Suzanne F

Bilingual American Speech-Language Hearing Association certified clinician. Organized problem solver who is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively contribute to a hospital setting in the allied health science sector in a health institution.

Speech-Language Pathologist at Riverwalk Academy (2019-08 – 2021-05)

• Speech therapist serving students from kindergarten through 10th grade
• Treated pediatric population with communication disorders such as fluency disorders, language disorders, articulation disorders, Apraxia, Dyslexia, and phonological disorders using evidence-based therapy
• Resource for educators on education needed for acceptable milestones for areas related to speech and language development.
• Administered, interpreted, and created comprehensive reports for all individuals evaluated for speech and language deficits.

Student Clinician at HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital (2018-05 – 2018-06)

Inpatient rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive rehabilitation services for recovery after stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and hip fracture.

• Provided speech and language evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for adults suspected of having communication problems and difficulties
• Provided speech and language therapy/cognitive rehabilitation for post stroke and head-injured patients following residential rehabilitation programs when returning to the home environment.
• Provided dysphagia treatment for individuals experiencing difficulty in swallowing due to impaired progression of food from the mouth to the stomach.
• Adept in standardized speech tests
• Knowledge in Speech and language screenings and evaluations

Student Clinician at Chit Chat Therapy (2018-01 – 2018-04)

Private practice pediatric outpatient therapy services.

• Assisted supervising SLP in the diagnosis of speech and language impairments
• Provided speech and language interventions for patients with communication impairments including phonological and language disorders using evidence based therapy
• Provided skilled services in aural rehabilitation/habilitation therapy using evidence based therapy
• Documented patient's performance through electronic documentation
• Adept in standardized speech tests
• Knowledge in Speech and language screenings and evaluations

Student Clinician at Piedmont Medical Center (2017-05 – 2017-07)

Inpatient acute care, Outpatient rehab services.

• Assist in diagnosing and treating cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in the acute inpatient setting.
• Provided skilled services with the Speech Language Pathologist with clients who had swallowing and voice disorders with use of LSVT therapy.
• Provided skilled services with the Speech Language Pathologist with Bedside Swallow Evaluations and Modified Barium Swallowing Studies.
• Created functional goals and modified treatment plan as warranted.
• Completed daily SOAP notes using electronic documentation
• Counseled and made recommendations to patients and families about swallowing strategies and safe diets outside of therapy
• Provided skilled services through evaluating and treating neurologically impaired clients with speech, language, and cognitive impairments.
• Adept in standardized speech tests
• Knowledge in Speech and language screenings and evaluations
• Knowledge in Assistive Technology Communication Devices.
• Culturally competent care
• Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures

Student Intern at Springfield Elementary School (2016-09 – 2017-04)

• Treated pediatric population with communication disorders such as fluency disorders, language disorders, articulation disorders, Apraxia, Dyslexia, and phonological disorders using evidence-based therapy
• Documented Patient's performance through the preparation of charts and records.
• Taught positive reinforcement methods to redirect negative behaviors.
• Provided skilled services for individual activities based on differentiated learning needs.
• Provided skilled services for aural rehabilitation/habilitation therapy using evidence based therapy
• Adept in standardized speech tests
• Knowledge in Speech and language screenings and evaluations
• Culturally competent care
• Gentle and skilled with therapy procedures

Pharmacy Technician at Wal-Mart Pharmacy (2006-07 – 2008-07)

• Familiar with medications and uses.
• Responsible for first crucial steps of patient care in pharmacy.
• Collected, stored and retrieved patient data.
• Responsible for the filling of patient prescriptions.
• Maintained and ordered medical supplies.
• Conducted patient interviews to elicit registration information.

Master of Communication Disorders in Communication Disorders – The University of South Carolina (2018-08)

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with an Emphasis in Scientific Foundation – The University of South Carolina (2008-05)