Robynne R. Rembecki
Frisco,TX
Summary
Dynamic Neonatal Therapist with extensive experience at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano, specializing in feeding assessments and neuro-muscular therapy. Proven track record in launching innovative programs, mentoring future therapists, and enhancing care coordination. Expert in use of neuro-muscular electrical stimulation (NMES) and committed to delivering exceptional family-centered care in the NICU.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center of Frisco
Frisco, USA
02.2016 - Current
- Facilitate family-centered care, developmental therapy, and a feeding program in the NICU in addition to feeding and orthopedic consults with newborn infants.
Neonatal Therapist
THR Presbyterian Flower Mound
Flower Mound, USA
12.2015 - Current
- Started up a formal modified barium swallow study program for infants and young children while facilitating the developmental therapy and feeding programs in the NICU.
- Provide consultation with NBN infants with shoulder dystocia, cervical fractures, and brachial plexus injuries.
Inventor of RES-Q Infant Wedge
Pedi-Enterprises, LLC
08.2002 - Current
- Co-inventor of an infant reflux wedge/sling with Craig Troop, M.D. used in several NICU’s, children’s hospitals, and home environments around the world.
NICU Neonatal Therapist/Pediatric Inpatient Coordinator
THR Presbyterian Plano
Plano, USA
01.1997 - Current
- Launched first pediatric outpatient program in rehabilitation department, including NICU Developmental Care Program and NICU Kangaroo Krew volunteer initiative with Plano Junior League Society.
- Initiated pediatric MBS study program and Oral-Motor Feeding Clinic within rehabilitation department.
- Provided family-centered care in NICU, focusing on dysphagia, orthopedic conditions, and massage therapy.
- Mentored local high school health occupation students and Level 2 OT fieldwork students.
- Mentored therapists training for NICU specialization to enhance service quality.
- Led NICU Developmental Care Committee to establish developmental treatment protocols.
- Oversaw NMES therapy program implementation to improve patient outcomes.
- Member of VLBW Task Force to develop effective developmental treatment strategies.
Neonatal Therapist
THR Presbyterian Denton
Denton, USA
07.2012 - 01.2018
- Performed modified barium swallow studies NICU and NBN babies and provided feeding and orthopedic consults to babies in the NICU and NBN nurseries.
Neonatal Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Centennial Medical Center
, USA
01.2005 - 07.2017
- Started up a formal modified barium swallow study program for infants and young children and implemented the developmental therapy and feeding programs in the NICU while providing family-centered care.
- Mentored OT’s training in the NICU.
Staff Occupational Therapist
Windhaven Pediatrics
, USA
06.2004 - 06.2007
- Provided treatment as a contract for former NICU and term infants with feeding and musculoskeletal problems.
Education
Fellowship - Evidence-Based Practice
Texas Christian University
Ft. Worth, TX09-2024
M.A. - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman’s University
Denton, TX12.1996
B.S. - Generic Special/Elementary Education (Pre-K-12; Elementary Grades 1-8)
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX08.1989
Skills
- Feeding specialist
- Modified barium swallow assessment
- Pediatric rehabilitation
- Care coordination
- Team collaboration
- Mentoring students
- Patient evaluation
- NMES use with neonates
Affiliations
- American Occupational Therapy Association
- NICU Shared Governance Council
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- National Association of Neonatal Therapists
- Research, Innovation & New Knowledge Council (RINK)
- THR NICU Therapists Collaborative
Certification
- Neonatal Oral-Motor Assessment Scale (NOMAS), 10/01/00
- VitalStim neuromuscular electrical stimulation for swallowing disorders, 03/01/04
- Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP), 01/01/06
- Board Certified Neonatal Therapist (CNT), 03/01/17
- Certified Educator of Infant Massage (CEIM), 01/01/18
Publications
Capilouto GJ, Cunningham TJ, Rembecki RR, Wells EL, Real-Time Analyses of Sucking Waveforms to Drive Oral Feeding Practice and Improve Patient Care Outcomes, International Journal of Nursing and Health Care Research, 04, 1209, 2021, 10.29011/2688-9501.101209
Awards
- Recipient of 1995 Leavitt O.T. Scholarship
- RES-Q Infant Wedge US Patent #6931683 with Craig Troop, M.D. 08/23/02
- 1st place winner of TCU EBP Fellowship Poster Symposium, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) in the NICU Reduces Time to Discharge, 09/18/24
- 1st place winner of Texas Health Plano’s Annual RINK poster fair, 10/26/24
- 3rd place winner of UTA’s Sigma Delta Theta 2025 Research Symposium, 02/14/25
- Recipient of December 2024 Safety Champion of Excellence award at Texas Health Resources Plano
Presentations
- Guest speaker at the Indo-American EBP Academy Graduation/Induction Ceremony, 04/12/25, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai, India
- Opening Podium Presentation for TCU’s EBP Fellowship Graduation, 09/18/24, TCU Dee J. Kelly Alumni and Visitor Center, Ft. Worth, TX
- Lecture series: How Do We Improve Breast Feeding Outcomes and Use of EBM in the NICU?, 07/11/20 - 09/23/20, THR Presbyterian Plano, Plano, TX
- Working Together to Create Positive Feeding Experiences in the NICU, 08/29/22 - 10/24/22, THR Presbyterian Plano, Plano, TX
- Essential Neonatal Therapy Skills for the NICU, 11/05/11, Guest Speaker 2011 TOTA Annual Conference, Frisco, TX
- Essential Neonatal Therapy Skills for the NICU, 11/16/19 - 11/20/19, NorthBay Medical Center, Fairfield, CA
- Cue-Based Feeding and Developmental Positioning in the NICU, 02/07/18, Baylor Scott & White Frisco & Centennial Medical Center, Frisco, TX
- Cue-Based Feeding and Developmental Positioning in the NICU, 06/24/13, Baylor Scott & White Frisco, Frisco, TX
- Positioning Infants with GER in the NICU, 05/05/11 - 05/06/11, Exhibitor at 2nd Annual National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Conference, Frisco, TX
- Positioning Infants with GER in the NICU, 10/14/10 - 10/15/10, 2010 Professional Outreach Education Conference, Spokane, WA
- Positioning Infants with GER in the NICU, 10/01/09 - 10/02/09, Exhibitor 4th Annual National Association of Neonatal Therapists (NANT) Conference, Scottsdale, AZ
- Positioning Infants with GER in the NICU, 08/14/08 - 08/15/08, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Little Rock, AK
- RES-Q Infant Wedge: Addressing GER in early infancy, 11/06/09, First Choice Home Health, Austin, TX
- RES-Q Infant Wedge: Addressing GER in early infancy, 03/23/09, Angels of Care Home Health, Sherman, TX
- RES-Q Infant Wedge: Addressing GER in early infancy, 02/11/08, Capital Pediatric GI Group, Austin, TX
- Transitioning from the NICU to the Home Environment, 10/09/09, Therapy 2000 Dallas Campus, Dallas, TX
- Feeding Aversion: Causes and Treatment in Infancy, 03/26/12, Guest Speaker Brookhaven College, Farmer’s Branch, TX
- Feeding Aversion: Causes and Treatment in Infancy, 11/08/07, Brookhaven College, Carrollton, TX
- Feeding Aversion: Causes and Treatment in Infancy, 09/20/05, Medical City Dallas, Dallas, TX
- Feeding Aversion: Causes and Treatment in Infancy, 08/04/05, Carrollton ECI, Dallas, TX
- Feeding Aversion: Causes and Treatment in Infancy, 03/05/05, ECCNT Dallas, Dallas, TX
Timeline
Neonatal Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center of Frisco
02.2016 - Current
Neonatal Therapist
THR Presbyterian Flower Mound
12.2015 - Current
Neonatal Therapist
THR Presbyterian Denton
07.2012 - 01.2018
Neonatal Therapist
Baylor Scott & White Centennial Medical Center
01.2005 - 07.2017
Staff Occupational Therapist
Windhaven Pediatrics
06.2004 - 06.2007
Inventor of RES-Q Infant Wedge
Pedi-Enterprises, LLC
08.2002 - Current
NICU Neonatal Therapist/Pediatric Inpatient Coordinator
THR Presbyterian Plano
01.1997 - Current
Fellowship - Evidence-Based Practice
Texas Christian University
M.A. - Occupational Therapy
Texas Woman’s University
B.S. - Generic Special/Elementary Education (Pre-K-12; Elementary Grades 1-8)
University of Texas At Austin
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