Shelly Allen
Kemah,TX
Summary
Experienced Speech Language Pathologist adept at working with patients of various ages of all backgrounds and socioeconomic levels and offering over 20 years of experience in speech and language pathology. Expertise includes case management, intervention planning and documentation, strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-language-pathologist
Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2016 - Current
- Interpreted evaluation results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Engaged families in the therapy process to support patient progress.
- Developed and implemented effective rehabilitative programs for patients with speech and language disorders including aphasia and apraxia, cognitive deficits s/p CVA, TBI, and patients diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Managed caseload of 12-20 inpatient short-term and long-term care patients.
- Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
- Made necessary referrals for medical or therapeutic services if required to either further enhance patient's therapy and/or qualiTy of Life.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and patient responses.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Speech Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
08.2015 - 07.2016
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Treated children between ages of 5 to 11 with speech and language development problems.
- 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.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- 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.
- Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Evaluated and treated children with intellectual disability, autism-spectrum disorders, Down Syndrome and phonological processing disorders in patients.
- Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately within the school environment.
- Made necessary referrals for ancillary services available within school system or hospital.
Speech Language Pathologist
UTMB Early Childhood Intervention
03.2014 - 09.2014
- Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated children from birth to 3 with a variety of diagnoses including birth defects, sensory integration, swallowing disorders, TBI, apraxia, and Autism with speech and language development problems.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings drafting Individual Family Service Plans, which included developing strategies, goals, and treatment plans.
- Continually collaborated with parents to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support patient progress.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Speech Language Pathologist
Clear Creek Independent School District
02.2004 - 03.2014
- Evaluated, diagnosed and treated school age children with a variety of communication disorders including apraxia, dysarthria, fluency, autism, intellectual disabilities, and other neurological impairments.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Wrote and updated ARD meeting reports, IEPs, Medicaid billing reports, and assessment and therapy logs.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Collaborated closely with teachers and other staff members on speech and hearing topics, initiated training to use strategies within the classroom to maximize communication and learning within the educational setting.
- Provided supportive and educational counseling with staff and family members.
Speech Language Pathologist
Triumph Healthcare
03.2000 - 03.2003
- Conducted speech and language evaluations, Modified Barium Swallow assessments and bedside swallow evaluations.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Treated inpatient and outpatient adults with various disorders including dysphagia, aphasia, apraxia, voice, neurological impairments, laryngectomy, and hearing impairments.
- Engaged families in therapy process to support patient progress.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- 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.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders in Speech Pathology
University of Houston-Central Campus
Houston, TXBachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TXSkills
- Acute Rehabilitation
- Case Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Team Collaboration
- AAC Devices
- Staff Training
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Speech and Language Screenings
Timeline
Speech-language-pathologist
Reliant Rehabilitation
08.2016 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
EBS Healthcare
08.2015 - 07.2016
Speech Language Pathologist
UTMB Early Childhood Intervention
03.2014 - 09.2014
Speech Language Pathologist
Clear Creek Independent School District
02.2004 - 03.2014
Speech Language Pathologist
Triumph Healthcare
03.2000 - 03.2003
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders in Speech Pathology
University of Houston-Central Campus
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
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