Sondra Leonard
Lake Zurich,IL
Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with 18 years of experience performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional with significant patience and empathy for each patient and family worked with.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Advocate Health Care Good Sheppard Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2022
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific medical needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex medical disorders including, but not limited to doctors, nurses, physical and occupational therapist, and dieticians.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tryba Home Health Therapy
01.2017 - 04.2022
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations in the home setting.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed the unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time to keep the patient from returning to the hospital.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with the acute communication disorder to decrease frustrations for everyone.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wauconda Health Care Center
03.2008 - 09.2015
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speec, language, and swallowing issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals inlcuding, but not limited to doctors, nurses, physical, and occupational therapists in a skilled rehabilitation Center.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, language, and swallowing, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Educated patients and family members
- Customized therapeutic interventions for culturally diverse populations, ensuring sensitivity to individual values, beliefs, and communication styles while delivering effective care in the rehabilitation setting.
Education
Master of Science - Communication, Sciences, And Disorders
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Sciences, And Disorders
Augustana College
Rock Island, IL05.2003
Skills
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Empathy and Compassion
- Assessment Abilities
- Patience and Tolerance
- Ethical Decision-Making
- Networking Abilities
- Speech Exercises
- Speech and Language Evaluation and Therapeutic Techniques
- Collaboration and Teamwork
Affiliations
- Enjoys daily exercise
- Outdoor activities such as boating, wake surfing, and snowboarding in the winter
Certification
IL Speech-language Pathology License
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Tryba Home Health Therapy
01.2017 - 04.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Advocate Health Care Good Sheppard Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Wauconda Health Care Center
03.2008 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Communication, Sciences, And Disorders
University of Redlands
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Sciences, And Disorders
Augustana College
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