Tia Alloway
Holdrege,NE
Summary
Diligent Speech Language Pathologist Assistant bringing 5 years of early childhood experience and strong dedication to patients. Passionate about providing individualized treatment and care to clients. Highly organized with attention to detail and motivated nature.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Service Representative
Phelps Memorial Health Center
02.2021 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
- Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
- Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
- Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holdrege Memorial Homes
10.2015 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Wyoming Child And Family Development
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Collaborated with classroom teachers and school officials to design and implement instructional strategies.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Laramie County Community College
Cheyenne, WY01.2019
Skills
- Document Filing
- Patient Greeting
- Articulation Therapy
- Documenting Progress
- Social Behaviors
- Speech-Language Pathologist Assistance
- AAC Devices
- Client Screening
- IEP Goals
- Developmental Delay Assistance
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
Additional Information
- Experienced in conducting hearing screenings for ages 6 months to 5 years with use of a tympanogram, otoacoustic emission (OAE), and otoscope.
- Experienced in conducting developmental screenings with use of the DIAL in areas of motor, cognitive, expressive language, receptive language, and articulation.
- Experienced in working with children with various delays and disabilities including but not limited to the following: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Expressive and Receptive language delays, Articulation disorders, and Phonological Disorders.
Timeline
Patient Service Representative
Phelps Memorial Health Center
02.2021 - Current
Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Wyoming Child And Family Development
08.2016 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Holdrege Memorial Homes
10.2015 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Speech-Language Pathology Assistant
Laramie County Community College
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