Enthusiastic and empathetic clinical fellow motivated to make positive impact on students using extensive knowledge of speech and language issues with a friendly and flexible approach. Dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as member of multidisciplinary case-management team. Experienced working with pediatric and adult patients with articulation, phonology, and language disorders, dysphagia, variety forms of dementia, traumatic brain injury, and aphasia in outpatient and home settings. Strong interpersonal skills and proficiency in patient assessment, time management and therapy-program design. A supporter of individual client growth with progression and improvement at forefront.
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering tests such as the Montreal Cognitive Assessment, Brief Interview for Mental Status, and Mini Mental Status Exam.
Assisted speech therapy patients in functioning adequately in home and community.
Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
Recommended oral motor, swallowing, cognitive therapy and exercises and encouraged healthy lifestyle behaviors to improve patients' quality of life.
Treated each patient according to written plan of care to meet predetermined goals.
Continually collaborated with physical therapist and occupational therapist to achieve therapy goals.
Recorded detailed prognosis, treatment, responses and progress notes in patient charts.
Planned and administered range of treatments and therapeutic exercise involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-term goals, frequency and duration.
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician, 09/2020 - 11/2020 South Fork Elementary School – City, STATE,
Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests such as Preschool Language Scale 5th edition, Test of Language Development Primary 4th edition, and Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals.
Performed diagnostic audiometric evaluations for students.
Performed oral motor examinations to assess orofacial integrity.
Assessed children's developmental progress in perceptual/sensory motor skills, fine motor skills and activities of daily living.
Evaluated students with audiometric instruments to develop hearing aid recommendations.
Treated each student according to written individualized education plan to meet short and long-term goals.
Collaborated closely with adaptive physical education teacher, physical therapist, occupational therapist, special education teachers, teachers, alternative augmented communication specialist, and parents to develop comprehensive care plans and achieve speech therapy goals.
Treated children between ages 4 to 10 with speech and language development problems.
Monitored and recorded students progress in response to therapy.
Assisted teachers and administrators with updates and modifications to curriculum for specific student needs.
Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
Interpreted results and proposed appropriate intervention plans.
Managed caseload of 70 students.
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician, 02/2020 - 03/2020 Southern University Laboratory School – City, STATE,
Assessed speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
Performed diagnostic audiometric evaluations for children.
Performed oral motor examinations to assess orofacial integrity.
Evaluated children's developmental progress.
Evaluated speech and language of children between ages 0 to 4.
Interpreted diagnostic tests results and proposed intervention plans, including short and long-term goals.
Wrote reports detailing interventions and children's responses.
Recorded detailed prognosis and treatment in children's chart.
Direct Support Professional, 08/2018 - 08/2019 Family Residences And Essential Enterprises – City, STATE,
Worked to improve and enhance patients quality of life through effective and compassionate care.
Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Assisted disabled patients to facilitate independence and well-being.
Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized environment for patients.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
Helped with diagnosing patients and delivering treatments with timely medication administration and specimen collection.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations to assess and document important health information.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Transported patients to and from program, activities and appointments.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Education
Master of Science: Speech-Language Pathology, Expected in 05/2021 - Southern University And A & M College - Baton Rouge, LA GPA:
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology, Expected in 05/2018 - SUNY Buffalo State - Buffalo, NY GPA:
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