Sara Bozza
Rochester,NY
Summary
Highly-motivated SLP with desire to take on new challenges and make a difference. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CFY-SLP
Wedgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation/ The Brook at High Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation
Rochester, NY
09.2023 - Current
- Evaluate incoming residents for speech, swallow, and cognitive needs
- Provide formal and informal assessments to evaluate patient's candidacy for treatment under supervision of licensed SLP
- Evaluate Modified Barium Swallow Studies/findings to diagnose and plan treatment for dysphagia under supervision of licensed SLP
- Provide education to patient, family/caregivers and staff regarding oral care, speech/language, cognition, compensatory strategies and dysphagia care and treatment
- Work with multidisciplinary team during diagnostic and treatment process to ensure quality patient care.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.
- Attended weekly clinical supervision meetings to review cases and receive feedback from supervisors.
- Maintained accurate records regarding assessment results, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Graduate Student Clinician
Rochester General Hospital Acute Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Evaluate incoming referrals for speech, swallow, and cognitive needs
- Provide formal and informal assessments to evaluate patient's candidacy for treatment under supervision of licensed SLP
- Evaluate Modified Barium Swallow Study and FEES to diagnose and plan treatment for dysphagia under supervision of licensed SLP
- Implement individualized treatment plans to fit the needs of patient's following TBI's, stroke, head/neck cancer, total laryngectomy, neurodegenerative diseases, etc
- Complete necessary documentation in regards to SLP services and include in patient portal
- Voice restoration following total laryngectomy and management of tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis
- Provide education to patient and family/caregivers regarding oral care, speech/language, cognition, head/neck cancer, radiation, and dysphagia care and treatment
- Work with multidisciplinary team during diagnostic and treatment process to ensure quality patient care.
Graduate Student Clinician
Terry Taylor Elementary School, BOCES 2
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Led individual and group therapy sessions with children in grades pre-school- 2nd grade with developmental disabilities, speech, and language impairments
- Attend and participate in team meetings with other professionals to create a collaborative approach to meet the multifaceted needs of our students
- Provide direct and indirect speech language therapy services and complete necessary paperwork such as daily notes, annual reviews, and evaluation reports
- Administer therapy services to address articulation, phonology, language, pragmatic and functional communication needs of students.
Graduate Student Clinician
Nazareth College Neurogenic Cognition and Communication Clinic
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Led individual and group therapy sessions with the adult population with acquired speech and language disorders resulting from traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson's disease, and/or strokes
- Worked with adults with dysarthria, all aphasia types, Parkinson's disease, and cognitive deficits
- Administer therapy services to address language, pragmatics, and cognition.
Graduate Student Clinician
AutismUp
Rochester, NY 14620
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Initiated and led a group titled 'Navigating Relationships' with adults with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
Student Clinician
Nazareth College Speech and Hearing Clinic
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Incorporated sequencing activities, drill practice, and age appropriate themed activities, via teletherapy to clients between 5-6 years old, to target articulation of /s/, /l/ and /th/.
Education
Masters of Science (M.S.) - Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Nazareth College
08.2023
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
Nazareth College
05.2022
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Associate of Liberal Arts and Science: General Studies
Monroe Community College
08.2019
Skills
- Speech/Language, Cognitive, Dysphagia Evaluations
- Caseload Management
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Relationship Building
- Documentation Skills, Medical Recordkeeping, Progress Monitoring
- Flexible Schedule
- Treatment Plan Development
- Experience with Augmenative and Alternative Communcation (AAC): LAMP WFL, Lingraphica TouchTalk, PECS, BoardMaker
- MBSImP Training- Completed 12/7/2022
- SPEAK OUT! & The LOUD Crowd Training- Completed 9/2022
- Oral Hygiene Program's: Oral Care is Critical Care Training- Completed 9/2022
- Oral Mechanism and Cranial Nerve Examination Training- Completed 1/2023
Certification
M.S., CFY-SLP (9/2023)
New York State Initial Certification
- Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, (TSSLD), PreK-12.
Eligible for Licensure/SLP; ASHA/Certificate of Clinical Competence upon completion of Clinical Fellowship (9/2024)
Timeline
CFY-SLP
Wedgewood Nursing and Rehabilitation/ The Brook at High Falls Nursing and Rehabilitation
09.2023 - Current
Graduate Student Clinician
Rochester General Hospital Acute Care
05.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Terry Taylor Elementary School, BOCES 2
01.2023 - 05.2023
Graduate Student Clinician
Nazareth College Neurogenic Cognition and Communication Clinic
09.2022 - 11.2022
Graduate Student Clinician
AutismUp
04.2022 - 06.2022
Student Clinician
Nazareth College Speech and Hearing Clinic
09.2020 - 11.2020
Masters of Science (M.S.) - Medical Speech-Language Pathology
Nazareth College
Bachelors of Science (B.S.) - Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD)
Nazareth College
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Associate of Liberal Arts and Science: General Studies
Monroe Community College
M.S., CFY-SLP (9/2023)
New York State Initial Certification
- Teacher of Students with Speech and Language Disabilities, (TSSLD), PreK-12.
Eligible for Licensure/SLP; ASHA/Certificate of Clinical Competence upon completion of Clinical Fellowship (9/2024)
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