Tonya C. Young
Durham
Summary
Delivered numerous comprehensive assessments and personalized interventions to a diverse population in educational and healthcare settings Contributed to significant advancements in speech-language outcomes for clients with varying needs.
Results-oriented healthcare professional with robust background in assessing and treating communication disorders. Proven track record in developing effective treatment plans that enhance patient communication abilities. Known for strong team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech-Language Pathologist
Murdoch Developmental Center
06.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded initiatives within the assigned cottage’s interdisciplinary framework to enhance effective communication methods; played a pivotal role in maximizing swallowing safety protocols that benefited over 40 individuals daily
- Established rapid assessment protocols to identify swallowing-related challenges in residents, resulting in effective interventions executed within one week based on critical observation reports from nursing staff that enhanced safety
- Administered comprehensive modified evaluations annually for around 40 individuals with intellectual disabilities; identified skill retention in roughly half while systematically tracking loss of communication capabilities over time
- Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams to enhance direct treatment approaches; directly impacted the maintenance of effective communication strategies across all units in assigned cottage for approximately 40 individuals
- Attended annual and ad-hoc interdisciplinary meetings to devise actionable strategies that improved individuals' independence in daily activities, resulting in steady maintenance of activities of daily living over six months
Speech-Language Pathologist
Guilford County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted thorough evaluations and personalized intervention plans for a caseload of 70 students with varied communication disorders, achieving measurable progress in speech and language development across grades K-5
- Directed collaboration between speech therapy and other essential educational programs, enhancing interdepartmental communications which directly increased service access for a diverse caseload exceeding 70 students experiencing communication disorders
- Streamlined processes with a comprehensive scheduling framework that integrated three key service modalities – classroom interventions, consultations/collaboration sessions, and specialized pull-outs – enhancing accessibility to speech therapy sessions without disrupting core academic activities
- Formulated customized Individual Educational Programs (IEPs) for over 30 students, ensuring strict compliance with legal and ethical standards while enabling each student to achieve one speech or language goal per grade level
- Analyzed over 30 IEPs and evaluation reports monthly, establishing a standardized approach that enhanced service delivery consistency across the district while ensuring compliance with legal mandates
Speech-Language Pathologist
Central Regional Hospital
10.2012 - 06.2021
- Treated an average caseload exceeding 6 patients daily while specializing in comprehensive assessments across age brackets ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics; created individualized care approaches resulting in improved communication skills post-treatment
- Facilitated individualized therapy sessions that aligned with medical guidelines from physicians regarding communication impairments; achieved measurable improvements as documented through weekly progress notes shared among providers
- Screened approximately 50+ incoming patients monthly through structured assessments focusing on verbal and auditory capabilities, refining recommendations which resulted in expedited access to essential therapy resources
- Designed individualized therapy plans based on comprehensive assessments of patient needs, markedly enhancing communication abilities in over 75% of cases after just three months of targeted sessions
- Performed formal Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS) and informal dysphagia assessments, ensuring swallow safety for 50+ patients monthly while recommending diet modifications to specialized medical professionals based on assessment outcomes
Travel Speech-Language Pathologist
Staff Rehab
04.2012 - 10.2012
- Assessed and treated over 30 short-term rehabilitation and long-term care patients experiencing communication disorders, including dysphagia, speech difficulties, language impairments, and cognitive challenges on a weekly basis
- Captured detailed weekly progress notes while strictly following established documentation protocols; this systematic approach improved compliance rates by 20%, facilitating better interdisciplinary communication within the healthcare team
- Collaborated daily with specialists such as occupational therapists and doctors; exchanged insights leading to improved care coordination for all short-term rehab and long-term care clients across the facility
Speech-Language Pathologist
Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Acquired necessary physician orders for speech evaluations; streamlined the intake process resulting in rapid evaluations scheduled within 24-48 hours of admission
- Delivered individual therapy sessions for 30+ short and long-term rehabilitation patients experiencing speech, language difficulties, and dysphagia due to neurological degenerative diseases, CVA, or TBI
- Recorded and maintained accurate clinical records on over 30 patients weekly, facilitating continuity of care across the multi-disciplinary team involved with speech-language interventions for optimal rehabilitation results
- Gained substantial experience collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals, enhancing patient outcomes and ensuring comprehensive treatment plans for over 30 patients per week in speech therapy
Speech-Language Pathologist (Full time & PRN Basis)
Spoken-4 Communications
06.2007 - 01.2011
- Conducted individualized therapeutic interventions focusing on expressive and receptive language development in childhood populations; achieved progress in communicative abilities across a caseload of 15+ clients monthly
- Executed comprehensive speech-language screenings for over 50 children quarterly to identify children needing thorough assessments to further determine necessity for specialized instruction provided by a Speech-Language Pathologist
- Devised structured approaches to deliver targeted speech-language interventions while ensuring accurate tracking of developmental milestones via consistent logging in monthly progress notes for over 30 clients
Speech-Language Pathologist (School Contract & Early Intervention)
Kid’s r Us Therapy
02.2009 - 09.2010
- Designed and completed comprehensive lesson plans, addressing the unique needs of 30+ children with articulation, fluency, and specific-language impairment disorders in a school setting over one academic year
- Facilitated IEP meetings involving teachers, caregivers, and school leaders; collaborated on effective learning strategies tailored for a caseload of 30+ children requiring specialized speech interventions
- Formulated comprehensive IEPs focusing on speech-language development for over 30 children: enhanced collaboration among educators, parents, and specialists resulting in a more effective approach to specialized instruction
- Administered thorough diagnostic assessments identifying specific speech deficits for young clients; formulated specific intervention plans leading to measurable improvements in both expressive and receptive language skills
Speech-Language Pathologist
KEG Therapies
06.2006 - 09.2010
- Provided individualized therapy for home health patients with speech, language and dysphagia difficulties secondary to neurological degenerative diseases, cerebrovascular accident (CVA) and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Diagnosed common cognitive deficits affecting daily living activities via standardized assessment tools like Cognitive Linguistic Quick Test (CLQT); utilized findings to devise functional therapeutic objectives leading to improvement in client engagement during sessions
- Fostered strong relationships while collaborating on interdisciplinary projects aimed at optimizing patient outcomes across diverse cases like dysphagia or cognitive impairments affecting daily living activities
Speech-Language Pathologist
Durham Public Schools
09.2008 - 02.2009
- Collaborated in more than 30 Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings annually with educators, parents, and administrators to create tailored learning strategies for over 30 children facing communication challenges
- Designed individualized educational goals for each child within the caseload of 30+, utilizing data-driven assessments to ensure alignment with best practices in managing articulation, fluency and specific-language impaired deficits among diverse learners
- Conducted hearing screenings for over 70 school-aged children annually, utilizing findings to establish Individual Education Plans (IEP) that enhanced learning outcomes and communication skill development
Education
Master of Health Administration -
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)
Winston-Salem, NC05.2023
Master of Education - Communication Disorders
North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
Durham, NCBachelor of Arts - English Education
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC05-1996
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Awareness
- Effective Conflict Resolution
- Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
- Effective Interpersonal Communication
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Effective Written Communication
- Clinical Diagnostic Testing
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Certification
- North Carolina Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist, 7743
- American Speech-language Hearing Association (ASHA), #12113025
Affiliations
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
- National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2004-2006)
Timeline
Speech-Language Pathologist
Murdoch Developmental Center
06.2022 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Guilford County Schools
08.2021 - 06.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist
Central Regional Hospital
10.2012 - 06.2021
Travel Speech-Language Pathologist
Staff Rehab
04.2012 - 10.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist
Capital Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 04.2012
Speech-Language Pathologist (School Contract & Early Intervention)
Kid’s r Us Therapy
02.2009 - 09.2010
Speech-Language Pathologist
Durham Public Schools
09.2008 - 02.2009
Speech-Language Pathologist (Full time & PRN Basis)
Spoken-4 Communications
06.2007 - 01.2011
Speech-Language Pathologist
KEG Therapies
06.2006 - 09.2010
Master of Health Administration -
Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)
Master of Education - Communication Disorders
North Carolina Central University (NCCU)
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
North Carolina Central University
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