MADISON LAROCCA M.S., CCC-SLP
Nashville
Summary
Dynamic healthcare and related service provider with expertise and experience in assessing and treating across a life span of those with diverse cognitive communication and swallowing disorders. Strong analytical skills combined with a talent for building rapport with individuals to facilitate improved client engagement, satisfaction, and results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Speech Language Pathologist/Supervisor
The McKendree: Post Acute and Skilled Rehabilitation
03.2025 - Current
- Provide bedside swallow evaluations utilizing clinical observations combined with further instrumental assessment tools as needed
- Participate in plan of care meetings with caregivers and medical team to discuss patients progress and discharge plans
- Mentored graduate student clinician on site while evaluating and treating patients with cognitive communication disorders and swallowing disorders
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
PROJECT PLAY THERAPY
07.2022 - 01.2025
- Delivered specialized therapeutic interventions for a diverse range of student diagnoses such as Intellectual Disability and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Obtain augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices through medical device companies based on the individual's needs.
- Trained team members on the effective utilization and implementation of AAC devices for communication.
- Monitor the progress of clients using data collection techniques, such as graphing and tracking client performance over time.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
PROJECT PLAY THERAPY
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Led IEP meetings and support team meetings, collaborating with OTs, PTs, parents, and teachers to provide quality services.
- Initiated and facilitated reevaluation meetings to ensure students' progress and development.
- Demonstrated proficiency in record-keeping and documentation of client progress.
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
PROJECT PLAY THERAPY: OutPatient Clinic
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Conducted assessments and created treatment plans for pediatric clients with various communication disorders.
- Implemented play-based therapy techniques to enhance client engagement and progress.
- Collaborated with certified SLP to provide high-quality care and support to clients' needs.
Graduate Student Clinician
OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed bedside swallow evaluations to ascertain optimal diets for patients.
- Assessed speech, language, and cognition using bedside WAB and MOCA for patients with diagnosis of CVA, TIA, and TBI
- Teamed up with interprofessional staff such as GI, nursing staff, physicians, PT, OT, dietician and radiology to make suitable medical decisions after evaluations.
- Educated patients, families, and staff on compensatory strategies.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Communication and Sciences of Disorders
Saint Xavier University
Chicago, IL05-2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2020
Skills
- Assistive Technology Implementation
- Data analysis
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Thrives in Fast-Paced Environments
Certification
- Clinical Supervisor 03/01/2026
- Licensed Speech Pathologist in the State of Tennessee, 08/03/23
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology, 06/28/23
Timeline
Certified Speech Language Pathologist/Supervisor
The McKendree: Post Acute and Skilled Rehabilitation
03.2025 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
PROJECT PLAY THERAPY
08.2022 - 10.2022
Speech-Language Pathologist Clinical Fellow
PROJECT PLAY THERAPY: OutPatient Clinic
08.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Speech Language Pathologist
PROJECT PLAY THERAPY
07.2022 - 01.2025
Graduate Student Clinician
OSF LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY
12.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Speech and Hearing Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science (M.S.) - Communication and Sciences of Disorders
Saint Xavier University
References
Available upon request