Susan Duncan
Summary
Skilled Speech Language Pathologist with over 15 years of experience evaluating and treating a variety of patient populations and with a solid reputation for organization, compassion, and attention to detail. Expertise includes cognitive communication disorders, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluation, report writing and patient training, swallowing and swallowing disorders as well as case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities with methodical approach.
Overview
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Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Crestwood Medical Center
Huntsville, Alabama
- Current
- Provide inpatient evaluation and treatment for patients with Dysphagia, communication, and cognitive-communication deficits in an acute care setting
- Member of the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) team participating in bi-monthly ALS clinics that provide evaluation and clinical support for patients with ALS
- Provide evaluation for and training in Augmentative Communication Devices (AAC) such as Tobii Dynavox devices (with and without eye gaze technology) for patients with ALS and Aphasia
- Provide outpatient evaluation and treatment for patients with Dysphagia, voice disorders, and cognitive communication deficits following diagnoses of CVA, Parkinson’s Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Head and Neck cancer
- Conduct and analyzed Modified Barium Swallow Studies. Interpret results and propose intervention plans, including short and long-range goals, frequency and duration.
- Collaborate closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy Achievements
Huntsville, Alabama
- Provided outpatient evaluation and remediation of communication disorders of neurological etiology including Parkinson’s Disease, Dementia, Brain Injury, and CVA
- Provided Myofascial Release Therapy for patients with radiation-induced Dysphagia following Head and Neck Cancer
- Completed clinical swallow evaluations and therapy for patients with Dysphagia.
- Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis and therapeutic treatments.
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Redstone Village
Huntsville, Alabama
- Provided evaluation and remediation of various forms of communication and swallowing disorders including Aphasia, Dysarthria, Dementia, Apraxia and Dysphagia for adults in a skilled nursing facility.
Speech Language Pathologist (Full-time, PRN)
Signature Healthcare At Whitesburg Gardens
Huntsville , Alabama
- Provide evaluation and remediation of various forms of communication and swallowing disorders including Aphasia, Dysarthria, Apraxia, Dementia and Dysphagia for adults in a skilled nursing facility.
- Communicated effectively with other care providers (physicians, nurses, business office, and medical records) to provide for continuity of patient care.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of Huntsville
- Provided evaluation and remediation of various forms of communication and swallowing disorders including Aphasia, Dementia, Dysarthria, Apraxia and Dysphagia for adults in a long term care setting.
Graduate Student Clinician
Green County Early Intervention
Eutaw, Alabama
- Provided evaluation of and treatment for children (birth to three years) with developmental language delay and cognitive communication disorders such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Down's Syndrome.
- Provided education for family members in language stimulation techniques and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for children with a variety of disorders of communication and developmental language delays
Education
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALCertification
- LSVT LOUD certification (2014) Treatment protocol for people with Parkinson's Disease and related voice disorders
- MDTP: McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Program Certification (2018) Systematic Dysphagia Rehabilitation Program
- VitalStim Certification (2014)
- First Aid/CPR Certified (Current)
- Dementia Intervention (2013) A Multidisciplinary Approach to Evidence Based Techniques
- Proficient in the following electronic documentation systems: Casaba, Re-Doc, Rehab Optima, and Web PT
- Proficient in the use of MS Office Word, Outlook, Excel, and Power Point
- Guest Speaker at the Alabama ALS Symposium 2018: Nutritional Management and Swallowing Changes in ALS
Affiliations
American Speech and Hearing Association Certificate of Clinical Competence (current)
Alabama Speech Language Pathology License (current)
Member of the MedSLP Collective
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Crestwood Medical Center
- Current
Speech Language Pathologist
Therapy Achievements
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Redstone Village
Speech Language Pathologist (Full-time, PRN)
Signature Healthcare At Whitesburg Gardens
Speech Language Pathologist, PRN
Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Of Huntsville
Graduate Student Clinician
Green County Early Intervention
Master of Science - Communicative Disorders
The University of Alabama
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
The University of Alabama
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