused on a variety of diagnoses such as language to non-verbal patients, feeding, AAC, trach/vent patients, articulation/phonology and medically genetic disorders
- Strategies are family centered and home programs are provided
- Individualized treatment planning
- Multicultural sensitivity in tailoring treatment plans
- Creativity and innovation for therapeutic activities
- Monitor patient progress every session
- Oral Motor Skills Therapy
- Flexible schedule
- Customized Communication assessments using care giver and Physicians recommendations
- Patient advocacy always
- 18 years of pediatric experience
- Medicaid provider
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Chatterbox Speech Therapy, LLC
10.2010 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Florida Medical Center Hospital
02.2009 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
Florida Atlantic University