Simone Olsberg
Toluca Lake,California
Summary
Accomplished Speech Language Pathologist familiar with all aspects of managing screening, evaluation and treatment activities. Performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Exceptional treatment administrator utilizes expertise to inform proven technique utilization.
- As a previous owner/ contractor of a pediatric based company, confident with networking, marketing, health literacy and advocating for patients with a multitude of diagnosis.
- Clinical Director of a community day program, which focuses on the re-integration of individuals who have forensic, psychiatric or behavioral complications. Duties include management of clinical team, responsible for intake assessments, and report writing for Individual Program Plan.
- Experienced performing community education programs, staff/facility training programs, and in home caregiver training.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Director/Speech-Language Pathologist
ETHOS Therapeutics
08.2020 - Current
- Oversee operations of clinical department. Including planning and administration duties, supervision, client care, therapy strategies and community needs.
- Evaluate and treat patients with variety of disorders encompassing speech, language, cognition, swallowing disorders, forensic, psychiatric and behavioral diagnosis.
- Assisted with planning and administering regional center in-service for oral care, diet texture/modifications for clients, group home, as well as for PCAs on general consistent oral care on modified diets.
- Participated bi-weekly in interdisciplinary meetings for effective treatment plans, case management, data analysis and recommendations.
- Evaluation and treatment of feeding difficulty with clients with a diagnosis of Dysphagia.
- Co-treated with OT for collaborative and improved treatment plans when appropriate
- Provide ongoing case management to patients to implement appropriate treatment plan, adhere to quality models and maximize utilization of services needed to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Cultivated a positive organizational culture that supported employee engagement, teamwork, open communication, ethical behavior, accountability.
- Analyzed data on clinical outcomes to identify trends in client populations, informing decisions on targeted interventions or program adjustments as needed.
- Directed crisis intervention institute(CPI) services when necessary; provided support during critical incidents, and ensured the well-being of all involved parties. Informed Special Incident Reports (SIR's).
- Supervised multiple speech language therapy students in their final year.
Speech Language Pathologist
Amazing Care Home Health Services
02.2010 - 07.2020
- Evaluation and treatment of speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing disorders in adults in outpatient setting
- Conducted thorough chart reviews and documentation utilizing the electronic medical records.
- Completed treatment based on evaluation with consistent re-evaluation and updated goals for efficient plan of care.
- Created patient specific home exercises programs
- Collaborated and coordinated with Physical therapy and Occupational therapy for an interdisciplinary treatment approach
- Evaluated and implemented treatment with new AAC devices for multiple patients
- Made appropriate referrals for otolaryngologists, gastrointestinal MDs, and/or Neurology based on initial evaluations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Served as a mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering an environment conducive to learning and growth.
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech Roots
01.2008 - 04.2012
- Provide speech and language services to children with autism and other developmental disabilities
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing deficits.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Basic training on Augmentative and Alternative Communication(AAC).
Speech and Language Pathologist- Inpatient
Garden Terrace Assisted Living Facility-LCCA
07.2007 - 05.2010
- Recommended and implemented treatment, goals, and activities based on observation, assessment, and previous medical history
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' cognitive linguistic skills making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Monitored patient progress throughout treatment and adjusted therapy plans accordingly to maximize results.
- Mentored graduate students completing clinical practicums, providing guidance on best practices in assessment and intervention techniques.
- Optimized treatment outcomes by staying current on evidence-based practices and consistently incorporating new research findings into therapy sessions.
- Streamlined documentation processes while maintaining high standards of confidentiality as required under HIPAA regulations.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders in patients.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy programs tailored to their specific needs.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
Speech Language Pathologist
Manchester Primary Care Trust
02.2004 - 06.2007
- Provided speech language pathology services to adults with diagnosis of psychiatric, Alzheimer's disease and other forms of Dementia.
- Evaluated and treated patients with dysphagia and communication disorders in acute hospital, in home, and in nursing homes.
- Created caregiver training programs for safe Alzheimer's disease care to family members.
- Produced, disseminated and updated reports and guidelines regarding individual care plans.
- Worked exclusively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Manchester
Manchester, United KingdomMaster of Science - Language Sciences
University of Reading
Reading, United KingdomSkills
- Acute care
- Inpatient Rehab
- Outpatient
- VitalStim Swallowing Stimulation
- Dysphagia, Aphasia, Dysarthria/Apraxia, Voice
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Registered Behavior Technician Supervisor
- Special Education
- Registered clinician
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Counseling certificate
- Early Intervention
- Developmental Disabilities
Certification
- ASHA number: 14006529
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - in the state of CA -SP32755
- Licensed Speech Language Pathologist - in the state of CO -SLP0000375
Additional Information
Member of ASHA, Special Interest Group 11- Administration and Supervision
Timeline
Clinical Director/Speech-Language Pathologist
ETHOS Therapeutics
08.2020 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Amazing Care Home Health Services
02.2010 - 07.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
Speech Roots
01.2008 - 04.2012
Speech and Language Pathologist- Inpatient
Garden Terrace Assisted Living Facility-LCCA
07.2007 - 05.2010
Speech Language Pathologist
Manchester Primary Care Trust
02.2004 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
The University of Manchester
Master of Science - Language Sciences
University of Reading
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