Speech-Language Pathologist Acute Care
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Melissa D. Bingham, M.A., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Jenks, OK 74037
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Professional Summary
I have been a speech-language pathologist for 27 years in long-term acute care hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, acute care hospitals, private practice, and schools. I have taught at the junior college level and supervised many graduate students during their externships. I am beginning my third year as a doctoral student in language literacy and culture in the College of Education and Human Sciences. I am interested in furthering research in speech-language pathology in both educational and professional areas. I am also interested in an academic position where I can provide evaluations and treatment as a speech-language pathologist.
Education
Oklahoma State University Ph.D. student in College of Education and Human Sciences, focus Language, Literacy, and Culture, 2022-current
Oklahoma State University Masters in Art, Communication Sciences and Disorders, 1997
Oklahoma State University Bachelors in Science, Physiology, minor Psychology, 1992
Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist through the Oklahoma Board of Examiners (OBESPA)
Certified Member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Certified Accent Modification specialist from the Institute of Language and Phonology (P-ESL)
NMES and sEMG Certified, The Guardian Way, Vitalstim trained
Certified Listening Integrated System and Voice Pro
MBSImP Certified
Supervision Training
Private Sector
New Employee Training for dysphagia in the LTAC setting-Cornerstone Hospital 2017-2022
International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative program director-Cornerstone Hospital, 2020-2022
Supervision of graduate students in speech-language pathology at the health department 1999-2001, LTAC 2017-2022
Schools
Jenks Public School substitute-2016, middle school, and high school, both in the classroom for honors English and as a speech-language pathologist
Supervised SLPA and Special Education Teacher 2013 at Bristow Public School
Tulsa Community College, 1992-1993 Taught Anatomy and Physiology and Nutrition
Awards
FDA Commendation 2007- Hispanic Literacy Education combined with WIC program for Hispanic-speaking children birth to five and their mothers.
Grants
Hispanic Literacy Program: Wrote and received grants from 1999-2007 for a program I created called the Hispanic Literacy Program to purchase books for Hispanic children in the WIC program four times a year. Kaleidoscope Foundation, Dollar General, Reach Out and Read, and Scholastics provided funding and books. Funding amounts were $2,500 a year for nine years. Book donations from other programs were 100-200 per year. The program served 750 families a year. Each family received four books a year, four lessons on the importance of reading at home with children in their native language, four language activities, and reading demonstrations to promote thematic learning of language associated with books.
Research Technician
Cobe Cardiovascular 1993-1995 Performed pressure tests using bovine and human blood to gather data on the sheer rate of platelets in extracorporeal circulation medical equipment.
Lab Assistant-1992-1993 St. Francis Hospital-Microbiology Department
International Experience
Speech-Language Pathologist 2009-2011-Volunteered to treat adults seeking accent modification from Belgium (an international lawyer) and Nigeria (a medical doctor). Treated articulation and voice deficits with children diagnosed with apraxia, puberphonia, and autism. Tutored students in spelling at St. John's International School.
Doctoral Student- I studied abroad in Belize at Ocean Academy-Caye Caulker High School, exploring the interconnectedness of the high school and community through naturalistic inquiry.
Publication
Bingham, M., & Bein, M. (2009). Teaching speech the fun way!: Parent manual for accompanying PEAC--parent education for articulation correction program. Two Harbors Press.
Presentations
Burnout in Speech-Language Pathologist: An occupational hazard, International Society for Educational Biography (ISEB) Annual Conference October 6, 2023
Egure, D., Afolbi, M., Woods, T., & Bingham, M. (2024). Exploring the Interconnectedness of High School and Community: A Naturalistic Inquiry. In Dismantling Racial Injustice and Constructing Educational Possibilities: A call to action. Philadelphia.
Advisory Committee
Advisory committee 2013-2015 with Kathy Wheat, Ph.D. director of the Oklahoma City Community College curriculum, for developing the first and only Speech-Language Pathologist Assistant (SLPA) curriculum.
Organizational Memberships
Oklahoma Speech-Language-Hearing Association (OSHA)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
Oklahoma Board of Examiners Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (OBESPA)
Professional Employment History
Digital Diagnostic Solutions (ddsok.com) 2022-present Lead Speech-Language Pathologist Mobile Modified Barium Swallow Testing using MBSImp protocol with videofluoroscopy, electronic reports, and images provided to providers on the same day.
Cornerstone Healthcare Group (LTAC) 2017-2022 Speech Language Pathologist Diagnosed and treated critically ill patients for speech, dysphagia, voice, language, and cognitive deficits. Performed MBS' at the bedside with C-arm and applied Passy-Muir valves in-line while on ventilators. Created the IDDSI protocol for the hospital. Created a picture system for the staff of IDDSI and dysphagia protocols for patients. Provided education to staff and families on diagnoses and treatment. Collaborated with staff to ensure quality patient care. Trained nursing students and occupational therapy students on dysphagia diagnoses using videofluoroscopy.
Supplemental Health Care, 2011-2015 Speech-Language Pathologist; contracted in Union Public School and Bristow Public Schools, SNFs, LTACs, hospitals
Owner-Virtual Speech Solutions, LLC 2011-
Contracted Speech-Language Pathologist for Presence- Prepared diverse exercises and activities during sessions with K-12 students, including digital texts and whiteboards in Oklahoma and New Mexico (licensed in both states at that time) to provide evaluations and treatments, including all IEP preparations virtually.
Coweta Public School, 2007-2008 Speech-Language Pathologist Treated severe to profound students from 6th-12th grade. Administrative duties included writing IEPs for students according to Federal guidelines, including all meetings and paperwork for billing Medicaid.
Tulsa City-County Health Department-Child Guidance-Tulsa, OK 1998-2007 Speech-Language Pathologist performed hearing screenings with an audiometer, tympanogram, newborn acoustic-emissions, and auditory brainstem response hearing screenings from birth to six years. Screened thousands of children for speech and language deficits at Head Start, among other locations. Provided community educational presentations for speech and language development, literacy, and social skill development. Hanen trained in It Takes Two to Talk, Learning Language and Loving It, and Target Word. Treated Children for speech and language delays. Created StoryTime for children and moms. Received Employee of the Month. Served as Employee president in 2001 and achieved a balanced budget through fundraising.
Broken Arrow Public Schools 1997-1998 Evaluated and treated students from pre-k to fourth grade. Administrative duties included writing IEPs for students according to Federal guidelines, including all meetings and paperwork for billing Medicaid.
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