Stephanie Anne Rimroth
Destin,Florida
Summary
United States Public Health Services Commissioned Corps Lieutenant serving as a Speech-Language Pathologist. 15 Years clinical experience formulating diagnostic evaluations and therapy plans as well as performing administrative duties for interdepartmental coordination and collaboration.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
United States Public Health Service Corps
06.2022 - Current
- Full Time (40 hrs/week)
- Active Duty –adult outpatient – infant feeding – adult acute care swallowing consultant
- Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of acute care patients (adults): dysphagia, cognition, language, and speech disorders
- Perform adult FEES, VFS, and MBS
- Develop standard of clinical services and objectives for Speech-Language Pathology role in Neurology department
- Inter-Squadron coordination and collaboration with Pediatrics Department and Lactation Consultant for infant feeding and swallowing therapy
- Inter-Squadron coordination and collaboration with Dental and Maxillofacial Surgeons utilizing Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and Microcurrent Point Stimulation
- Independently utilize programs: Referral Management, Revenue Cycle, and Genesis to plan work schedule and assignments and complete documentation timely
- Developed Computer Accommodation Program (CAP) demonstration lab to provide accommodations to service members with mild, moderate, and severe communication and cognition deficits
- Supervise Phase II Students, Physician Assistant Students, and teach didactic lectures to Medical Residents.
- Participate in interdepartmental meetings for Women's Health program, integration of services, and training opportunities.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital - Emerald Coast
02.2017 - Current
- Full time (40 hrs/week) Feb 2017 - July 2019; PRN (5-10 hrs/week) - July 2019 to Present.
- Adult inpatient, adult outpatient, neo-natal ICU, and pediatric objective swallow studies (MBS)
- Assessment and treatment of dysphagia (swallowing disorders), cognition, speech-language, and voice disorders
- Initiated Parkinson’s Rehabilitation Program, Cancer Care Program, and education seminars in Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Developed standard operating procedure for Laryngectomy assessments and treatment including voice prosthesis management
- Perform FEES and MBS (adults and pediatric including neonates in NICU)
- Provide hands-on training for 3 clinicians to be deemed competent in FEES and MBS administration
- Developed competency forms, cleaning protocols, and documentation forms for FEES and MBS
- Supervised interning graduate students and clinical fellows in adult and infant care
Speech-Language Pathologist
HCA Hospital - PT Solutions
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Per Diem (2-10 hrs/week)
- Adult acute care/adult acute rehabilitation center.
- Diagnostic evaluation and treatment acute and post-acute level patients: cognition, and communication disorders, dysphagia (swallowing disorders), voice disorders, and objective swallow studies (MBS and FEES)
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex/severe swallowing and cognitive disorders.
- Participated in tracheostomy management and ventilator weaning
- Assisted with development of FEES program including documentation, competency ratings, setting standard of clinical services and training other SLPs
- Provided professional development opportunities for colleagues by organizing workshops on current trends in speech-language pathology practices.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Intrepid Spirit Center (Contractor)
07.2019 - 12.2021
- Full Time - (40 hrs/week)
- Adult traumatic brain injury outpatient center
- Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of post-acute level patients: dysphagia (swallowing disorders), cognition, language, and speech/communication disorders.
- Initiated use of MBS and developed standard operating procedure for use of C-Arm for MBS in clinic
- TBI Education Seminars – developed and taught lectures on swallow disorders and cognitive changes after Traumatic Brain Injury
- Developed evidence-based treatment plans that effectively addressed unique needs of each patient, leading to improved outcomes over time.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Florida Therapy Contracting
05.2017 - 01.2019
- Per Diem – (3-5 hrs/week)
- Adult Home-Care - evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Coordination with Nurse Case Manager, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy regarding visits/care
- Recommendations made for objective swallow studies (FEES and MBS)
- Independently plan work schedules and assignments to improve even work flow.
- Assured priorities and deadlines were met weekly and monthly.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encore Rehabilitation - Kingswood Nursing Center
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Per diem (10-15 hrs/week)
- Adult subacute and adult skilled nursing
- Formulate diagnostic evaluation and therapy for sub-acute and long-term care: cognition, aphasia, swallowing and swallowing disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Tracheostomy weaning and care
- Augmentative and alternative communication device obtainment and training.
- Independently managed work schedule and assignments, coordinating with other disciplines to meet patient needs
- Served as mentor for new Speech-Language Pathologists, providing guidance on best practices while fostering environments conducive to learning and growth.
Speech-Language Pathologist
First Health Of The Carolinas – Moore County
04.2015 - 02.2017
- Per diem (3-10 hrs/week)
- Adult acute care and adult inpatient rehabilitation
- Assessment and treatment acute: cognition, communication, and swallowing disorders
- Tracheostomy weaning and care, and vent weaning and management
- Diagnostic evaluation and treatment of severe communication and swallowing disorders following ventilator weaning and other traumatic events.
- Perform bedside clinical swallow assessments and make recommendations and perform MBS
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
Speech-Language Pathologist
RehabCare
12.2014 - 02.2017
- Full Time - (32-40 hrs/week)
- Adult independent living, adult sub acute, and adult long-term care
- Formulate diagnostic evaluation and treatment including cognition, communication, and dysphagia (swallowing disorders) using standardized assessments and clinical observations
- Tracheostomy weaning and management,
- Supervise and train for Clinical Fellow Year (CFY) Associate and graduate student clinician.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific
04.2010 - 12.2014
- Full Time – (40 hrs/week)
- Adult acute rehabilitation (intermittent pediatric patients 12+ years)
- Assessment and treatment acute and post-acute deficits in cognition, communication, and dysphagia.
- Tracheostomy weaning and care,
- Lead speech therapist for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
- Department representative for Traumatic Brain Injury Team and Stroke Team.
- Speech Pathology representative on interdisciplinary Shared Governance Board attending interdepartmental meetings
- Developed Endoscopy Program including standard operating procedures for cleaning, storing, and training.
- Provided hands-on training to fellow clinicians deem competent in FEES administration
- Perform MBS and FEES
- Supervised interning graduate students (3 students, 3 separate semesters)
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation – Maple Glen Center
01.2009 - 04.2010
- Full Time - (40 hrs/week)
- Adult sub acute and adult long-term care
- Formulate diagnostic evaluations and perform therapy for severe communication, cognition, and swallowing disorders.
- Tracheostomy weaning and management
- Lead Speech Therapist tasked with development of speech department schedule and assignments for even distribution of work
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
Education
Masters of Education: Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Curry School of Education
Charlottesville, VA12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Spanish, Linguistics
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
New Brunswick, NJ05.2005
Skills
- Proficient in Spanish and English
- Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES)
- Modified Barium Swallow Studies
- Evaluation and Management of Head and Neck Lymphedema
- Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy
- Tracheostomy Management and Care
- Laryngectomy Management and Care
- Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA)
- Dolphin Microcurrent Point Stimulation for Concussion Management and Care
- Myofascial Release Training
- VitalStim Dines Advanced Coursework
Certification
- ADHD Rehabilitation Services Provider (7/2023)
- Board Certified Specialist – Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BSC-S) (03/2023)
- Mindfulness Meditation Certification (01/2023)
- BLS and CPR Instructor (10/2022)
- AmpCare Certification (06/2022)
- McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (04/2019)
- Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LOUD Program), (09/2017)
- Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology #SA 15127 (01/2017)
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer ACBIS #12742 (06/2012)
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association License #12133608 (11/2009)
Professional References
- Jonathan Thomas Maj, MD - USAF
Neurologist and TBI Medicine Physician
Neurology Department Head, Eglin AFB
Direct Supervisor
Jonathan.O.Thomas2.mil@health.mil
(802) – 522 – 6063
- Shannon Butler Knight PT
Physical Therapist - Acute Rehab Lead
Sacred Heart Hospital on the EC
Direct Supervisor
Shannon.Knight@ascension.org
(850) – 582 – 6306
- Will Farnham M.Ed. CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Sacred Heart Hospital on the EC
Peer
Williamfarnham@gmail.com
(216) – 406 – 7347
- Lindsey Schmelzer Maj, PA – USAF
Medicine Services Flight Commander
Eglin AFB
Commander
Lindsey.P.Schmelzer.mil@health.mil
(740) – 438 – 6145
Publications, Courses Developed, Awards, Grants
- Course: All Hands on Deck – Introducing Manual Therapy Into Dysphagia Practice, ASHA CEU Course developed and taught (Virtually) for Carolina Speech Pathology (02/2024)
- Awards: ASHA ACE Award for Continuing Education, Award received 5 years for completing 70 continuing education hours. (09/2017) (11/2018) (10/2019) (02/2022) (05/2023)
- Course: Have no Fear! Learn Trach Care Here, ASHA CEU Course developed and taught (Virtually) for Carolina Speech Pathology (10/2020)
- Grant: Sacred Heart Hospital Capitol Guild Foundation, Grant proposal written, presented, and awarded independently for 9k in funding for pediatric endoscopy/stroboscopy equipment, (04/2020)
- Grant: Sacred Heart Hospital Capitol Guild Foundation, Grant proposal written, presented, and awarded independently for $32k in funding for portable endoscopy/stroboscopy equipment (04/2018)
- Publication: Rehabilitation Nursing, Shared Governance: A Way to Improve the Care in an Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Volume 40, Issue 2, Pages 63-69, (03/2013)
- Grant: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific Foundation, Grant proposal co-written and awarded for $42k in funding for equipment for portable endoscopy equipment (09/2013)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
United States Public Health Service Corps
06.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Intrepid Spirit Center (Contractor)
07.2019 - 12.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
HCA Hospital - PT Solutions
12.2018 - 06.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Florida Therapy Contracting
05.2017 - 01.2019
Speech-Language Pathologist
Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital - Emerald Coast
02.2017 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encore Rehabilitation - Kingswood Nursing Center
08.2016 - 02.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
First Health Of The Carolinas – Moore County
04.2015 - 02.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
RehabCare
12.2014 - 02.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehabilitation Hospital Of The Pacific
04.2010 - 12.2014
Speech-Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation – Maple Glen Center
01.2009 - 04.2010
Masters of Education: Communication Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, Curry School of Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Spanish, Linguistics
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
- ADHD Rehabilitation Services Provider (7/2023)
- Board Certified Specialist – Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (BSC-S) (03/2023)
- Mindfulness Meditation Certification (01/2023)
- BLS and CPR Instructor (10/2022)
- AmpCare Certification (06/2022)
- McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program (04/2019)
- Lee Silverman Voice Technique (LOUD Program), (09/2017)
- Florida Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology #SA 15127 (01/2017)
- Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer ACBIS #12742 (06/2012)
- American Speech-Language Hearing Association License #12133608 (11/2009)
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