Tracy K. Martling MS, CCC/SLP
Parkville,MO
Summary
Dynamic speech language pathologist with 20 years of experience and a solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail, looking to obtain a position as a speech language pathologist in a middle school setting.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School
Kansas City, MO
08.2023 - Current
- Provide speech and language services to K-8th grade students with communication disorders while navigating through socioeconomic disparities, student behavior and discipline issues, language and cultural diversity, students with inconsistent medical care, and trauma and mental health challenges.
- Initiated hearing screening program for all children within the school, as only the students evaluated for speech and/or language deficits were evaluated.
- Complete informal and standardized speech, language and communication evaluations to identify areas of need.
- Develop Individualized Education Plans to appropriately and adequately address speech and language needs.
- Provide therapeutic interventions, including initiating AAC, with goals to improve speech and language skills and succeed academically.
- Monitor students’ progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
- Provide guidance and training to teachers and parents on strategies and accommodations to support students with communication disorders.
- Document and maintain accurate records of assessment, treatment plans, progress and attendance.
Speech Pathologist
North Kansas City Hospital
North Kansas City, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluate and treat medically complex adults with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits. Modified barium swallow studies completed on appropriate patients.
- Initiation of FEES program including establishing purchase proposals based on budget guidelines determined by the Director of Rehab.
- Work closely with respiratory therapy for speaking valve protocols, development of tracheostomy pathways and establishing best practice for assessment of swallow/appropriateness of PO intake with patients requiring advanced respiratory support.
- Collaborate with Social Work and Case Management for discharge planning recommendations.
- Promote high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrate leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Identify needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Maintain updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Provide excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Speech Pathologist
Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Evaluate and treat medically complex adults within a Level 1 trauma center.
- Speech, language, cognition and swallowing assessments completed with implementation of appropriate treatment.
- Modified barium swallow studies completed on appropriate patients.
- Participated in the initiation of FEES program, training Speech Pathology staff and completing FEES as appropriate.
- Wrote speaking valve protocols, as well as assisted with trach capping and decannulation protocols.
- Worked with patients in various environments including acute care, inpatient rehab unit, long-term care unit and outpatient.
- Worked closely with Social Work and Case Management for discharge planning recommendations.
Senior Speech Pathologist
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Falls Church, VA
07.2015 - 07.2017
- Evaluated and treated patients with various speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits within a 900+ bed, Level I trauma center with a wide array of medical conditions including traumatic brain injury, critical cardiac illnesses, post-surgical complications, lung transplants, ventricular assist devices, tracheostomies, ventilator dependence, head and neck cancer and respiratory diseases.
- Primary Speech Pathologist in the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute.
- Wrote and implemented protocols within the cardiovascular intensive care unit for post-lung transplant swallow studies based on research conducted within the Institute.
- Provided nurse and staff education focusing on speech and swallow deficits post-bilateral lung transplant, post-extubation, Passy-Muir valve benefits and usage, and augmentative communication options for non-verbal patients.
- Cross trained with young adult patient population within the Inova Children’s Hospital for Passy-Muir speaking valve use on trach dependent trauma patients.
Speech Pathologist
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Evaluated and treated medically complex patients with various speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
- MBS and FEES completed, as well as Passy-Muir speaking valve use assessed and implemented with trach patients.
Speech Pathologist
Grant Medical Center
Columbus, OH
08.2012 - 11.2013
- Evaluated and treated medically complex adults with focus on traumatic brain injury and stroke within a Level 1 trauma center.
- Speech, language, cognition and swallowing assessments completed with implementation of appropriate treatment including recommendations for post-concussive follow up.
- MBS studies completed on appropriate patients.
Speech Pathologist
Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
09.2011 - 06.2012
- Evaluated and treated medically complex patients with various speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
- MBS and FEES completed as well assessment and usage of Passy-Muir speaking valve.
Speech Pathologist
Indiana University Health- Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Primary Speech Pathologist on the Pulmonary and Trauma units of a University based Level 1 Trauma Center.
- Evaluated and treated medically complex adult patients with various pulmonary, traumatic cranio-facial injuries, trachs, vents.
- MBS and FEES completed.
Manager of Rehab Services/Speech Pathologist
Select Specialty Hospital
Columbus, OH
01.2008 - 12.2010
- Directed 25 therapists and assistants from physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech pathology on two different campuses specializing in the management of critical and pulmonary illness within a Long-Term Acute Care setting.
- Created and facilitated new therapy programs, managed daily operations, conducted monthly staff meetings, completed staff evaluations, ensured quality of care and patient/family intervention and advocacy, as well as ensuring state and fiscal requirements were met by all therapists.
- In addition to management duties, evaluated and treated critically ill patients with various speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits.
- Proficiency obtained with trach, Passy-Muir speaking valve and ventilator population.
Speech Pathologist
Riverside Methodist Hospital and Doctors Hospital
Columbus, OH
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Evaluated and treated medically complex adult patients with various speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits.
- Participated in the initiation of the FEES program at Riverside and obtained proficiency conducting and analyzing inpatient and outpatient FEES studies.
- Conducted and analyzed high volume of inpatient and outpatient MBS studies.
- Conducted new born hearing screenings (ABR and OAE) per Ohio Department of Health guidelines.
CFY Speech Pathologist
Tenet Health and Boca Raton Community Hospital
Ft. Lauderdale And Boca Raton, FL
09.2003 - 12.2004
- Evaluated and treated medically complex adult patients with various speech, language, cognitive and swallowing deficits.
- Evaluated and treated pediatric out-patients with fluency disorders, Autism and Down Syndrome.
- Proficiency with MBS studies obtained.
Speech Pathology Intern
Broward Children's Center
Pompano Beach, FL
08.2002 - 08.2003
- Evaluated and treated pediatric clients with various diagnosis including Autism, Down Syndrome, craniofacial anomalies and overall developmental delays to target speech, language and swallow deficits.
- Developed and integrated AAC systems and technology.
- Provided input to the interdisciplinary team for development of care plans for each client.
- Incorporated carryover of speech and language goals into school and home programs.
- In-serviced appropriate personnel and families in order to implement speech and language goals for each client.
- Completed school hearing screenings.
Education
MS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Nova Southeastern University
08.2003
BA - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Loyola College
05.1999
Skills
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Treatment Plan Development
- Team Collaboration
- Communication Strategies
- Caseload Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Student and Family Education
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Treatment Adjustments
- Information Confidentiality
Affiliations
- American Speech Language Hearing Association- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) - 1203917
- Kansas State Licensure- Speech Pathologist #4565
- Missouri State Licensure- Speech Pathologist # 2019005189
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School
08.2023 - Current
Speech Pathologist
North Kansas City Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Speech Pathologist
Truman Medical Center
05.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Speech Pathologist
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
07.2015 - 07.2017
Speech Pathologist
Virginia Hospital Center
11.2013 - 08.2015
Speech Pathologist
Grant Medical Center
08.2012 - 11.2013
Speech Pathologist
Virginia Hospital Center
09.2011 - 06.2012
Speech Pathologist
Indiana University Health- Methodist Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2011
Manager of Rehab Services/Speech Pathologist
Select Specialty Hospital
01.2008 - 12.2010
Speech Pathologist
Riverside Methodist Hospital and Doctors Hospital
01.2005 - 01.2008
CFY Speech Pathologist
Tenet Health and Boca Raton Community Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2004
Speech Pathology Intern
Broward Children's Center
08.2002 - 08.2003
MS - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Nova Southeastern University
BA - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Loyola College
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