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DEBORAH BUCKREIS

***** *'Keefe Court, Las Vegas, NV 89144 H: 702-***-**** ad0fxd@r.postjobfree.com Accomplished Speech Therapist familiar with all aspects of managing screening, evaluation and treatment activities. Extensive knowledge of dysphagia, MBS, PMV/Vent, Aphasia, TBI, fluency and voice disorders.

Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in Nevada

Certificate of Clinical Confidence (CCC) held since 1996 and is recognized by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA)

Acute care comprehension

Outpatient therapy background

Acute rehabilitation background

Dysphagia knowledge

Assistive Technology Communication

Devices

TBI knowledge

Culturally aware

Team training and supervision

Medicaid billing competency

Time management proficiency

Empathetic and patient

Gentle and skilled with therapy

procedures

Strong medical ethic

Strong clinical judgment

Problem resolution ability

Patient/family focused

Acute Speech Language Pathologist Feb 2013 to Current Mountain View Hospital Las Vegas, NV

Provided Assessment and intervention for the following: Traumatic Brain Injury. Dysarthria, Dysphagia, Aphasia, Apraxia.

Perform and interpret MBS

NMES for intervention with dysphagia patients.

PMV placement, laryngectomy after care and artificial voicing. Assessment and intervention of outpatient clinic patients. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Jan 2009 to Dec 2013 SilverHills Health Care Center Las Vegas, NV

Evaluated and assessed geriatric patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.

Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports. Maintained organized documentation and patient files. Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Acute Speech Language Pathologist - PRN Aug 2006 to Dec 2013 HealthSouth Acute Hospital/Complex Care Hospital Las Vegas, NV Provided Assessment and intervention for the following: TBI, Aphasia,Dysphagia, Dysarthria, Apraxia

Utilization of NMES for intervention

Performed MBS and interpreted results

PMV placement, laryngectomy after care and artificial voicing. Speech Language Pathologist Oct 2000 to Feb 2013

Clark County School District Las Vegas, NV

Provided speech and language services including evaluation and intervention to preschool children (3-5 yrs of age) and school aged children grades K-5th grade with a variety of diagnosis Including patients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation and Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorders.

Conducted regular IEP meetings to address educational concerns related to speech therapy.

Counseled and made recommendations to patients and their caretakers and families about communicative strategies and devices.

Director of Rehabilitation May 1999 to Oct 2000

The Plaza Regency at Sun Mountain Las Vegas, NV

Rehabilitation for SNF facility and Certified Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility. Responsible for efficient and profitable management of PT/OT/ST services. Ensure departments compliance with regulatory guidelines. Development of new SNF and CORF rehab departments and their policies & procedures. Work closely with the facilities ancillary staff with their QA and CQI efforts. Provide efficient and timely communication of patients' progress to appropriate insurers/ providers.

Provide patient tracking of delivered services in relation to PPS. Prepare facility cost reports and productivity statistics. Promote/ Market the rehabilitation department and its services to physicians, case managers & discharge planners.

Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of various personnel. Speech Language Pathologsit Aug 1998 to Aug 1999

Symphony Rehabworks Las Vegas, NV

Provide Speech Therapy services in a SNF / Acute Care Hospital. Position eliminated due to the introduction of PPS. Evaluated and assessed geriatric patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.

Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports. Maintained organized documentation and patient files. Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Speech Language Pathologist Aug 1998 to Jan 1999

Symphony Rehabworks/IHS Pueblo, CO

Evaluated and assessed geriatric patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.

Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports. Maintained organized documentation and patient files. Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Speech Language Pathologist- Travel Position Jan 1997 to Mar 1998 American Rehabilitation Services Pueblo, CO

Evaluated and assessed geriatric patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.

Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports. Maintained organized documentation and patient files. Education and Training

Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Speech Language Pathologist- Travel Position Oct 1996 to Jan 1997 Speech Pathologist Pueblo, CO

Evaluated and assessed geriatric patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.

Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports. Maintained organized documentation and patient files. Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Speech Language Pathologist- CFY May 1995 to Oct 1996 NovaCare Pueblo, CO

Complete Clinical Fellowship year to earn CCC

Evaluated and assessed geriatric patients to establish measurable goals to promote restoration of functional abilities.

Planned for discharges and communicated findings and progress in detailed reports. Maintained organized documentation and patient files. Provided the highest quality of care to patients and their families. Masters of Arts Degree, Communication Disorders 5/95 Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

Bachelor of Science Degree, Speech Pathology 5/93

Kansas State University Manhattan, KS

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