Pooja Ramesh Kumar
Speech language pathologist
Chennai
Summary
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with documented success providing speech and language support using augmentative communication devices and tools to enhance oral-motor skills. Assists patients with chronic speech and language impairments in healthcare and school-based settings to facilitate treatment options. RCI certified and Bachelor's in audiology and Speech Language Pathology.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Chennai
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Communicated with and treated students and clients with respect, kindness and empathy.
- Implemented and adhered to therapeutic treatment plans and protocols in recommended setting to optimize patient response.
- Pursued higher education and training while balancing work with clients.
- Maintained clean and safe work area and adhered to safety standards to provide nurturing environment for patients to thrive.
- Maintained caseload of 600+ treatment hours per week to effectively manage time and reduce burnout.
- Assessed and documented client progression and compared with baseline and standards.
- Monitored babies and young children with cognitive and motor developmental delays to provide supportive services.
- Performed clerical duties to prepare therapy materials and schedule exercises and activities.
- Liaised with Speech Language Pathologist to conduct speech and language screening to assess needs for intervention and treatment.
- Recorded patient progress and reported findings and results to supervising Speech-Language Pathologist.
- Modified and adapted instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Maintained and tested diagnostic and treatment equipment for proper function.
- Prepared charts and documented progress results in easy-to-read terminology to better inform patients.
- Prepared materials and equipment for use in hospitals, clinics and schoolrooms to meet therapy objectives.
- Supported, identified and celebrated developmental milestones to enhance relationship with patient.
- Assisted in client screenings concerning hearing, speech, language, voice and fluency.
- Facilitated therapy and lessons for students, following instructions from instructor.
- Maintained discipline with students in absence of lead instructor.
- Educated patient, family and community about speech-improvement to facilitate home-care therapy.
- Liaised with multi-disciplinary team to incorporate treatment plan ideas, goals and objectives.
Education
Masters in Speech Language Pathology - Speech Language Pathology
SRIHER
CHENNAI,INDIA09.2023
Bachelor's - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
SRIHER
CHENNAI,INDIA06.2021
Skills
- Speech Development
- Treatment Plan Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Speech-Language Pathologist Assistance
- Learning Disability Evaluation
- Voice Improvement Techniques
- Assistive Technology
- Patient Safety
- Educational Programs
- Speech Exercises
- Behavioral Assessment
- Speech and Language Evaluation
- Communication Strategies
- Lesson Plan Creation
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Student Plans
- Documenting Sessions
- Communicating with Patient Families
- Standardized Test Evaluation
- Autism and Spectrum Disorders
- Home Exercise Programs
- Therapy Services
- Individual Sessions
- Group Activities
- AAC Devices
Languages
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathology Student Clinician
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
09.2020 - 06.2021
Masters in Speech Language Pathology - Speech Language Pathology
SRIHER
Bachelor's - Speech-Language Pathology And Audiology
SRIHER
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