speech language pathologist resume example with 7+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Professional Summary
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design. Talented supporter of individual client growth with progression and improvement at forefront. Patient and methodical with a thorough understanding of the healing process.
Skills
Maintained high levels of productivity.
Proficient time management and concise documentation.
Conducted clinical analysis from ST perspective by administering and applying treatment theories for deficits in dysphagia, speech, language, cognition, and voice.
Intervention provided to patients with CVA, TBI, Dementia, mild cognitive impairment, Parkinson's disease, head and neck cancer among other disabling conditions.
Referred patients as needed for MBSS and consulted with hospital based SLP to assess the swallow function, identify the presence of disordered swallowing physiology, and evaluate whether the use of compensatory strategies would enhance swallow efficiency and/or reduce aspiration risk.
Consulted with referring physician and ENT regarding patients potential for trach downsizing and PMV trials.
Designed patient specific treatment programs and made appropriate modifications to ensure continuation of progress.
Rapidly developed rapport with patients, caregivers, and staff.
Collaborated with referring physician, patient, and other healthcare professionals on treatment and discharge planning.
Education
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAExpected in 05/2008 ā āMaster of Arts:Speech-Language Pathology - GPA:
San Jose State UniversitySan Jose, CAExpected in 12/2005 ā āBachelor of Arts:Communicative Disorders And Sciences - GPA:
Certifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology from the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board April 2009- present.
Member of the American Speech-Language- Hearing Association from June 2009- present.
Full-time SLP at Los Altos Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation.
Fluctuating patient census, resulted in ST traveling between Los Altos and Grant Cuesta Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Centers daily.
Became Primary SLP at Grant Cuesta Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center.
Floating SLP as needed provided services to various sub-acute skilled nursing and assisted living facilities including Palo Alto Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Center, The Forum at Rancho San Antonio, Sunnyvale Post-Acute Center, Sunrise of Palo Alto, and Belmont Village Senior Living in Sunnyvale.
Performed cognitive-linguistic, swallow, voice screenings and evaluations.
Developed patient specific treatment plans and made modifications when necessary.
Provided referrals to other specialties when necessary.
Consulted with network of SLPs when encountering medically complex cases.
Performed staff inservices regarding oral care, dysphagia and communication strategies.
Safely upgraded individuals admitted on tube feeding to P.O. intake.
Educated patient and caregivers on home exercise programs, recommended diet modifications, and compensatory strategies upon patient discharge.
Created patient specific communication boards to enable functional communication with family and staff.
Assessed patient readiness for trach downsizing, potential for a speaking valve, and proper usage during communication and P.O. intake.
Affirma Rehabilitation - Clinical Fellowship Year City, STATE, 06/2008 - 03/2009
Los Altos Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center.
Affirma Rehabilitation - Clinical Externship City, STATE, 01/2008 - 04/2008
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