Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (2025-06 – Present)
- Provide comprehensive speech-language pathology services in acute care, including bedside swallow evaluations, cognitive-linguistic assessments, and dysphagia management
- Perform and interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS), adjusting consistencies and compensatory strategies in real time based on fluoroscopic findings
- Manage medically complex patients with conditions including stroke, TBI, respiratory compromise, and head and neck cancer
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team (MDs, RNs, dietitians, radiology) to support clinical decision-making and safe discharge planning
- Complete thorough chart reviews and interpret imaging to guide assessment and treatment planning
- Maintain efficient, legally defensible documentation in EMR systems including Cerner
- Completed Clinical Fellowship (CFY) within this role, meeting ASHA requirements for CCC-SLP certification
Acute Care Hospital Rotation - Student Clinician at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (2024-12 – Present)
- Conducted bedside swallow evaluations in ICU and acute care settings to identify risk of aspiration and silent aspiration, enhancing patient safety
- Using standardized and functional assessments, perform cognitive-linguistic evaluations for patients with neurological impairments, strokes, and TBIs
- Conducted MBS studies, dictating trial consistencies and adjusting therapeutic strategies based on real-time fluoroscopic findings to optimize patient outcomes
- Observe Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), and assist in patient education and recommendations
- Provided swallowing and cognitive therapy to improve safe oral intake strategies and enhance attention, memory, and problem-solving skills
- Read and interpret radiology imaging reports, and perform chart reviews to guide clinical decision-making
- Independent in writing SOAP notes and familiar with EMR, Cerner, EPIC, and eClinicalWorks
Lab Team Member at Translational Adaptive Group Lab (2024-01 – Present)
- Coordinated YES day for autism event, engaging community and raising funds for autism programs
- Assisted in Family Literacy Night, facilitating a shared interactive reading experience for English and Spanish-speaking families
- Led First Place Assisted Living Social, a community-based program supporting adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other neurodiversity
Practicum 3-4 Student Clinician at Midwestern University Speech Language Institute (2024-07 – 2024-11)
- Conducted comprehensive evaluations for voice and motor speech disorders, incorporating perceptual and acoustic measures
- Provided voice therapy for patients with muscle tension dysphonia, vocal fatigue, and hyperfunctional voice disorders
- Implemented evidence-based techniques, including Resonant Voice Therapy (RVT), Vocal Function Exercises (VFE), and Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract (SOVT) exercises
- Developed individualized treatment plans targeting breath support, pitch/loudness control, and coordination of phonation
- Educated patients on vocal hygiene and explained videostroboscopy findings to support understanding of vocal fold function
Practicum 1-2 Student Clinician at Midwestern University Speech Language Institute (2024-01 – 2024-07)
- Provided speech-language therapy to pediatric clients with developmental language disorders, phonological impairments, and social communication deficits
- Conducted articulation, phonological, and language assessments using standardized and informal measures
- Implemented evidence-based interventions including minimal pairs, auditory bombardment, PROMPT cueing, and literacy-based language activities
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans to support expressive/receptive language and speech sound production
- Facilitated caregiver education and home programming, enhancing skill carryover and generalization
- Delivered targeted therapy for social communication, pragmatic language, and cognitive-communication development
- Provided services to diverse populations, including clients utilizing augmentative communication modalities like ASL
Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Action Behavior Centers (2021-04 – 2023-05)
- Implemented evidence-based treatments according to current research standards for best practice in ABA therapy services
- Documented all activities related to clients' cases including initial evaluations, ongoing treatment plans and progress notes, discharge summaries, for accurate billing purposes
- Developed and implemented behavior plans tailored to individual client needs
- Supervised the implementation of Applied Behavior Analysis techniques in order to modify behaviors
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers in developing strategies for implementing ABA techniques at home or in the community setting
