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Olivia Oro

Miami,FL

Summary

Experienced Speech Therapist with a focus on dysphagia and cognitive communication management. Demonstrated success in improving patient outcomes through tailored treatment plans and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a commitment to patient education and effective communication across diverse populations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Speech Therapist Lead

Harmony Health Center- Nursing Home
Miami, FL
01.2015 - Current
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing cognitive-communication deficits, dysphagia, voice, and dysarthria.
  • Responsible for conducting assessments and providing therapy for patients with dysarthria and language deficits, improving their speech clarity and communication abilities.
  • Implementation of cognitive-communication interventions to support residents' cognitive functions and memory.
  • Provide tracheostomy care and management, ensuring safe communication for patients with airway modifications.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and optimize outcomes.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding the patient’s treatment plan and discharge instructions.

Speech Therapist-PER DIEM

South Dade Nursing Home
Miami, FL
12.2014 - Current
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing cognitive-communication deficits, dysphagia, voice, and dysarthria.
  • Responsible for conducting assessments and providing therapy for patients with dysarthria and language deficits, improving their speech clarity and communication abilities.
  • Implementation of cognitive-communication interventions to support residents' cognitive functions and memory.
  • Provide tracheostomy care and management, ensuring safe communication for patients with airway modifications.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, and optimize outcomes.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding the patient’s treatment plan and discharge instructions.

Speech Therapist- PER DIEM

The Palace Nursing Home
Miami, FL
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed a caseload of patients with various speech and language disorders, providing individualized therapy sessions.
  • Focused on dysphagia assessment and treatment, using evidence-based practices to enhance swallowing function.

Speech Therapist

West Cables Sub-Acute Hospital
Miami, FL
12.2014 - 01.2021
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans addressing cognitive-communication deficits, dysphagia, voice, and dysarthria.
  • Responsible for conducting assessments and providing therapy for patients with dysarthria and language deficits, improving their speech clarity and communication abilities.
  • Implementation of cognitive-communication interventions to support residents' cognitive functions and memory.
  • Provide tracheostomy care and management, ensuring safe communication for patients with airway modifications.
  • Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure comprehensive care for patients with complex needs.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care, and optimize outcomes.
  • Provide patient and family education regarding the patient’s treatment plan and discharge instructions.

Speech Therapist

Brookwood Gardens
Miami, FL
05.2014 - 01.2017
  • Delivered speech and language therapy to residents with diverse needs, including cognitive impairments, and swallowing disorders.
  • Developed tailored treatment strategies to enhance patient communication and swallowing safety.
  • Educated staff and families on speech therapy techniques and strategies to support patient independence.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment plans as necessa

Education

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Florida International University (FIU)
Miami, FL
01.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Florida International University (FIU)
Miami, FL
01.2010

Skills

  • Bilingual and proficient in English and Spanish
  • Expertise in dysphagia and cognitive communication assessment and management
  • Strong knowledge of dysarthria treatment strategies
  • Experienced in tracheostomy care and speech rehabilitation
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
  • Home health care experience, proficient in delivering personalized speech therapy and support to patients in home settings
  • Cognitive communication therapy
  • Tracheostomy management
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Patient education
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Speech clarity improvement
  • Evidence-based practices
  • Language deficits assessment
  • Effective communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Diagnostic methods
  • Assessments
  • Documentation
  • Swallowing therapy
  • Geriatric Speech Therapy
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Multicultural sensitivity

Certification

  • Florida State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certification

Affiliations

- Member, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Timeline

Speech Therapist- PER DIEM

The Palace Nursing Home
01.2021 - Current

Speech Therapist Lead

Harmony Health Center- Nursing Home
01.2015 - Current

Speech Therapist-PER DIEM

South Dade Nursing Home
12.2014 - Current

Speech Therapist

West Cables Sub-Acute Hospital
12.2014 - 01.2021

Speech Therapist

Brookwood Gardens
05.2014 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Florida International University (FIU)

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Florida International University (FIU)