NATHALY FONSECA, Psy.D Résumé EDUCATION 2014 Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, APA - Accredited Dissertation: The Effects of Bilingualism on Verbal Memory and Verbal Fluency Tasks in English-Spanish Bilinguals 2012 Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, APA - Accredited 2008 Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology, Minor in Psychology, APA-Accredited Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL Post-Doctoral Residency 09/2014-Current Comprehensive MedPsych Systems Post-Doctoral Neuropsychology Resident Sarasota/Lakewood Ranch, FL Neuropsychological and psycho-educational evaluations Internship 09/2013-08/2014 South Florida Consortium Internship Program (APPIC-accredited) Pre-doctoral Intern. Neuropsychology/Rehabilitation Memorial Regional Hospital, Hollywood, FL Completed neuropsychological screening and biopsychosocial evaluations with patients from trauma, neurosurgery, pediatric and rehabilitation departments. Completed neuropsychological screening and psycho-socials for heart transplant and VAD candidates Performed suicide assessments and conducted recommendations for patients to be placed on suicide watch, as needed Conducted support and education groups to patients on medical and rehabilitation floors Provided supervision to practicum students Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary care by consulting with Neurosurgeons, Psychiatrists, Nurses, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors Attended neurology, cardiac, and trauma rounds Page 1 of 5
08/2012-05/2013 Psychology Trainee University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital Department of Pediatric Neuropsychology, Miami, FL Completed comprehensive outpatient neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations Administered, scored, and prepared full test battery for evaluation of intelligence, personality, and neurological dysfunction Inpatient neuropsychological screenings Patient and family education 08/2011-08/2012 Psychology Trainee Neuropsychological Assessment Center, Psychology Services Center, Nova Southeastern University- Conducted intake evaluations and complete biopsychosocial reports Administered, scored, and prepared full test battery for evaluation of intelligence, personality, and neurological dysfunction for children and adults 01/2012-05/2012 Psychology Trainee Nova Southeastern University Sports Psychology Program Conducted intake evaluations and complete reports Administered the IMPACT test to adolescents diagnosed with concussions 08/2010-8/2011 Psychology Trainee Adult Services Program, Psychology Services Center Nova Southeastern University- Conducted intake evaluations and complete biopsychosocial reports Provided long-term and time-limited individual therapy with adults (ages 16 and older) with a variety of psychological disorders Tailored interventions to client needs: interpersonal, cognitivebehavioral model and Behavioral Created clinical treatment plans Maintained clinical charts and documentation Attended didactic group supervision and case conference Page 2 of 5
ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 07/2008-08/2013: Forensic Specialist Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Provided Competency Restoration Training to clients with a variety of mental illness in jail, residential, and outpatient settings. Prepared corresponding reports for court and ensured appropriate placement and linkage with mental health providers. 08/2011-8/2013 Clinic Coordinator/Graduate Assistant Adult Services Program (ASP) Assisted in managing daily functioning of the clinic, including training incoming practicum students Conducted chart reviews and training sessions Assisted practicum students in preparation for Competency Examinations 2/2008-7/2008 Child Developmental Evaluator and Behavioral Coach (Undergraduate Internship) Samantha Carella, PsyD, ABPP and Associates, Aventura, Fl. Administered, scored, and reported full test battery to assess readiness for school. Coached and modified children s behavior by developing student's self responsibility for behavior and maintained reports on student s behavioral needs to assess improvement. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE 08/2011-8/2012 Principal Investigator Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Title: The Effects of Bilingualism on Verbal Memory and Verbal Fluency Tasks in English-Spanish Bilinguals Chairs: Charles Golden, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN Amarilis Acevedo, Ph.D., ABPP 08/2011-8/2012 Research Coordinator Adult Outpatient Bilingual Clinical Neuropsychology Study Investigated cognitive functioning (e.g., intelligence, memory, attention, achievement, motor, executive functions) among a normal English monolinguals and English-Spanish, and train doctoral students to administer the test battery. Supervisor: Charles Golden, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN Page 3 of 5
08/2011-05/2012 Research Assistant (Co-Investigator) Adult Outpatient Clinical Neuropsychological Study Investigated cognitive functioning (e.g., intelligence, memory, attention, achievement, executive functions) among a clinical neuropsychological sample of healthy adults. Conducted data analyses. Supervisor: Charles Golden, Ph.D., ABPP, ABCN CLINICAL PRESENTATION Buré-Reyes, A., Fonseca, F.N., Stack, M., Scarisbrick, D., Stewart, J., Figuroa, M. & Golden, C. The Nova Multilingual Neuropsychology Battery (NMNB). (2011, November). National Association of Psychometrists Conference. Naples, FL. POSTERS (* indicates published abstract) *Fonseca, F. Buré-Reyes, A., Stewart, J. & Golden, C. (2013, October). Correlations between Cultural Factors and Verbal Measures Administered in Spanish. Poster session presented at the 32 nd Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Diego, CA. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 28(6): 253. doi:10.1093/arclin/act067 *Fonseca, F. Buré-Reyes, A., Stewart, J. & Golden, C. (2013, October). Correlations between Cultural Factors and Verbal Measures Administered in English. Poster session presented at the 32 nd Annual Conference of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, San Diego, CA. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 28(6): 253. doi:10.1093/arclin/act067 *Fonseca, F. N., Bure-Reyes A, Browne B, Alvarez J, Jimenez Y, Baez V, Cortes L, & Golden C., (2012). The Relationship between English Proficiency and Verbal Abilities in a Spanish/English Bilingual Sample. Poster session presented at the 32 nd Annual Conference of the National Academic of Neuropsychology, Nashville, TN. *Fonseca, F. N., Bure-Reyes A, Coed S, Alvarez J, Browne B., Baez V, & Golden C., (2012) The Effect of Language of Administration on Verbal Tasks with a Bilingual Sample. Poster session presented at the 32 nd Annual Conference of the National Academic of Neuropsychology, Nashville, TN. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology,27(6), 575. doi:10.1093/arclin/acs066 *Bure-Reyes, A., Fonseca, F. N., Baez, V., Alvarez, J., Browne, B., Coad. S., Jimenez. Y, Cortez, L., & Golden, C., (2012). Language Preference and Performance on the Demsky- Golden Interference Task. Poster session presented at the 32 nd Annual Conference of the National Academic of Neuropsychology, Nashville, TN. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology,27(6), 575. doi:10.1093/arclin/acs066 Page 4 of 5
Fonseca, F.N., Tourgeman, I., Stack, M., Demsky Y.I., Golden, C., (2010, August). Interference from Second language to First Language in Bilinguals. Poster session presented at the 120th Annual American Psychological Association Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Rodriguez, M., Fonseca, F.N, Brzinski, Chan, R., Golden, C., (2010, August). Executive Functioning Deficits in Individuals with Schizophrenia and Depression. Poster session presented at the 121st Annual American Psychological Association Conference, San Diego, CA. *West, S., Fonseca, F.N., B.A., Rice, J., Golden, C., (November 2009). Does Memory Predict Decline in Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults with Alzheimer s Disease?. Poster session presented at the 29th Annual National Academy of Neuropsychology, New Orleans, LA. TEACHING EXPERIENCE 01/2011-05/2011 Graduate Teaching Assistant Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies Course: 1412 Psychobiology 08/2010-12/2010 Graduate Teaching Assistant Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies Course: 1501 Assessment: Intelligence Testing with Lab ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS Researcher of the year, Florida Atlantic University, 2008 USA Funds Scholarship, Florida Atlantic University, 2008 PSI CHI National Psychology Honor Society, 2005-present Who is who among Americans Award, Florida Atlantic University, 2004 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS National Academy of Neuropsychology, student member, 2009 - present American Psychological Association (Division 22), student member, 2010 - current American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS), 2010 current OTHER LANGUAGES SPOKEN: Fluent in writing, reading, and speaking: Spanish Page 5 of 5