Nydia Gonzalez Lopez MS, CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
Work History
President and Clinic Director
Advanced Therapy Group
5 2005 - Current
- Administrator of human resources, clinical personnel, and accounting department
- Clinical Director of Speech- Language and Occupational Therapy department
- Clinical Supervision of Speech -Language Assistants
- Provide individual therapy for adults with neurological conditions.
Advisory Board, Speech-Language Pathologist
Health System One Consultant
1 2014 - Current
- Review medical records with clinical issues of Medicare and Medicaid patients to authorize or deny services in Puerto Rico, New Jersey, Fort Lauderdale and Georgia
- Participate in monthly Advisory Board committee reunions
- Participate in annual convention of Health System One Boards of Puerto Rico, New Jersey, Fort Lauderdale and Georgia.
Speech and Language Pathologist
HIMA San Pablo Caguas Medical Faculty
1 2009 - 1 2019
- Evaluate and treat adult and pediatric patients in swallowing, voice, and language after neurological changes
- Offer conferences and training to administrative and nursing personnel.
Speech-Language Pathology Master Grade Internship
Private Office, Lcda. María del Pilar Mari MS, CCC-SLP
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Administration and interpretation of formal tests
- Write a formal report of evaluation and design a plan of intervention
- Implementation of treatment plans based on evidence in children, adult and geriatric population
- Work in different therapeutic scenarios; schools, colleges, clinic and home care service delivery
- Select interventions, assessment tools, and consultation methods for different problems and populations related to the practice setting.
Speech-Language Pathology Master Grade Internship
Head Start, Lcda. Luz Priscilla MS, CCC-SLP
08.2007 - 1 2008
- Administration and interpretation of formal tests in pediatric participants
- Write a formal report of evaluation and design a plan of intervention.
Speech-Language Pathology Master Grade Internship
Gurabo Elderly Home, Lcda. Ana Vega MS, CCC-SLP
08.2007 - 05.2008
- Administration and interpretation of formal tests in geriatric patients
- Write a formal report of evaluation and design a plan of intervention
- Implementation of treatment plans based on evidence geriatric population with swallowing and neuroglial deficits.
Speech-Language Therapist
CENAM
08.2004 - 04.2005
- Implementation of treatment plans based on evidence of the children population
- Direct interventions individual / group level, drafting progress plans, offer service in schools and center clinic
- Work in different therapeutic scenarios; schools, clinic and community centers
- Offer services in community centers working with people from different social classes, ethnicity, gender, age and disability to help children, teenagers and families about developmental delays.
Speech-Language Pathology Bachelor Grade Internship
Private Office, Lcda. Sandra M Echegaray MS-SLP
08.2003 - 08.2004
- Implementation of treatment plans based on evidence of the children population
- Offer services in pediatric population with developmental delay
- Bring strategies to families of children with developmental delays.
Speech-Language Pathology Bachelor Grade Internship
Psychotherapeutic Center, Lcda. Rosanna Quintero MS-SLP
08.2003 - 05.2004
- Implementation of treatment plans based on evidence of the children population
- Offer services in pediatric population with developmental delay
- Direct interventions individual / group level, drafting progress plans
- Bring strategies to families and caregivers of students with developmental delays.
Education
Doctor of Health Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Ana G. Mendez University
Gurabo, Puerto Rico 05.2001 -
MASTER DEGREE - Speech and Language Pathology
Ana G. Mendez University
Gurabo, Puerto Rico05.2008
BACHELOR DEGREE - Speech Therapist - Language
University of Ana G. Mendez
Gurabo, PR05.2004
Skills
Certification
Deciphering Dysphagia (ESP), Ampcare, LLC, 23120807
Additional Information
Board Member of the Puerto Rican Organization of Speech-Language Professionals and Audiologists (OPPHLA)
President 2024-2026
Treasurer 2021-2023
Timeline
Deciphering Dysphagia (ESP), Ampcare, LLC, 23120807
12-2023
Global Competitiveness Program, Baldrige, America's SBDC
03-2023
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification, Jordan Johnson Inc.
03-2023
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), 14076584
11-2013
Speech-Language Pathology Master Grade Internship
Private Office, Lcda. María del Pilar Mari MS, CCC-SLP
08.2007 - 05.2008
Speech-Language Pathology Master Grade Internship
Head Start, Lcda. Luz Priscilla MS, CCC-SLP
08.2007 - 1 2008
Speech-Language Pathology Master Grade Internship
Gurabo Elderly Home, Lcda. Ana Vega MS, CCC-SLP
08.2007 - 05.2008
Enterprise Capacitance Certification, PR Small Business & Technology Development Center, PR-SBTDC - Caguas, Puerto Rico
06-2005
Speech-Language Therapist
CENAM
08.2004 - 04.2005
Speech-Language Pathology Bachelor Grade Internship
Private Office, Lcda. Sandra M Echegaray MS-SLP
08.2003 - 08.2004
Speech-Language Pathology Bachelor Grade Internship
Psychotherapeutic Center, Lcda. Rosanna Quintero MS-SLP
08.2003 - 05.2004
Doctor of Health Science - Speech-Language Pathology
Ana G. Mendez University
05.2001 -
President and Clinic Director
Advanced Therapy Group
5 2005 - Current
Advisory Board, Speech-Language Pathologist
Health System One Consultant
1 2014 - Current
Speech and Language Pathologist
HIMA San Pablo Caguas Medical Faculty
1 2009 - 1 2019
MASTER DEGREE - Speech and Language Pathology
Ana G. Mendez University
BACHELOR DEGREE - Speech Therapist - Language
University of Ana G. Mendez
Awards
Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year Award for Puerto Rico 2022, SBA’s Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands District Office
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