Certified Speech-Language Pathologist performs quality therapy services for diverse client base. Creates specialized treatment plans by diagnosing and assessing individual conditions. Exceptional treatment administrator utilizes expertise to inform proven technique utilization.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Roper St. Francis Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
Implemented acute therapy sessions for individuals with dysphagia, dysarthria, and communication challenges, promoting co-treatments and increased motivation.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for patients with complex communication disorders.
Enhanced speech and language development in adults by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
TRAVEL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
AMN HEALTHCARE
08.2020 - 07.2022
Implemented therapy for students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Evaluated, diagnosed, and treated fluency disorders, language delays, articulation/phonology delays, and voice disorders virtually and face-to-face for students in grades 1st-12th
Collaborated with other specialists and teachers to ensure targeting of individualized Education Plan goals
Analyzed and collected formal and informal data to track student progress.
GRADUATE STUDENT CLINICIAN
CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2020 - 05.2020
Independently evaluated, diagnosed and treated individuals with dysphagia, cognitive-linguistic deficits, aphasia, dysarthria, speech and deficits secondary to head and neck cancer, laryngectomized and/or tracheotomized patients
Established and implemented personalized speech therapy goals for in/outpatients
Counseled, evaluated, and made recommendations to ALS patients and their families about communicative devices
Performed bedside dysphagia evaluations, conducted video fluoroscopic swallowing studies, and implemented individualized feeding strategies which include the education family members and staff on needs such as special diet modifications, liquid consistency or assistive devices to aid in functional feeding skills
Planned and executed patient-centered therapy sessions in the areas of cognitive functioning with a focus on ADLs and strategies to implement at home.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS - SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
Orangeburg, SC
05.2020
Skills
Collaboration and Teamwork
Multicultural Sensitivity
Patience and Tolerance
Therapeutic Techniques
Quote
If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart. - Nelson Mandela
Professional Development
Kelsey Day’s Interactive Clinical Writing for Dysphagia Diagnostic (April 2021)
Poster Presentation on Dysphagia research (ASHA 2019)
Attended Prisma Health Laryngotomy Symposium
American Sign Language – Beginner Certification through ASL Deafined program
Obtained Passy Muir certification
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Roper St. Francis Hospital
10.2022 - Current
TRAVEL SPEECH PATHOLOGIST
AMN HEALTHCARE
08.2020 - 07.2022
GRADUATE STUDENT CLINICIAN
CHARLIE NORWOOD VA MEDICAL CENTER
01.2020 - 05.2020
MASTER OF ARTS - SPEECH PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
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