Loretta Mauro
Franklin
Summary
Dynamic Speech-Language Pathologist with 30 years of experience and solid reputation for organization, compassion and attention to detail. Always enthusiastic to take on new cases and support patients' speech and communication goals through creative and effective treatment planning. Highly personable and productive clinical professional.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Gwen's Speech Therapy
07.2023 - Current
- Facilitated parent education sessions on topics related to early intervention strategies for speech and language delays in young children.
- Evaluated and diagnosed patients with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders using standardized assessments and clinical observations.
- Enhanced speech and language development in children by designing engaging activities and exercises targeting various skill levels.
- Established strong relationships with patients and families, fostering trust and collaboration towards shared treatment goals.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of patients'' swallowing abilities, leading to appropriate recommendations for diet modifications or further medical referrals when necessary.
- Increased patient satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality care and maintaining open lines of communication with families regarding progress updates.
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
06.2008 - 11.2020
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Habersham County Board Of Education
01.2013 - 05.2013
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Soliant Healthcare
08.2012 - 12.2012
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehab Solutions
01.2012 - 08.2012
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Macon County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech and Language Pathologist
Cherokee County Schools
04.2010 - 06.2010
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
NC DHHS Division Of Public Health
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Habersham County School System
08.2006 - 06.2007
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech-Language Pathologist
RehabCare
01.2007 - 05.2007
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jackson County School District
08.1998 - 06.2006
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Speech
Broward County Schools
08.1994 - 06.1998
- Educated patients and family members about various topics such as communication techniques or strategies to cope with and avoid personal misunderstandings.
- Documented developments and regressions in patients' speech, making treatment adjustments based on latest information.
- Recorded patient prognosis, treatment and responses into reports and patient charts.
- Engaged parents and families in therapy process to support student progress.
- Provided information on speech improvement techniques and non-verbal communication methods.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare providers to develop comprehensive care plans.
- Monitored patients' progress and adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Facilitated improvement in clients' control of breathing mechanisms, jaw and facial muscles.
- Created and implemented treatment plans intended to address speech and language issues in collaboration with other clinical professionals.
- Evaluated speech and language abilities by administering diagnostic tests.
- Treated children between ages 5 to 12 with speech and language development problems.
- Instructed clients in techniques for more effective communication such as sign language, lip reading and voice improvement.
- Stayed abreast of updates to treatment strategies in speech and language therapy.
- Interpreted results and proposed intervention plans incorporating short and long-range goals.
- Built solid understanding of individual patients issues through analysis of speech and hearing evaluations.
- Worked with education and medical personnel to develop strategies allowing better communication with individuals with speech and hearing impediments.
- Delivered home care therapy to long-term care patients and assisted with ROM and stretching exercises.
- Continually collaborated with parents and teachers to achieve speech therapy goals.
- Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
- Contributed to team meetings and collaborated with management in patient recovery program decision-making process.
- Wrote reports detailing interventions and student responses.
Education
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL05.1984
Skills
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech and Language Screenings
- Communication Strategies
- Therapeutic techniques
- Creativity and innovation
- Oral expression
- Assessments
- Instructional skills
- Team collaboration
- Caseload management
- Progress monitoring
- Relationship building
- Patience and tolerance
- Documentation and reporting
- Patient education
- Documentation skills
- Time management
- Diagnostic analysis
- Report preparation
- Teamwork
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Self motivation
- Goal setting
- Time management abilities
- Family counseling
- Monitor patient progress
- Administer evaluations
- Implement treatment plans
- Clinical evaluation
- Speech and language evaluation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Communication strategies
- Treatment Planning
- Creative thinking
- Treatment plan development
- Patient assessment
- Patient advocacy
- Speech exercises
- Flexible schedule
- Excellent communication
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Clinical documentation
- Professionalism
- Continuous improvement
- Professional demeanor
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Gwen's Speech Therapy
07.2023 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
HealthPRO Heritage
07.2021 - 06.2023
Speech-Language Pathologist
Aegis Therapies
02.2021 - 06.2021
Speech-Language Pathologist
Habersham County Board Of Education
01.2013 - 05.2013
Speech-Language Pathologist
Soliant Healthcare
08.2012 - 12.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
Rehab Solutions
01.2012 - 08.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
Macon County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2011
Speech and Language Pathologist
Cherokee County Schools
04.2010 - 06.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kindred Healthcare Inc.
06.2008 - 11.2020
Speech-Language Pathologist
NC DHHS Division Of Public Health
06.2007 - 05.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist
RehabCare
01.2007 - 05.2007
Speech-Language Pathologist
Habersham County School System
08.2006 - 06.2007
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jackson County School District
08.1998 - 06.2006
Speech
Broward County Schools
08.1994 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education
Florida Atlantic University
Master of Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Nova Southeastern University
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