Ruxandra Ciuca
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional in the field of communication disorders, skilled at delivering productive and efficient therapy sessions. Possess specialized abilities in speech sound disorders, language development, and alternative communication methods. Excel in active listening, empathy, and clear communication, ensuring successful outcomes for clients with diverse needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
Boca Raton, Florida
03.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
JFK Medical Center
Atlantis, FL
08.2016 - Current
- Consulted, evaluated, and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia.
- I have taught clients how to improve speech with optimal control of facial muscles, jaw, and breathing mechanisms.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication.
- Used [MBS - Modified Barium Swallowing Evaluations] and FEES [Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing ] to diagnose swallowing function and identify compensatory strategies and treatment goals for safe swallowing.
- Educated patients and caregivers on exercises to improve speech, language, and swallowing function.
- Worked successfully with a multidisciplinary team (ICU team) to accomplish the goals of care
- Conducted bedside swallowing evaluation and speech and language evaluation
- Conducted evaluation and treatment of tracheostomy patients, use of speaking valve - PMV - in line with vent, and off the vent.
- Conducted NMES/ electrical stimulation for stroke patients, patient post ACDF surgery.
- Evaluation and treatment of patient on ECMO, LVAD, Impella.
- Participated in daily ICU multidisciplinary rounds
- Mentored CF SLP and SLP students.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Delray Medical Center
Delray Beach, FL
08.2013 - Current
Education
Speech Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.2012
Skills
- Evaluate and choose treatment plans for swallowing disorders, speech, and language disorders
- Conduct video swallows and FEES
- Conduct swallowing treatments using Vital Stimulation
- Evaluate and treat cognitive-linguistic deficits
- Use standardized testing for swallowing and communication disorders
- Speech Evaluation and Treatment for multiple diagnoses: CVA, neurological disorders, cardiac patients, patients with GI disorders, and dementia trauma patients
- Mentoring others: providing training in FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) for full time SLP's)
- Working in a team of professional to provide the best outcomes and satisfaction for patients and families
- Training RN staff on the use of speaking valve (PMV) with patients with tracheostomy
- Working with patients with voice disorders: diagnosis and treatment
Certification
- Active SLP with a license in the State of Florida
- ASHA certified
Education and Training
other
Languages
- English
- Romanian
- Spanish
- English
- French
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
JFK Medical Center
08.2016 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Delray Medical Center
08.2013 - Current
Speech Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University