•Perform comprehensive evaluations of motor-speech, language, swallowing, and cognition of patients with neurological, vascular, and degenerative disorders on brain injury unit, medically complex unit, and long-term acute care specialty hospital unitsDevelop and implement efficient treatment plans that include patient and family specific goals to facilitate functional independence, return to prior level of function, and improve quality of lifeCollaborate with interdisciplinary… Show more •Perform comprehensive evaluations of motor-speech, language, swallowing, and cognition of patients with neurological, vascular, and degenerative disorders on brain injury unit, medically complex unit, and long-term acute care specialty hospital unitsDevelop and implement efficient treatment plans that include patient and family specific goals to facilitate functional independence, return to prior level of function, and improve quality of lifeCollaborate with interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation team to facilitate generalization of recommendations, alert/monitor for changes in status, discuss plan of care, determine barriers to treatment or safe dischargeProvide patient and family education, training, and exercise programs to maximize progressDesign referral forms to increase physician knowledge of SLP services and rate of appropriate referralsPerform and interpret Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing for objective assessment of swallow function, to rule-out/define silent aspiration, and determine safest/least restrictive dietReport in weekly team conference meetings and family meetings to develop safe discharge plansEfficiently document with strong attention to detail to best describe current functional status and progression towards goals Supervised a full-time student for 13 weeks as clinical instructor and mentorServe as leader and moderator for the monthly GSPP Virtual Aphasia Support Group which includes planning meeting topics, creating agendas, obtaining speakers, facilitating group discussions, providing resources/support/communication outlet for those with aphasia, and obtaining/maintaining group membersPresent professional in-services to residents, nursing, and GSPP SLP special interest group to expand clinical knowledge of interdisciplinary team, improve safety, and share knowledge with colleagues Show less

Acute Care and Acute RehabilitationDeveloped orientation training protocols for full-time and PRN speech-language pathologistsProvided orientation and training to new clinical staff in complex skills including VFSSDocumented plans of care, evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress, discharge plans, and IPOCParticipated in family conferences to provide training and recommendations for discharge planningCollaborated with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to maximize… Show more Acute Care and Acute RehabilitationDeveloped orientation training protocols for full-time and PRN speech-language pathologistsProvided orientation and training to new clinical staff in complex skills including VFSSDocumented plans of care, evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress, discharge plans, and IPOCParticipated in family conferences to provide training and recommendations for discharge planningCollaborated with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to maximize patient careParticipated in team conferences for communication of results of evaluation and treatment Performed and interpreted Modified Barium Swallow Studies, clinical bedside swallowing evaluations, speech/language evaluations, motor-speech/voice evaluations, and cognitive-linguistic evaluationsProvided dysphagia management, cognitive-linguistic redevelopment, motor speech re-establishment, and language re-establishment to patients with neurological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disordersEducated patients/family members/ staff regarding treatment goals, patient progress, and discharge plans Show less

High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Unit:• Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for adult and geriatric patients with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders in the High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Units• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to maximize patient care• Collaborate with respiratory therapists for trach/vent patients• Manage tracheostomy and ventilator… Show more High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Unit:• Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for adult and geriatric patients with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders in the High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Units• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to maximize patient care• Collaborate with respiratory therapists for trach/vent patients• Manage tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients• Assess candidacy and managed use of Passy Muir speaking valve• Perform Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, clinical bedside swallowing evaluations, oral-motor examinations, and cognitive screenings/evaluations• Provide treatment in dysphagia management, cognitive-linguistic redevelopment, and motor speech re-establishment• Document plans of care, evaluations, daily notes, weekly notes, and discharge plans• Educate patients/family members/ staff regarding treatment goals, patient progress, and discharge planning• Organize and conduct in-services and community education events involving professional groups Show less

Subacute Rehabilitation and Long-term Care:• Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for adult and geriatric patients with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders in the High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Units• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to maximize patient care• Collaborate with respiratory therapists for trach/vent patients• Manage tracheostomy and ventilator dependent… Show more Subacute Rehabilitation and Long-term Care:• Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for adult and geriatric patients with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders in the High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Units• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to maximize patient care• Collaborate with respiratory therapists for trach/vent patients• Manage tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients• Assess candidacy and managed use of Passy Muir speaking valve• Perform Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies, Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing, clinical bedside swallowing evaluations, oral-motor examinations, and cognitive screenings/evaluations• Provide treatment in dysphagia management, cognitive-linguistic redevelopment, and motor speech re-establishment• Document plans of care, evaluations, daily notes, weekly notes, and discharge plans• Educate patients/family members/ staff regarding treatment goals, patient progress, and discharge planning Show less

Home HealthMade home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.Took pre- and post-baseline vitals to assess medical status and response to treatmentAccurately documented observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services using a tablet device to access electronic medical recordsCollaborated with multi-disciplinary care team via telephone to maximize patient care and meet goals

Independently manage the skilled SLP caseload for Brinton Woods Arlington WestProvide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for short- and long-term residents with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders Perform Clinical swallowing evaluations, oral-motor examinations, and cognitive-linguistic evaluationsApply knowledge of research-based interventionCollaborate weekly with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to… Show more Independently manage the skilled SLP caseload for Brinton Woods Arlington WestProvide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for short- and long-term residents with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders Perform Clinical swallowing evaluations, oral-motor examinations, and cognitive-linguistic evaluationsApply knowledge of research-based interventionCollaborate weekly with the Interdisciplinary Care Team in order to maximize patient careEducate patients/family members/ staff regarding treatment goals, patient progress, and discharge planning Collaborate with respiratory therapists for trach patientsManage tracheostomy patientsAssess candidacy and manage use of Passy Muir speaking valveDocument plans of care, evaluations, daily notes, weekly progress, and discharge plans Show less

Long Term Acute Care and Acute Rehabilitation•Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for adult and geriatric patients with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders in the High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Units•Collaborate with respiratory therapists for trach/vent patients•Manage tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients•Assessed candidacy and managed use of Passy Muir speaking valve•Perform… Show more Long Term Acute Care and Acute Rehabilitation•Provide diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention for adult and geriatric patients with various neurological, psychological, respiratory, vascular, and degenerative disorders in the High Intensity Care and Behavioral Health Units•Collaborate with respiratory therapists for trach/vent patients•Manage tracheostomy and ventilator dependent patients•Assessed candidacy and managed use of Passy Muir speaking valve•Perform Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Studies and clinical bedside swallowing evaluations, oral-motor examinations, and cognitive screenings/evaluations•Document plans of care, evaluations, daily notes, and weekly notes Show less

Off-Campus Placements include:1. Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital2. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center3. University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusTowson Clinic Experiences include:Pediatric and Adult Therapy•Implemented treatment in a multidisciplinary setting with occupational therapy for clients who have autism, articulation, and mixed receptive/expressive language disorders•Collaborated with families to provide information and… Show more Off-Campus Placements include:1. Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital2. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center3. University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown CampusTowson Clinic Experiences include:Pediatric and Adult Therapy•Implemented treatment in a multidisciplinary setting with occupational therapy for clients who have autism, articulation, and mixed receptive/expressive language disorders•Collaborated with families to provide information and strategies for the home Diagnostic Evaluation Team•Administered and analyzed standardized and non-standardized assessments, behavioral observations, instrumental procedures, and family interviews to evaluate internationally adopted children•Coded language samples using SALT •Submitted formally written reports with results and recommendations Screening Clinic•Conducted community based hearing screenings using pure tone audiometry and Immittance testing at child care centers and Head Start Centers Show less

Acute Care• Provided evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with dysphagia, aphasia, adult language disorders, and cognitive disorders due to CVA, TBI, respiratory disease, and neurodegenerative disease•Implemented in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, Intermediate Care Unit, Telemetry Units, and all medical/surgical units•Observed diagnosis and treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit•Performed VFSS and clinical bedside swallowing evaluations… Show more Acute Care• Provided evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals with dysphagia, aphasia, adult language disorders, and cognitive disorders due to CVA, TBI, respiratory disease, and neurodegenerative disease•Implemented in the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, Intermediate Care Unit, Telemetry Units, and all medical/surgical units•Observed diagnosis and treatment in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit•Performed VFSS and clinical bedside swallowing evaluations, oral-motor examinations, and cognitive screenings/evaluations•Documented plans of care, evaluations, and treatment notes Pediatric Outpatient•Evaluated and implemented treatment for clients who have feeding and swallowing needs, nonverbal/augmentative needs, processing disorders, apraxia, autism, articulation disorders, and fluency disorders•Provided AAC training using low, moderate, and high tech devices•Documented daily treatment notes, evaluations, and progress reports Show less

University of Maryland ALS Clinic •Collaborated with pulmonary, neurology, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing to assist with the needs and concerns of patients and their families with ALS •Performed oral-motor exams, cognitive screenings, and swallowing screeningsPost-Acute Rehabilitation •Set up and interpreted Modified Barium Swallow Studies •Administered clinical swallowing and cognitive evaluations and treatment •Attended weekly… Show more University of Maryland ALS Clinic •Collaborated with pulmonary, neurology, nutrition, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and nursing to assist with the needs and concerns of patients and their families with ALS •Performed oral-motor exams, cognitive screenings, and swallowing screeningsPost-Acute Rehabilitation •Set up and interpreted Modified Barium Swallow Studies •Administered clinical swallowing and cognitive evaluations and treatment •Attended weekly ENT clinic to assess tracheostomy status and changes •Interpreted Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing •Documented Interdisciplinary plans of care, evaluations, and patient notesJust for Kids Rehabilitation Program •Provided therapy for clients who have autism, articulation, apraxia, and mixed receptive/expressive language disorders Show less

•Prepared and presented lectures and labs relating to acoustic analysis •Conducted office hours, coordinated communication, and graded coursework

•Collected data and developed solutions for visual processing difficulties with color, shape, and motion•Scored testing videos for accuracy

•Aided the chronically ill with day-to-day activities

•Executed experiments, coded videos, scheduled appointments, and coordinated with families•Examined language skills in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

•Aided a licensed speech-language pathologist to achieve IEP goals•Provided treatment for autism spectrum disorder, hearing loss, Down Syndrome, and receptive/expressive language disorders