Speech-Language Pathology Inpatient Rehabilitation

ISABELLA M. ROACHE

State College, PA **************@*****.*** 609-***-****

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-roache-720810200 Dedicated and enthusiastic speech-language pathology clinical fellow, eager to apply my academic foundation and clinical training to provide exceptional speech, language, and swallowing assessment and therapy services. Committed to fostering effective communication and swallowing skills and supporting the diverse needs of clients, while collaborating with other professionals on the care team, as well as family and caregivers to both create a positive rehabilitation experience and encourage maintenance of skills following discharge from inpatient rehabilitation services. EDUCATION

Master of Science, 2023–2025 Bachelor of Arts, 2019–2023 Communication Sciences and Disorders Linguistics, Psychology, & Classics The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA GPA: 4.0 GPA: 3.68, Dean’s List

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Clinical Externship (Inpatient Rehabilitation) January 2025–present Encompass Health – Nittany Valley, Pleasant Gap, PA

Provided comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations for patients recovering from neurological conditions, including stroke and traumatic brain injury.

Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans for 25+ patients weekly, focusing on communication recovery, cognitive rehabilitation, and dysphagia management.

Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes and develop holistic rehabilitation strategies.

Conducted instrumental swallowing assessments using FEES (Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing) and modified barium swallow studies to accurately diagnose and treat complex swallowing disorders.

Implemented evidence-based cognitive-communication interventions for patients with acquired neurological deficits, utilizing compensatory strategies and cognitive-linguistic exercises to maximize functional communication.

Documented patient progress, wrote detailed clinical reports, and conducted family education sessions to support patient recovery and home management strategies.

Specialized in aphasia rehabilitation, utilizing advanced therapeutic techniques to help patients regain language skills and improve overall communication independence.

Managed complex dysphagia cases, providing diet recommendations, compensatory techniques, and direct swallowing interventions to reduce aspiration risk and improve nutritional intake.

Maintained accurate and timely electronic medical records, ensuring compliance with hospital documentation standards and regulatory requirements.

Clinical Externship Mini-Placement (Outpatient + School) June–August 2024 ProCare PT + Soaring Heights School, Altoona, PA

Supported pediatric clients with diverse communication disorders, including articulation, language delay, and autism spectrum disorders under direct supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist.

Conducted initial speech and language screenings, assisted in comprehensive assessment documentation, and collaborated with multidisciplinary team, including physical therapists, occupational therapists, paraeducators, and special education teachers, to develop individualized treatment plans.

Implemented evidence-based intervention strategies for children aged 3-18, focusing on improving communication skills through play-based and developmentally appropriate therapy techniques. SLP Graduate Student Clinician August 2023–December 2024 PSU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, University Park, PA

Provided direct clinical speech-language services to diverse client population under clinical supervisor's guidance, documenting session progress and client outcomes.

Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments using standardized evaluation protocols and diagnostic tools.

Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans targeting communication disorders across various age groups and diagnostic profiles.

Collaborated with graduate clinician team and supervisors to refine clinical assessment and intervention strategies.

Maintained accurate clinical documentation and participated in weekly supervision and case conference meetings to enhance clinical skill development.

Experience in the following areas:

- SPEAK OUT! Group Therapy for voice/resonance disorders secondary to Parkinson’s disease

- Voice/resonance evaluation and treatment

- Cognitive-linguistic evaluation and treatment for cognitive-communication deficits secondary to mild cognitive impairment (MCI)

- Accent modification evaluation and (elective) therapy for French-English bilingual

- Fluency therapy for adult PWS with Dx of mild-moderate childhood-onset fluency disorder and a moderate cognitive affect

Community Placements:

- Conducted SLUMS, EAT-10, and MMQ screeners in a SNF setting

- Facilitated cognitive and voice group therapy sessions in a SNF setting

- Speech and language screening and pull-out group therapy in a preschool setting

- Administration of standardized language assessments in an autism-support classroom RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Graduate Research Assistant, Dept. of CSD, Pennsylvania State University August 2023–December 2024 AAC & Literacy Lab, PI: Jessica Caron, Ph.D.

Create literacy instruction materials to be used during intervention

Performed literature searches for Master’s-level research paper Undergraduate Research Assistant, Dept. of Psychology, Bucknell University January 2021–May 2023 Multisensory Speech Perception Lab, PI: Aaron Mitchel, Ph.D.

Performed literature searches, data entry, and data analysis

Recruited participants and scheduled subject trials

Conducted subject trials for an experiment testing proprioceptive drift as it correlates to traits linked to autism spectrum disorder and an experiment testing the effectiveness of multisensory meditation on pain perception

Spear-headed a research project looking at the effects of face masks on identity recognition CERTIFICATIONS & SKILLS

New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy in American Sign Language January 2019

Intermediate proficiency in ASL

SLUMS, MoCA, ABCD, RBMT-3, FEES, EAT-10, SSI-4, GFTA-3, CELF-5, PPVT, PLS-5

SFA, AbSANT, CART + ACT, SPEAK OUT!, LSVT Loud

VisiPitch, Audiometer, Praat, TF-32, Excel, SPSS

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