Melanie Smith
Parker
Summary
Enthusiastic Speech Language Pathologist dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while participating as member of multidisciplinary case-management team. Experienced working with patients and families in the clinic and home settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist
Dragonfly Pediatric Speech Therapy
09.2022 - Current
- Provided speech and language services for children 1 to 5 years of age.
- Provided detailed therapy notes, data, and parent education for each session.
- Collaborated closely with service providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Provided transition reports for Child Find evaluators.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support communication through daily routines.
Speech Language Pathologist
MGA Homecare
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Treated children between ages birth to 13 years with speech and language development problems.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support patient progress.
- Completed evaluations and recertifications as needed.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
Speech Language Pathologist
Douglas County School District
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Provided speech therapy IEP services in the Early Childhood Education population (3-5 years of age).
- Completed IEP paperwork and Medicaid billing as needed.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with teachers and service providers regularly.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Experience in visual supports and AAC.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Rescue My Speech
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Improved patient communication skills by implementing individualized therapy programs in the clinic setrting.
- Created personalized treatment plans and provided consistent progress monitoring.
- Educated families on strategies for supporting their child's communication at home.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Davis School District
11.2001 - 05.2010
- Provided IEP speech and language services to children from preschool through middle school.
- Collaborated with teachers and service providers to best serve the needs of students.
- Completed IEP documentation as needed.
- Completed speech and language evaluations and reports as needed.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
California University of Pennsylvania
California, PA05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05.1999
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Direct Patient Care
- AAC Devices
- Case Management
- Documentation
- Compliance
- Communication Strategies
- Time Management Proficiency
- Patient Assessments
- Autism Spectrum Familiarity
- Home Health Care Expertise
- BLS Training
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist
Dragonfly Pediatric Speech Therapy
09.2022 - Current
Speech Language Pathologist
MGA Homecare
11.2020 - 12.2023
Speech Language Pathologist
Douglas County School District
08.2016 - 11.2021
Speech and Language Pathologist
Rescue My Speech
10.2010 - 01.2016
Speech and Language Pathologist
Davis School District
11.2001 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
California University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Disorders
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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