Nadine Malas

Motivated and detail-oriented professional with a strong desire to take on a challenging position. Effectively utilize skills and qualifications to contribute expertise to a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact. Committed to delivering high-quality results and continuously improving abilities to drive success for the organization.

• Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) in Dementia Care
• Bayshore Dementia Education
• CPR/AED Level C

Physiotherapy Intern, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (01/22-05/22)

• Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy.
• Collaborated with physical therapist to plan and administer range of treatments and therapeutic exercise programs involving active and passive ranges of motion and muscle reeducation.
• Educated patients and family members regarding diagnosis, injury prevention and therapeutic treatments., Used wheelchairs and provided standing support to transport patients to and from treatment areas.
• Cleaned and organized work area and disinfected equipment after treatment to maintain cleanliness and presentation of establishment.
• Provided general educational advice to patients about injury prevention, healthy practices and nutrition.
• Recorded and reviewed patient medical history through online medical database.
• Observed patient progress over time and determined necessity of further treatment.

Physiotherapist Trainee, Thumbay Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Hospital & Thumbay University Hospital, Ajman, United Arab Emirates (07/21-08/21)

• Foreshadowed professional physiotherapists on how to diagnose, assess and plan the treatments accordingly., Used specialist techniques such as electrotherapy and ultrasound along with recent developed machines.
• Re-trained stroke patients to walk and helped them to cope with crutches, walking frames, or wheelchairs.
• Evaluated the status of muscular power and the range of motion in the various joints for musculoskeletal patients.
• Treated patients' post-surgery and handled with care., Kept reports on patients and their progress for their upcoming sessions.
• Taught patients proper use of wheelchairs, braces, canes, crutches and prosthetic devices.
• Monitored and recorded patient progress in response to therapy., Observed, assessed and treated acute and chronic musculoskeletal and neurological patients.
• Conducted precise assessments of patient condition and functional abilities.
• Promoted respiratory, hand and clinic hygiene.
• Chest therapy, passive mobilization and positioning was done to bedridden patients to prevent respiratory problems, muscle retraction, and decrease of ROM as well as other complications such as bedsores and blood circulation problems.
• To make the bedridden patients fit during bed rest and prevent muscle weakness active mobilization, strengthening exercises, and muscle stretching were done twice a day every day.
• Patient education about their health and lifestyle was taught for the conscious patients., Supported the patients throughout their recovery and boosted their confidence to prevent depressive thoughts.