Yolanda Bonefant
DeBary,FL
Summary
Experienced speech and language pathologist assistant with a strong background in case management, intervention planning, and documentation. Highly personable and productive, eager to expand knowledge in the field. 4 years of hands-on experience dedicated to providing top-notch support to clients and helping them achieve their communication goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech Inspirations
03.2024 - Current
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals, and objectives.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patients.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Maintained caseload of 37.5 treatment hours per week (school setting) to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Little Champions Therapy Services, LLC
02.2023 - 01.2024
- Implemented evidence based therapy techniques to improve communication skills and language development in children with articulation and phonological disorders.
- Implemented treatment plans created from licensed Speech Pathologist, intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Recorded accurate and detailed progress notes, documenting therapeutic interventions, client responses and goal achievements to ensure effective continuity of care among healthcare professionals.
- Educated patient(s) and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies. As well as maintained ongoing collaboration with multidisciplinary teams including OT, PT, ABA, etc.
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Dysphagia Management Systems
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in conducting comprehensive evaluations for clients in all stages of adulthood utilizing FEES.
- Implemented evidence-based therapy techniques to improve swallow conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, including occupational therapists, physical therapist, pulmonologists, ear-nose and throat specialists and neurosurgeons to develop individualized treatment plans for adults in all settings (Outpatient, ALFs, SNFs, and doctors offices).
- Carried out administrative tasks by communicating with clients, starting insurance authorizations for procedures, scanning documents, uploading medical records-record keeping, and fielding telephone calls for scheduling purposes.
Release of Information Clerk
Ciox Healthcare
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Used EHR/EMR to perform data entry functions.
- Managed and processed a high volume of release of information requests for medical records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Reproduced protected health information by using data extraction and file management techniques for attorneys, insurance companies and patients.
- Developed and implemented efficient record-keeping systems, resulting in improved accessibility and streamlined-retrieval of patient records.
Patient Services Coordinator
Gastroenterology Of Greater Orlando
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Managed and organized patient schedules, ensuring timely appointments and minimizing wait times by implementing efficient scheduling procedures.
- Coordinated and facilitated effective communications between patients, providers, and insurance companies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with patients, providing exceptional customer service and addressing their concerns and inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline administrative processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
05.2022
Associate of Arts -
Seminole State College
06.2019
High School Diploma - Allied Health
Seminole High School
05.2016
Skills
- Licensed speech-language pathology assistant in North Carolina and Florida
- Proficient in Haitian Creole, ASL
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Experience across multiple settings/demographics: clinic, skilled nursing, and school age
- Early intervention services
- Patient Confidentiality
- Patient/Parent Education
Certification
Fluent in American Sign Language: Full Professional Proficiency
Haitian Creole: Native Language
CPR and First Aid certified
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant
Speech Inspirations
03.2024 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Little Champions Therapy Services, LLC
02.2023 - 01.2024
Speech and Language Pathologist Assistant
Dysphagia Management Systems
01.2022 - 02.2023
Release of Information Clerk
Ciox Healthcare
08.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Services Coordinator
Gastroenterology Of Greater Orlando
05.2019 - 08.2020
Associate of Arts -
Seminole State College
High School Diploma - Allied Health
Seminole High School
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of Central Florida
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