Taylor Cathleen Myers
Summary
Flexible Speech-Language Pathologist with passion for assisting patients in pursuit of improved communication. Advanced interpersonal skills with a passion for developing individualized plans to meet patients' needs. Highly organized, detail-oriented and productive professional.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Altamonte Springs, FL
10.2022 - Current
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia for a 70-bed In-patient Rehabilitation hospital.
- Provided consultation to educators and medical professionals, advising on communication strategies to better accommodate individuals with hearing and speech issues.
- Provided education to patients and family members on at home exercise programs for cognitive-communication disorders.
- Engaged in weekly team conference meetings with a multidisciplinary team with discussion of patient outcomes.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Alliance Community Services
Deland, FL
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Created and filed reports and patient records information to record evaluations, session notes, progress and insurance documentation.
- Consulted patients, family members and guardians to discuss diagnosis, offer information and answer questions.
- Reviewed results from swallow videofluoroscopy and modified barium swallow tests along with associated notes to treat patient swallowing difficulties.
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Ormond Beach, FL
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Devise and implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance across a 120- bed skilled nursing facility and two assisted living communities with a combined total of 300+ beds.
- Provide staff and caregiver training and education for a 20-bed Memory Care Unit specific to individuals experiencing progressive cognitive decline
- Identify a need for referrals to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient
- Counsel and provide recommendations to patients, caregivers and families about communicative strategies.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation
Daytona Beach, FL
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Consulted, evaluated and diagnosed communication and cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia in an in-patient rehab setting of 40 beds.
- Performed and documented initial exams and determined appropriate diagnoses.
- Reviewed physician referrals and patient medical records to formulate accurate diagnosis and best course of treatment.
- Facilitated ADLs and assisted patients with functional communication to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Created individualized home exercise programs for outpatient therapy clients to improve health and wellness.
- Identified and properly documented patient goals, evaluated progress and planned reevaluation.
- Earned repeated commendations from supervisor and patients for providing high-quality, compassionate care.
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
University of Alabama at Birmingham, University Hospital
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Acute Care Clinical Practicum.
- Provided clinical swallow evaluation and therapeutic intervention at bedside for adults with swallowing disorders secondary to stroke, traumatic brain injury, neurological disorders, cardiopulmonary incidents, trauma, etc.
- Interpreted, reported and made recommendations based on instrumental exams including fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and modified barium swallow studies.
- Conducted cognitive linguistic screenings and cognitive therapy at bedside.
- Effectively communicated patient status changes across multiple disciplines including nursing, primary care teams, dieticians, radiologists, etc.
- Gained experience with professional documentation using PowerChart Organizer electronic record keeping.
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Hearing Impaired Language and Literacy Program
Oxford, MS
08.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed and implemented therapy plans for children 3-5 years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Targeted appropriate socialization goals during outings while monitoring students to maintain safety.
- Collaborate with Teachers and Therapists to discuss and create student needs-based programming.
- Collaborated with clients’ typical daycare provider, applied behavioral specialist and occupational therapist to better serve client’s educational, social, transitional and communicative needs
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University Of Mississippi
Oxford, MS05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Science Disorders, Psychology
University Of Mississippi
Oxford, MS2017
Skills
- Current Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
- In-depth knowledge and experience with individuals diagnosed with cognitive-communication disorders, dysphagia, dysarthria, apraxia and aphasia
- Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, Completed (April, 2023), T Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies and eCornell
- Ampcare Effective Swallowing Protocol certified
- American Sign Language (ASL) intermediate level
- BLS from the American Heart Association
- Certified supervisor for student clinicians and Clinical Fellows
Related Experience
Augmented Alternative Communication Team Member, University of Mississippi January 2019- May 2020
- Focus on researching, evaluating, and selecting AAC devices for clients with cognitive deficits, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and cortical blindness
- Attended teaching seminars of DynaVox T10 and T15 software solution for AAC communication
- Completion of ASHA research poster on pediatric cortical blindness case history including the evaluation and trial process of AAC devices
Post-Graduate Research Fellow, Digital Neuroscience Laboratory May 2017 – Current
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary research team to examine the functional connectivity between the broca’s area and hippocampal atrophy in individuals with Parkinson’s disease
- Researched and interpreted large volumes of scientific data and literature
- Evaluation of current data showing a favorable outcome to hypothesis
Graduate Assistant, University of Mississippi January 2019 – December 2019
- Experiential Graduate Assistantship Program: highly competitive, merit-based award (75% reduced tuition)
- Assist doctorate professor and undergraduates in a basic level audiology course for 10 hours weekly in-class, outside of class, and in a laboratory setting
Direct Care, North Mississippi Regional Center, Oxford, MS, June 2017-August 2018
- Hired to serve individuals with intellectual and related developmental disabilities in the areas of self-care, communication, mobility, active treatment and learning as directed by the Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD).
- Increased client level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-improvement and management
Conferences Attended
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention - Orlando, Florida, November 2019
University of Mississippi Fall Institute Conference - Oxford, Mississippi, October 2018; October 2019
Interprofessional Education/ Interprofessional Practice (IPE/IPP), University of Mississippi February 2019
Memberships and Affiliations
National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)2015-Present
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women 2013- 2017 Position: Vice President of Fraternity Development
References
References provided upon request.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Alliance Community Services
06.2021 - 07.2022
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2021 - 06.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
Halifax Health | Brooks Rehabilitation
06.2020 - 03.2021
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
University of Alabama at Birmingham, University Hospital
02.2020 - 05.2020
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Hearing Impaired Language and Literacy Program
08.2018 - 12.2019
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
University Of Mississippi
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Science Disorders, Psychology
University Of Mississippi
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