Nardeen Tawadrous
Summary
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist, currently working in the disability sector, providing quality assessment and intervention services for a diverse paediatric caseload.
With a background of Pharmaceutical Sciences and being a parent of 3 kids, I brings to the profession not only the knowledge and expertise of working in a transdisciplinary team, but also a wealth of professional, parenting and life experiences and skills that enable me to support the clients and families I work with.
I am seeking a part time opportunity to utilise and broaden my skill sets in a different setting, providing a new challenge and a variety to my workload.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist
Pinarc Disability Support
02.2023 - Current
- Provide Key Worker and Speech Pathology services mainly to the Paediatric population.
- Use a transdisciplinary model of service when working with children aged 0-9 years old, under the early intervention scheme, consulting and collaborating with other professionals to develop comprehensive intervention programs for clients with developmental delay and/or disabilities.
- Provide comprehensive assessments of clients' speech, language, and communication to determine appropriate intervention approaches.
- Negotiate service provision with participant/family within the boundaries of their NDIS plan and service agreement.
- Complete service plan/reviews that reflects the participants NDIS goals within agreed timelines.
- Work within a client/family-centred model of practice through implementing individualized intervention plans tailored to the client's specific needs.
- Provide professional support to families through parent /carer/ educator education sessions on strategies for continued growth in speech, language and communication skills in the child's natural environment.
- Design engaging therapy materials and activities that catered to clients' unique interests and abilities, promoting significant progress in speech, language and communication development.
- Maintain documentation of each session, ensuring accurate tracking of client progress and facilitating effective communication among the care team members.
- Maintain client confidentiality according to Employer Policy.
- Recognise and support cultural and spiritual diversity of service users.
- Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices and research in the field of Speech pathology, ensuring optimal client care.
- Generate, share and develop ideas for innovation and improvement.
Allied Health Assistant
Pinarc Disability Support
04.2022 - 01.2023
- Implemented therapy plans for speech pathology / occupational therapy / physiotherapy / key worker customers as designed by their therapist.
- Planned therapy sessions to work towards customer goals set with the therapist.
- Carried out therapy sessions per the plan completed and provide feedback to therapist.
- Completed case notes and activities on Supportability.
- Worked independently in the clients' homes, community and clinic and received coaching and mentoring from therapists and manager.
Speech Pathology Student Placement (Entry Level)
La Trobe Communication Clinic
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided Speech Pathology services for Paediatric population through the Paediatric Fluency clinic and the Speech and Language clinic.
- Conducted initial interviews with families, and participated in administering formal assessments as well as taking notes through informal observation of the client during sessions
- Planned and delivered paediatric fluency intervention using the Lidcombe program.
- Planned and delivered speech and language intervention tailored to client specific needs.
- Participated in the preparation and delivery of parent education sessions providing information about the Lidcombe Program.
Student Placement (Towards Entry Level)
Ladybug House
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Participated in providing Speech Pathology services to the Paediatric population through community outreach as well as in the private practice setting.
- Conducted screening assessments for 3 and 4 yr old children identified with speech, language and/or communication difficulties by their educators at participating childcare centres.
- Participated in planning and delivering a 6-week block group intervention program for children identified with speech, language difficulties following the screening process.
- Participated in providing educator coaching and strategies to support children's speech, language and communication in the childcare setting.
- Completed assessment reports with strategies and recommendations for parents to follow in the home.
- Planned and provided intervention for children on the Autism Spectrum using Hanen and Floortime DIR approaches under direct clinical supervision within the Private Practice setting.
Pharmacy Technician, Grade 3
Royal Children's Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2019
- Manufactured sterile, slow release of medication delivery products for Hospital in the Home patients.
- Maintained inventory of Drugs of Addiction.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labelling, and packaging.
- Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
- Completed monthly review and processing of Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Claims
Pharmacy Technician, Grade 3
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Manufactured chemotherapy products.
- Operated the compounding robot for bulk manufacturing.
- Managed the cytosuite medication and consumables Inventory processes.
Pharmacy Technician
Slade Pharmacy At Epworth Hospital
10.2013 - 06.2016
- Manufactured sterile and chemotherapy products.
- Managed and maintained the compounding suite inventory process.
- Performed administrative, dispensing and financing tasks on a roster basis.
Pharmacy Technician
Soul Pattinson Pharmacy
06.2012 - 10.2013
- Compounded non-sterile medication products.
- Performed housekeeping tasks
Assistant to Medical Department Manager
Nestle
02.2011 - 01.2012
- Provided personal assistance to the medical department manager, carrying out medical administration duties.
- Provided pharmaceutical services, including stock medication management and medication counselling to the company employees.
Pharmacist
Fahmy Pharmacy
04.2007 - 01.2011
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with customers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
Education
Masters of Speech Pathology -
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC12.2022
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy -
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt09.2009
Bachelor of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences -
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt11.2006
Skills
- Speech and Language Assessment and Intervention
- Documentation And Reporting
- Individualized treatment plans
- Caseload Management
- Parent Education
- Collaboration with Professionals
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Patient Advocacy
Certification
- Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Certified by the Hanen Centre to Provide It Takes Two To Talk Parent Training Program
Professional Development
- Assessment, Diagnosis and Treatment of Childhood Apraxia of Speech using DTTC
- Natural Language Acquisition / Gestalt Language Processing and AAC course
- Complexity approach webinar
- Cycles approach webinar
- Neurodiversity Affirming Practice webinar: Affirming Ways to support social and peer interactions
Community Participation
- Scouts Section Leader
- Children's' Choir leader
- Adults Choir team member
Timeline
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist
Pinarc Disability Support
02.2023 - Current
Speech Pathology Student Placement (Entry Level)
La Trobe Communication Clinic
10.2022 - 11.2022
Allied Health Assistant
Pinarc Disability Support
04.2022 - 01.2023
Student Placement (Towards Entry Level)
Ladybug House
04.2022 - 06.2022
Pharmacy Technician, Grade 3
Royal Children's Hospital
07.2017 - 12.2019
Pharmacy Technician, Grade 3
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
06.2016 - 06.2017
Pharmacy Technician
Slade Pharmacy At Epworth Hospital
10.2013 - 06.2016
Pharmacy Technician
Soul Pattinson Pharmacy
06.2012 - 10.2013
Assistant to Medical Department Manager
Nestle
02.2011 - 01.2012
Pharmacist
Fahmy Pharmacy
04.2007 - 01.2011
Masters of Speech Pathology -
La Trobe University
Graduate Diploma of Clinical Pharmacy -
Ain Shams University
Bachelor of Pharmacy And Pharmaceutical Sciences -
Ain Shams University
- Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Certified by the Hanen Centre to Provide It Takes Two To Talk Parent Training Program
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