Nida Ahmed
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated speech-language pathologist adept at conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored therapy plans to enhance communication abilities in diverse populations. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and advocate for patient needs, ensuring effective treatment strategies and positive outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem
Parkway Hills Nursing and Rehab
San Diego
02.2026 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language assessments for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted treatment plans as necessary for effectiveness.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate records in compliance with regulations.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Golden Hill Post Acute
San Diego
07.2025 - Current
- Evaluated patient communication abilities through standardized assessments and observations.
- Developed personalized treatment plans targeting speech and language improvement.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions to enhance patients' communication skills.
- Educated families on speech therapy techniques and home exercises.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Advocated for patients' needs within the healthcare facility and community resources.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mission Home Health
San Diego
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Specialized in dysphagia and cognitive therapy, conducting bedside swallow evaluations and recommending appropriate compensatory strategies, including posture adjustments, modified diets, and oral-motor exercises.
- Trained patients and caregivers on strategies to support daily communication, improve memory retention, and maximize functional independence.
- Provided education to caregivers and families on safe feeding techniques, including instructions for assisting with meals, identifying signs of aspiration, and using adaptive equipment.
- Coordinated with dietitians and physicians to develop and implement comprehensive care plans for patients with swallowing difficulties, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Shaina Speaks Therapy and Coaching
San Diego
08.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted comprehensive speech and language evaluations for pediatric patients, including standardized tests, informal assessments, and observational methods.
- Identified and diagnosed speech and language disorders, such as articulation disorders, language delays, fluency disorders, and cognitive-communication disorders.
- Developed and administered individualized assessment plans tailored to each child's needs and developmental stage.
- Provided direct therapy to children with various speech and language disorders, including articulation therapy, language intervention, and fluency therapy.
Clinical Fellowship Year
Paradise Valley Healthcare Center
National City
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders in patients.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals.
- Assessed and treated patients with dysphagia and provided recommendations for modified diets/textures, and swallow exercises.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
- Proficient in documentation with use of Net Health/Rehab Optima and PointClickCare.
- Interpreted MBSS results for patients and devised treatment plans accordingly.
Graduate Student Clinician: Fieldwork
La Mesa Healthcare Center
La Mesa
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Evaluated and treated patients with communication, voice, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders.
- Completed necessary documentation with use of Net Health/Rehab Optima and PointClickCare.
- Observed and translated results for MBS studies.
- Collaborated with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care outcomes.
Graduate Student Clinician: Fieldwork
Life Steps Therapy
Chula Vista
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Developed therapy and treatment plans for early intervention clients with articulation disorders, speech sound disorders, and language delays.
- Recorded objective data in daily SOAP notes to show client progress toward goals.
- Administered standardized pediatric assessments.
Graduate Student Clinician: Fieldwork
Sage Canyon Elementary School
Del Mar
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Evaluated and treated elementary school students with articulation disorders, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, and social communication disorders (in-clinic & telehealth).
- Assisted with writing IEP plans, progress notes, and creating lesson plans.
- Co-treated in special education classrooms.
Registered Behavior Technician
Xcite Steps
San Diego
03.2020 - 04.2021
- Taught clients with autism basic skills to regulate behavior and improve communication skills.
- Implemented ABA therapy to assist clients with social skills.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
AVID Tutor
Plano Independent School District
Plano
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Supplied academic and social resources to high school and middle school students, improving writing processes and enhancing study, note-taking, test-taking, and stress management skills.
- Facilitated college decision processes for students, helping them navigate options and make informed choices.
- Cultivated perseverance mindset in students through long-term success visualization techniques.
Education
Masters - Speech Language Pathology
Emerson College
Boston, MA01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
California State University San Marcos
San Marcos, CA01-2020
Associate of Arts - University Studies Emphasis in Social Sciences
Palomar College
San Marcos, CA12-2018
Healthcare studies
University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX12-2017
Skills
- Speech assessment
- Feeding and swallowing assessment
- Cognitive-communication therapy
- Assessment techniques
- Therapy program development
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Documentation compliance
- Communication enhancement
- Problem solving
- Multilingual communication strategies
Certification
- CPR certified
- SLP-CCC
- ASHA certification
Specialty Graduate Coursework
- Autism
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Person Centered Care: Perspectives Across the Lifespan
Languages
Bangla/Bengali
Graduate Student Clinician Fieldwork
- La Mesa Healthcare Center, La Mesa, CA, 01/2023-06/2023, Evaluated and treated patients with communication, voice, cognitive-linguistic and swallowing disorders., Completed necessary documentation with use of Net Health/Rehab Optima and PointClickCare., Observed and translated results for MBS studies, Collaborated with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals for optimal patient care outcomes.
- Life Steps Therapy, Chula Vista, CA, 08/2022-12/2022, Developed therapy and treatment plans for early intervention clients with articulation disorders, speech sound disorders, and language delays., Recorded objective data in daily SOAP notes to show client progress toward goals., Administered standardized pediatric assessments.
- Sage Canyon Elementary School, Del Mar, CA, 01/2022-04/2022, Evaluated and treated elementary school students with articulation disorders, speech sound disorders, fluency disorders, and social communication disorders (in-clinic & telehealth)., Assisted with writing IEP plans, progress notes, and creating lesson plans., Co-treated in special education classrooms.
Clinical Fellowship Year
Paradise Valley Healthcare Center, National City, CA, 07/2023, 06/2024, Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders in patients., Developed individualized treatment plans based on assessment results and patient goals., Assessed and treated patients with dysphagia and provided recommendations for modified diets/textures, and swallow exercises., Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team consisting of physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and physical therapists., Proficient in documentation with use of Net Health/Rehab Optima and PointClickCare., Interpreted MBSS results for patients and devised treatment plans accordingly.
Timeline
Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem
Parkway Hills Nursing and Rehab
02.2026 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Golden Hill Post Acute
07.2025 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Mission Home Health
10.2024 - 07.2025
Speech-Language Pathologist
Shaina Speaks Therapy and Coaching
08.2024 - 10.2024
Clinical Fellowship Year
Paradise Valley Healthcare Center
07.2023 - 06.2024
Graduate Student Clinician: Fieldwork
La Mesa Healthcare Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Graduate Student Clinician: Fieldwork
Life Steps Therapy
08.2022 - 12.2022
Graduate Student Clinician: Fieldwork
Sage Canyon Elementary School
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Behavior Technician
Xcite Steps
03.2020 - 04.2021
AVID Tutor
Plano Independent School District
08.2016 - 12.2017
Masters - Speech Language Pathology
Emerson College
Bachelor of Science - Speech Language Pathology
California State University San Marcos
Associate of Arts - University Studies Emphasis in Social Sciences
Palomar College
Healthcare studies
University of Texas At Dallas