Loni Arrese,MS CCC-SLP

Education

Doctor of Philosophy

Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, The Ohio State University

Anticipated Degree Date 5/2015

Candidacy Exam Committee Members: Ricardo Carrau, MD, Michelle Bourgeois, Ph.D., Stacy Harnish, Ph.D., Eric Bielefeld, Ph.D.

Dissertation Committee Members: Emily Plowman, Ph.D., Ricardo Carrau, MD,Eric Bielefeld, Ph.D,Michelle Bourgeois, Ph.D., Stacy Harnish, Ph.D.

Clinical Fellowship

St. Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center, New York, New York

Completed 2003

Masters of Science

Department of CommunicationSciences and Disorders, Teachers College, Columbia University Degree Date 5/2002

Bachelor of Science

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders,Syracuse University

Degree Date 5/2000

Certifications/Licensure

Certificate of Clinical Competency Speech-Language Pathology, 2003-present

Speech-Language Pathologist – Ohio, 2009-present

Speech-Language Pathologist – New York, 2003-2010

Publications

Arrese, L. C., (submitted). Dysphagia and Oncology In K. Hennessy, M. Routt, & V. M. Dest (Ed.), Oncology Review. McGraw-Hill.

Arrese, L. C.,Lazarus, C. L. (2013). Special Groups: Head and Neck Cancer. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 46(6), 1123–1136.

Arrese, L., Hunt, M., Nicastro, G., & Carrau, R. (in press). Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia. In M. Saavedra Ortega (Ed.),Treatment of Laryngology, Voice and Swallowing.AMOLCA

Sethi, N.K., Burke, L., Torgovnick, J., Arsura, E. (2007). Transcortical sensory aphasia as a result of left frontal cortical-subcortical infarction - A case report. European Neurology, 2007; 57:52-53. Published online November 14, 2006.

Burke, L. (2002). Student Abstract of “Prediction of Aspiration in Patients With Newly Diagnosed

Untreated Advanced Head and Neck Cancer”. Rosen, A., Rhee, T. H., Kaufman, R. Archives of

Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery 127 (8). Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing

Disorders (Dysphagia), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Division 13.

Presentations

2015The Ohio State University, Department of Radiation Oncology, Resident Rounds

Invited Speaker: Dysphagia assessment with hands on endoscopy practicum

2014The Ohio State University, Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Series

Invited Speaker: Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer

2014The Ohio State University, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Guest Lecturer: Speech Science Course, Anatomy of Swallowing

2014The Ohio State University, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Guest Lecturer: Neuroanatomy Course, Neuroanatomy of Swallowing

2013The Ohio State Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Series

Invited Speaker: Dysphagia and Oncology

2013The Ohio State University, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Guest Lecturer: Speech Science Course, Introduction to Dysphagia

2013The Ohio State University, Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Guest Lecturer: Neuroanatomy Course, Neuroanatomy of Swallowing

2010Ohio Speech-Language Hearing Association Conference

Short Course – Voice and Pulmonary Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy

2008American Geriatric Society Conference

Panelist speaking - Strategies For Improving Care For Patients With Advanced

Dementia And Feeding Problems: An Interdisciplinary Discussion

2006General Medicine Grand Rounds, St. Vincent’s Hospital

Dysphagia: Assessment and Treatment

2005Otolaryngology Tumor Board Conference, St. Vincent’s Hospital

Jaw Mobilization After Radiation Treatment

200521st Mayoral Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease

Panelist speaker – Feeding and Advanced Dementia

2005National Aphasia Association, Planting a Seed Conference

Presenter – Treatment planning for Aphasia

2003“Frequency of Saliva Swallowing in Children Before & After Eating”

Poster session – ASHA Annual Convention. Chicago, IL.

2001“The Academically At-Risk Bilingual Child: The Consultative Model At Work”

Poster session – ASHA Annual Convention. New Orleans, LA.

2001“The Considerations of Computer-Based Language Intervention: Fast ForWord”

Poster session - NYSSLHA Annual Convention, New York.

Professional Experience

The James Cancer Center at The Ohio State University Medical Center July 2009-Dec. 2014

Columbus, OH (Manager –speech pathology)

  • Hired, trained and supervised staff. Initiated program development, created program justifications, established quarterly departmental goals, managed productivity and departmental financials.
  • Created and implemented departmental policies and procedures.
  • Provide pre and postoperative assessment and treatment of swallowing, speech and voice disorders including various voice restoration techniques (TEP).
  • Perform/Interpret Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES).
  • Perform/Interpret Modified Barium Swallow Studies.
  • Provide pre and post operative counseling/education for a variety of head and neck diagnoses.
  • Provide supervision and training for CFY and student clinicians.

Lenox Hill Hospital January 2008-June 2009

New York, NY (Coordinator of Speech Pathology Services)

Administrative Role and Program Development

  • Hired, trained and supervised staff and students, created program justifications, program development, quarterly departmental goals, and maintained productivity records.
  • Created and implemented departmental policies and procedures.
  • Obtained IRB approval and initiated a multi-site randomized clinical trial for dysphagia management for patients with head and neck caner as site principal investigator.
  • Established clinical pathways for dysphagia management and treatment of patients with head and neck cancer.
  • Established a FEES program.
  • Provide staff education and in servicing at various grand rounds as warranted.

Clinical Role

  • Provided full coverage for patients with swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive

disorders in an acute care setting ranging from neonatal intensive care (NICU) through geriatrics

including medical and surgical ICU populations.

  • Provided staff and student supervision and training.

Lenox Hill Hospital February 2007-December 2007

New York, NY (Independent Contractor/Per Diem)

  • Provided full coverage for patients with swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive

disorders in an acute care setting including neonatal intensive care (NICU).

  • Performed Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) for adults and pediatrics.
  • Provided staff education and in servicing as warranted.

Salvatore M. Caruana, MD

Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgical OncologyJanuary 2006-February 2007

New York, NY (Independent Contractor)

  • Provided pre and post-operative counseling/education for a variety of head and neck diagnoses.
  • Provided postoperative assessment and treatment of swallowing, speech and voice disorders including various voice restoration techniques (TEP).
  • Performed/interpreted Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).

Manhattan Rehabilitation February 2007-December 2007

New York, NY (Independent Contractor)

  • Provided evaluations and treatments for a variety of speech, language, cognitive,

voice and swallowing disorders.

Chelsea Ear, Nose & Throat August 2005-June 2009

New York, NY (Independent contractor)

  • Provided postoperative assessment and treatment of swallowing, speech and voice disorders including various voice restoration techniques (TEP).
  • Assessed and managed a variety of dysphagia and voice disorders.
  • Performed Flexible Endoscopic Evaluations of Swallowing (FEES).
  • Performed videostroboscopy.
  • Provided Lee Silverman Voice Treatment to patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Saint Vincent’s Catholic Medical Center – Manhattan Division July 2002-January 2007

New York, NY (Chief Speech Pathologist)

  • Assessed and treated and variety of swallowing, speech, language, and cognitive disorders.
  • Provided diagnostic and therapeutic intervention utilizing various voice restoration techniques including TEP.
  • Participated in weekly Head and Neck Cancer tumor board discussion.
  • Performed/interpreted Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBS) for pediatrics and adults.
  • Initiated FEES program in collaboration with otolaryngology.
  • Provided dysphagia management for infants through adults. Populations/diagnosis included neonates (NICU), head and neck cancer, neurogenic disorders, compromised respiratory/pulmonary systems including trach/vent, cardiac and geriatrics.
  • Assessed candidacy and provided training for use of augmentative communication devices.
  • Delivered monthly in-services to medical residents. Topics include dysphagia and voice restoration.
  • Developed policy and procedure for implementation of Free Water Protocol when warranted.
  • Interviewed, trained and mentored staff Speech-Language Pathologists.
  • Maintained treatment statistics and develop justification plans for hiring new staff members.

VA New York Harbor Health Care System – Manhattan (VA) Sept. 2001-May 2002

New York, NY (graduate externship)

  • Provided assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing disorders

including head and neck cancer, neurogenic, and voice disorders.

  • Assisted with administration/interpretation of video stroboscopy.
  • Facilitated weekly support group for individuals who underwent a laryngectomy.
  • Attended weekly NYU head and neck oncology conference.

References: Available upon request.