NORAH ALOTAIBI

Riyadh, **, ***** 009*********** adfv8d@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Enthusiastic speech language pathologist with 4 years of experience. Skilled in performing evaluations and diagnosed communication skills, cognitive-communication deficits and dysphagia problems . Seeking to harness my knowledge, communication and interpersonal professional skills in teaching, counseling and help the world. Dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes while practicing as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

SKILLS

Competent in performing Bed-Side Swallowing Assessment and objective swallowing assessment “Modified Barium Swallow Study” with adults.

Knowledgeable in adult and pediatric audiology.

Case management expert.

Time management.

Maintain accurate treatment records including documentation of patient's response and progress in therapy, reassessment and changes in treatment plan in a timely manner.

Strong report writing and data collection skills with a commitment to evidence-based practice principles.

Aural Rehabilitation Knowledge.

Competent in performing Modified Barium Swallow Study.

Adept in standardize speech and communication tests.

Participate in interdisciplinary patient care meetings Provide patient/family education and training.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to perform multiple tasks and adapt to changing work situations.

WORK HISTORY

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST 01/2016 to 01/2020

Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City., Riyadh

Diagnosed and treated speech, language, communication, cognitive and swallowing related disorders.

Designed and implemented treatment plans for adults with CVAs, head injuries, cerebral palsy, progressive neurological disorders and dysphagia.

Performed evaluations for augmentative communication systems.

Worked to treat the patient as a whole and collaborated with PT and OT to meet functional goals.

Documented an initial evaluation and determined appropriate diagnosis and goals.

INTERNSHIP 02/2015 to 07/2015

King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research, Riyadh

Mentored extensively by an ASHA certified SLP in evaluating and treating patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy cochlear implant, Articulation and Phonological Processing Disorder and Dysphagia.

INTERNSHIP 07/2014 to 01/2015

King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research, Riyadh

Mentored by senior Audiologist in performing Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Speech Audiometry, Otoacoustic Emissions Testing, Auditory Brainstem Response(ABR) evaluation in adults and children.

SUMMER TRAINEE 06/2012 to 09/2012

King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh

Gained understanding of how to perform Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) procedures.

Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science : Speech And Hearing Pathology, 06/2014

King Saud University - Saudi Arabia

College of Applied Medical Sciences, graduate with 4.6/5.0 GPA.

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate Research Project, department of rehabilitation sciences, Dr. Lamya Alabdulakrim, King Saud University, January 2014- June 2014.

Key participant in research project to set a Practice Model of Saudi Speech-Language Pathologist at ministry of education in Saudi Arabia to assist school-based SLPs, administrators, teachers, and parents as they explore the role of the SLP in the school-based setting and work together to serve students.

Interpreted and analyzed quantitative and qualitative results

Nominated to present research project.

Document data using "SPSS" Statistics Desktop from completed participant surveys.

SLP LICENSE

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist- from Saudi Commission for Health Specialties #15RA0044795

MEMBERSHIP

Member in standards committee-CARF for the Brain Injury Specialty Program (2018-2019).

Saudi Society of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (SSSPA)

Member of speech and Hearing Student Club (vice-president) since 2013-2014.

ATTENDANCE CONFERENCE AND SEMINARS

Attended the Interpretation of Video-fluoroscopy Swallow Study Workshop, on 3rd, 4th and 5th of April 2018 at Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Attended the 7th Emirates Otorhinolaryngology Audiology and Communication Disorder Congress, on 18 to 20 January 2017 at Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Attended the international conference on otorhinolaryngology, Audiology and Speech, workshop on Voice Therapy Approaches: Principles of the semi-occluded vocal tract, on 18 February 2016 at Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh, and KSA.

Attended the 8th International Pan ARABFOS Conference, 4th Emirates Rhinology & Otology Conference, 3rd Arab & GCC Otology & Audiology Conference and 1st Advanced Arab Academy of Audiovestibular Conference of Otorhinolaryngology, Audiology & Communication Disorders, on 15-17 January 2014 at InterContinental Festival City, Dubai, UAE.

Attended the 4th PSMMC International Conference in Otolaryngology, Audiology and Communication Disorders, on 25-27 February 2013 at Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Attended the 1st Regional Symposium Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric, on 16th -17th of October 2012 at King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Participation in Multiple Sclerosis awareness day on October 26 and 27, 2018.

Participation in international Patient Experience conference Summit on January 23-25, 2018.

Participation in Janadriyah Festival on 7 and 8, 2017.

Participation in Interdisciplinary Management of Dysphagia and Nutrition as speaker in Sultan Bin Abdulaziz humanitarian City on February 6 and 7, 2017.

Participation with Women's Health unit in Sultan Bin Abdulaziz humanitarian City in the Stroke Awareness Day on November 1st, 2016.

Participation with Women's Health unit in Sultan Bin Abdulaziz humanitarian City in the International Women's Day on March, 2016.

Participation with Speech-Language Pathology/Swallowing department in King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in the second Saudi International Exhibition For People With Special Requirements (Diaa 2), on May 26 to 28, 2015.

Participation with Speech and Hearing Club at King Saud University since 2012, on:

- World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, on April 3, 2013

- World Autism Awareness Day, on April 5, 2013

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