Shannon Lyons
Burnet,TX
Summary
Seasoned speech-language professional licensed as a speech pathologist in the state of Tx. Knowledgeable about setting goals, implementing treatment plans and documenting progress for permanent records. Passionate about working with children and geriatric individuals to overcome issues and improve their quality of life.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Pathologist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation Services
Reliant Rehabilitation
Lampasas, TX
06.2015 - Current
- Assisted pathologist in conducting client screenings or assessments of language, voice, articulation and hearing.
- Aided in developing and implementing therapy plans and strategies for adults and children diagnosed with swallowing, language and speech disorders.
- Prepared therapy materials and equipment for use in therapy activities.
- Documented client progress toward meeting established objectives as stated in treatment plans.
- Coordinated individualized therapy schedules for each client based on specific needs.
- Completed SOAP notes for client records.
- Helped patients set and attain realistic goals.
- Implemented treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.
- Performed support duties such as preparing materials, keeping records and scheduling activities.
- Assisted speech-language pathologists to remediate or develop speech and language skills.
Speech Language Pathologist/Director of Rehabilitation
Senior Rehab Solutions -The Vintage Rehabilitation
11.2011 - 05.2015
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech problems.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Speech Pathologist
Early Childhood Intervention Program
Brownwood, TX
01.2003 - 10.2012
- Treated children between ages birth to 3 years with speech and language development problems.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Implemented home programs for families of children with swallowing/feeding disorders, sensory integration to aid with overall nutritional intake.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within school system or hospital.
- Worked with autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome< CP, and phonological processing disorders in children.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.1991
High School Diploma -
Incarnate Word High School
San Antonio, TX05.1987
Skills
- Speech Therapy
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Standardized Test Evaluation
- Evaluation Reports
- Constructive Feedback
- Group Sessions
- Positive Learning Environment
Certification
Vital stimulation certified
ASHA certification
Texas Licensure
Vital stim certified
Vital stimulation is used on patients with impaired swallowing, weak musculature and inability to move musculature required for swallowing.
Timeline
Speech Pathologist Assistant/Director of Rehabilitation Services
Reliant Rehabilitation
06.2015 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist/Director of Rehabilitation
Senior Rehab Solutions -The Vintage Rehabilitation
11.2011 - 05.2015
Speech Pathologist
Early Childhood Intervention Program
01.2003 - 10.2012
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
Our Lady of The Lake University
High School Diploma -
Incarnate Word High School
Vital stimulation certified
ASHA certification
Texas Licensure
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