Sydney Michele Luna
Bilingual Speech-Language Pathologist delivering pediatric screenings, evaluations, and treatment from birth through age 18 in home health and private clinic settings. Career focus in early language acquisition, neurodiversity-affirming service provision for autistic children, and populations aged 0-5 years. Provides AAC evaluation and treatment, including speech-generating device purchase paperwork. Familiarity with various EMRs including Fusion Web Clinic, Practice Perfect, HealthTrust, and KanTime. Extensive experience supervising SLP assistants, clinical fellows, and graduate students, with additional experience supervising clinicians across disciplines in managing clinic operations. Case management for own and supervisees' caseloads in English and Spanish throughout 10+ years of home health experience.
Work History
Pediatric Home Health Setting
12 Years 9 Months- Documented 7-10 daily visits in HealthTrust and KanTime to support timely pediatric home care coordination.
- Completed AAC evaluations for children with complex communication needs across home settings.
- Evaluated and treated children with mild to severe speech and language disorders in natural environments.
- Coached caregivers on home exercise programs to reinforce skills between direct treatment sessions.
- Supervised SLP assistants and supported consistent treatment delivery across agency caseloads.
Private Clinic Setting
4 Years 2 Months- Track cross-discipline caseloads weekly to keep therapist schedules current and support clinic coordination.
- Supervise SLP assistants, clinical fellows, and graduate students across daily clinical workflows and documentation.
- Provide screenings, evaluations, and treatment for children from birth through age 18 in a private clinic setting.
- Document patient care in Fusion Web Clinic and Practice Perfect using accurate electronic medical record workflows.
Skilled Nursing Facility Setting
1 Year- Assessed and treated swallowing, cognitive-linguistic, and motor speech disorders for residents with stroke, brain injury, and dementia.
- Documented evaluations, progress notes, and treatment plans in the electronic medical record to support continuity of care.
- Coordinated bilingual Spanish/English communication with residents, families, and care teams to improve understanding of therapy goals.
Education
Master of Science - Communication Disorders
Bachelor of Arts - English, Spanish
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Private Clinic Setting
Skilled Nursing Facility Setting
Pediatric Home Health Setting
The University of Texas At Dallas Callier Center For Communication Disorders
Texas A&M University
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND RECOGNITION
Therapist of the Year 2014, Atlas Pediatrics, Arlington, TX; Innovative Aide of the Year 2011, Olive Crest Academy, Orange, CA