Victoria Herring
Valdosta,GA
Summary
Dynamic Speech Language Pathologist with seven years of expertise in clinical and medical settings, specializing in assessing, implementing, managing, and enhancing the communicative abilities of patients. 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. Seeking to contribute to AbleNet, Inc. as a Project Manager to streamline processes, support SLP teams, and ensure timely acquisition and implementation of AAC devices.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
LEAD SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Valdosta Pediatric Therapy Services
01.2020 - Current
- Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
- Manages medically fragile caseload of 50+ patients of pediatric clients ranging from birth to twenty-one
- Coordinates care with families and patients, resulting in meaningful patient gains in communication efficacy at home and in the community
- Supervises clinical fellow speech therapist to ensure best practices and completion of clinical fellowship year.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends through continuing education courses, enhancing clinical skills and expertise.
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations to accurately diagnose communication disorders and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Managed caseload efficiently while ensuring timely completion of required documentation procedures.
- Developed innovative therapy materials tailored to individual patient needs, maximizing engagement during treatment sessions.
- Enhance the identification process of individuals needing communication devices, working closely with patients/parents and overcoming obstacles to ensure the acquisition of AAC devices
- Streamlined documentation processes, resulting in more efficient tracking of patient progress and improved compliance with regulatory guidelines.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST-PRN
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation
05.2022 - Current
- Skilled Nursing Facility / Swing Bed/ Acute Care facility
- Developed and implemented treatment plans for adults who demonstrated disorders of speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing
- Documented evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges.
- Provide continuous improvement through effective management and innovative strategies to improve patient outcomes.
- Provided clinical services to individuals using AAC devices in a hospital/acute care setting.
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Madison County Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Acute Care and Outpatient Rehabilitation
- Provided oral and written communication with physicians for appropriate referrals for patient-centered approach
- Independently assessed, diagnosed, and treated individuals with dysphagia, and cognitive-linguistic deficits in a 25 private-patient room rural hospital.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
PEDIATRIC SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
GC Therapy Services
04.2018 - 11.2019
- Pediatric Outpatient Therapy
- Evaluated and diagnosed 30+ patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy plans tailored to their specific needs, which included AAC device evaluation and implementation.
Education
Master of Education in Communication Sciences -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia12.2017
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, Georgia05.2016
Skills
- Establishment of treatment plans for diverse patient populations
- Exceptional leadership and communication skills
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Skilled in navigating the complexities of insurance policies and funding options for AAC devices and therapy services
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach
- Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
Accomplishments
Received the Award for Continuing Education (ACE) from ASHA for my certification maintenance period for 2019-2021.
Completed Vital-Stim/DINES training to enhance swallow and dysphagia outcomes with pediatric patients.
Affiliations
- American Speech Language Hearing Association
- Georgia Speech Hearing Association
- Feed the Peds
Timeline
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST-PRN
Southwell Health and Rehabilitation
05.2022 - Current
LEAD SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Valdosta Pediatric Therapy Services
01.2020 - Current
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Madison County Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - 11.2019
PEDIATRIC SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
GC Therapy Services
04.2018 - 11.2019
Master of Education in Communication Sciences -
Valdosta State University
Bachelor of Science in Education -
Valdosta State University
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