Traci Wood
1045 Fullerton Dr., Allen,TX
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with many years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital Of Plano
03.2020 - Current
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Clinical instructor of graduate students
Speech-Language Pathologist
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation
05.2017 - Current
- Provide assessment and treatment for geriatric population with dysphagia, dysarthria, apraxia, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementia, and voice disorders
- Provide LSVT outpatient clinic
- Provide in-service training and family education
- Establish and train patients with AAC devices
- Manage scheduling for ST department
- Manage PRN staff and student interns, and supervise Clinical Fellows
- Awarded Employee of the Month
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
LifeCare Center Of Plano
11.2008 - 05.2017
- Provided assessment and treatment for geriatric population with dysphagia, dysarthria, apraxia, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dementia and voice disorders
- Provided LSVT outpatient clinic
- Established and trained patients with AAC devices
- Managed scheduling for the Speech Department
- Managed PRN staff and student interns
Speech-Language Pathologist
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital Of Plano
06.2007 - 11.2008
- Evaluated and treated adults with a variety of communication disorders, including apraxia, aphasia, traumatic brain injury, dysphagia, dysarthria, and voice disorders
- Served as Program Champion for Vital Stimulation Treatment
- Provided in-services at Senior Centers throughout North Dallas in order to promote community awareness of strokes
- Assisted in marketing to physicians in the North Dallas area
- Served on the Stroke Committee
- Served on the Neuro Team
- Received a Shining Star Award for outstanding patient care
Speech- Language Pathologist
Allen Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2007
- Evaluated and treated students in the mild to profound range of autism, cerebral palsy, apraxia, articulation, language and fluency
- Supervised clinician completing CFY
- Nominated for "Bright Idea" Award from AISD in 2000
Speech-Language Pathologist, CFY
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Evaluated and treated adults with a variety of communication disorders including aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, and voice disorders
- Evaluated and treated children ages birth through eighteen with a variety of communication disorders including autism, cerebral palsy, apraxia, articulation , language and fluency
Speech-Language Pathologist, CFY
Concho Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.1998 - 07.1998
- Provided speech therapy services for adults with a variety of communication disorders including aphasia, dementia, dysphagia, dysarthria, and apraxia
Speech-Language Pathologist
Homecare Network HH
09.2022 - Current
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Delivered home care therapy to home bound and long-term care patients.
Education
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TX05.1996
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX05.1993
Skills
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) LOUD
Vital Stim
Certified Dementia Care Practitioner
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Homecare Network HH
09.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital Of Plano
03.2020 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Legend Oaks Healthcare And Rehabilitation
05.2017 - Current
Lead Speech-Language Pathologist
LifeCare Center Of Plano
11.2008 - 05.2017
Speech-Language Pathologist
Healthsouth Rehabilitation Hospital Of Plano
06.2007 - 11.2008
Speech- Language Pathologist
Allen Independent School District
08.1999 - 05.2007
Speech-Language Pathologist, CFY
West Texas Rehabilitation Center
08.1998 - 08.1999
Speech-Language Pathologist, CFY
Concho Health And Rehabilitation Center
06.1998 - 07.1998
Master of Arts - Communication Disorders
Our Lady of The Lake University
Bachelor of Science - Speech And Hearing Sciences
Texas Tech University
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