Tasha Rodriguez
Dripping Springs
Summary
I aim to excel as a Merck Oncology Sales Specialist in Austin, TX, where I can leverage my extensive experience in high-paced clinical environments. My expertise in relationship management and solution-driven strategies has consistently driven top-tier clinical and sales results. I am eager to transition into a role where I can showcase my ability to adapt quickly and apply my analytical and communication skills to create a meaningful impact.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Liaison
Baylor Scott & White Regional Hospital
11.2023 - Current
- Developed relationships with physicians, case managers, patients and family members to drive referrals for appropriate patients needing short term care and therapy post hospital stay prior to returning home
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients, medical histories, diagnoses, prognoses, medications, and treatment goals to determine eligibility/approval from insurance carrier and BSW physicians for authorization prior to admission
- Increased referral's at South Austin Medical Center by 35%
- Increased referral's at Seton Medical Center by 55%
- Achieved referral quota attainment 12 months strait in 2024 territory in 2023 only achieved referral quota attainment 3 of 12 months
Certified Speech Language Pathologist - CCC
Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facilities
05.2007 - 11.2023
- HIll Country Rehab, St. Davids, Regency Village Care Center, Heritage Park Nursing Facility, HealthSouth Rehabilitation, Southwood Care Center, Eden Home
- Managed and implemented patients continuum of care for speech, cognition, swallowing based on patient's clinical needs; frequently includes collaboration with PCP, IM, Otho, Nuro physicians, BSN, Clinical Assistances and Hospital/Facility Administration
- Patients receive therapy intended to improve safety skills and ability to express basic wants and needs effectively to family/nursing staff to increase independence and overall quality of life
- Caseload includes patients with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic disorders resulting from: traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular accident, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cancer, anoxia, surgery, etc
Education
Masters of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2005
Skills
- Product and service knowledge
- Clinical Acumen
- Interpersonal communication
- Goal setting
- Customer retention
- Strategic planning
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
Additional Information
Trained/certified in Vital Stim training (current), State Board Certified, ASHA certified
Timeline
Clinical Liaison
Baylor Scott & White Regional Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist - CCC
Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facilities
05.2007 - 11.2023
Masters of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Communication Disorders
Texas State University
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