1. JEAN MARY VARGHESE
13462 Worleytown Road (717) 414-4784
Greencastle, PA 17225 jeanmjohn@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE
To provide exceptional treatment to individuals of various delays and deficits with proper evidence based practice.
EDUCATION/DEVELOPMENT
Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology
Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary and Early Childhood Education
Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey
WORK EXPERIENCE
NMS Healthcare Hagerstown, MD
Speech Language Pathologist March 2015 to present
Key achievements:
• Performed Blue Dye Assessment and determined when patients can initiate PO intake
• Inserted Passy Muir Valve on newly trached patients
• Closely monitored patients on vents and determined if they can be candidates for speaking valve
• Counseled patients and family on plan of care and rationale.
• Perform evaluation, re-assessment, discharge, etc. in timely manner according to departmental policy.
• Worked with individuals who primarily used electrolarynx to communicate following a laryngectomy
• Developed and implemented treatment programs as well as in-serviced staff and caregivers on appropriate
strategies for communication and swallowing
• Maintained a challenging caseload while supervising 2 CFs
Anchor Rehabilitation (Falling Springs Nursing & Rehab) Chambersburg, PA
Speech Language Pathologist Apr 2014 to March 2015
Key achievements:
• Identified and treated individuals with aphasia, apraxia, and dysarthria
• Conducted cognitive therapies and vocal exercises to improve communication skills of patients
• Diagnosed and treated several deficits related to voice, speech, cognition, swallow and language disorders
• Developed and initiated AAC devices for individuals with communication deficits (low tech devices –
alphabet board and high tech devices – dynavox)
• Developed and implemented treatment programs as well as in-serviced staff and caregivers on appropriate
strategies for communication and swallowing
• Maintained a challenging caseload while attaining an excellent productivity
Kindred Healthcare Inc. (Mennohaven) Chambersburg, PA

2. Speech Language Pathologist Dec 2011 to Apr 2014
Key achievements:
• Provided assessment and treatment to geriatric short-term rehabilitation and long-term inpatient populations.
• Administered formal and informal evaluations of speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing.
• Documented treatment goals and objectives, progress notes, recertification’s
• Presented patient progress at weekly rehabilitation staff meetings.
• Performed quarterly screens and audited patients on altered consistencies.
• Wrote comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation and follow-up reports to include information about current
levels of ability and recommendations for intervention.
Genesis Health Care Corporation (Waterview Center) Cedar Grove, NJ
Speech Language Pathologist June 2010 to Nov 2011
Key achievements:
• Provided assessment and treatment to geriatric short-term rehabilitation and long-term inpatient populations.
• Administered formal and informal evaluations of speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing.
• Documented treatment goals and objectives, TENS (Treatment Encounter Notes), progress notes, discharge
summaries, and recommendations in ROX- Rehab Optima software program.
• Presented patient progress at weekly rehabilitation staff meetings.
• Counseled patients and family on plan of care and rationale
• Demonstrate competent performance of Modified Barium Swallow Study or FEES.
• Perform evaluation, re-assessment, discharge, etc. in timely manner according to departmental policy.
• Wrote comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation and follow-up reports to include information about current
levels of ability and recommendations for intervention.
AFFILIATIONS/ CERTIFICATIONS
Certification in Vital Stimulation
NOMS certified
References:
1. Kathy Robinson
Physical Therapist
Community Home Healthcare
Phone: (717) 357-1588
2. Jillian Elliott
Occupational Therapist
Phone: (717) 360-4874
3. Kenny
Program Manager
Flagship Rehabilitation
Phone: (717) 496-3603