Negar Shenyari
Summary
A highly dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist with six years of acute care experience, skilled in supporting medically and functionally complex patients to reach their highest potential. Committed to mentoring and educating fellow therapists, offering strong expertise in assessments, interventions, complex discharge planning, and interdisciplinary teamwork to optimize patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Occupational Therapist I
St. Paul’s Hospital
08.2022 - Current
- Providing comprehensive and evidence-based occupational therapy assessments and interventions in the areas including functional and cognitive assessments and treatment, ADL assessment and re-activation, pressure injury prevention and management, assessment of seating needs, recommendation and arrangement of adaptive equipment and complex discharge planning
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for goal setting and discharge planning
- Documenting assessments and interventions using CST while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
- Supervising rehab assistants and mentoring new occupational therapists, guiding complex patient assessments and treatment planning.
Occupational Therapist I
Medicine-Surgery-Orthopedics, University of Alberta Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Delivered evidence-based occupational therapy services on medicine, surgery, and orthopedic units
- Conducted educational in-services and facilitated complex discharge planning
- Participated in clinical research initiatives, including the Post COVID Functional Status Scale
- Supervised rehab assistants and mentored OT students.
Occupational Therapist II
Acute Care, Westlock Healthcare Centre
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Managed caseloads as the sole occupational therapist, providing tailored assessments and interventions for patients with complex conditions
- Provided primary stroke rehabilitation as per Stroke Unit Equivalency Care guidelines
- Provided education to patients and families on coping strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety modifications.Conducted pre- and post-operative assessments for orthopedic patients
- Active member of the Quality Council Committee, contributing to practice enhancement.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB11.2018
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Kharazmi University
Karaj, Iran02.2013
Skills
- Broad knowledge of various medical conditions and diagnoses
- Skilled in a wide range of occupational therapy assessments and interventions
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in use of electronic health records (eg, CST)
- Team player with excellent organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to conduct educational in-services and develop clinical protocols
- Dedicated to engage in quality improvement activities in order to enhance patient care
Certification
- Building Bridges (VCH and PHC), May 2023 and April 2024
- Dementia Care: A Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviours (PHC), April 2023
- BLS for Healthcare Provider (Heart and Stroke Foundation), July 2022
- Overview of Memory and Cognition Changes with Aging (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), November 2021
- Dementia and Capacity for Learning in Rehabilitation Sciences (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), November 2021
- Brain Injury and Low Vision Occupational Therapy (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), October 2021
- Mental Health During COVID-19 Part 1: Rehab Patients and Caregivers (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), June 2021
- Mental Health During COVID-19 Part 2: Supporting the Well-Being of Staff (MedBrdige Recorded Webinar), June 2021
- Skin Integrity and Wound Care (University of Alberta Hospital), June 2021
- Lower Extremity Edema Management (Theraskills Seminars), November 2019
- Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AHS), April 2019
- Client Assessment for Wheelchair Prescription (University of Alberta), March 2019
- Dysphagia – Basic and/or Intermediate Workshop (SAOT), June 2018
- Motivational Interviewing (level I) (Centre for Family Literacy), February 2018
- Occupational Therapy Mental Health Recovery Conference 2017: Achieving Clinically Meaningful Care and Personal Recovery (Alberta Health Services), October 2017
- Hong Kong Summer Overseas Exchange Subsidy Scheme-East Meets West (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Polytechnic University of Hong Kong), June 2017 to July, 2017
- Diabetic Foot Care Clinical Pathway (Alberta Health Services), June 2017
- Trauma-informed Care (Alberta Health Services), November 2016
Affiliations
College of Health and Professionals of BC, August 2022, Present
Timeline
Occupational Therapist I
St. Paul’s Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Occupational Therapist I
Medicine-Surgery-Orthopedics, University of Alberta Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2022
Occupational Therapist II
Acute Care, Westlock Healthcare Centre
11.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Kharazmi University
- Building Bridges (VCH and PHC), May 2023 and April 2024
- Dementia Care: A Positive Approach to Challenging Behaviours (PHC), April 2023
- BLS for Healthcare Provider (Heart and Stroke Foundation), July 2022
- Overview of Memory and Cognition Changes with Aging (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), November 2021
- Dementia and Capacity for Learning in Rehabilitation Sciences (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), November 2021
- Brain Injury and Low Vision Occupational Therapy (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), October 2021
- Mental Health During COVID-19 Part 1: Rehab Patients and Caregivers (MedBridge Recorded Webinar), June 2021
- Mental Health During COVID-19 Part 2: Supporting the Well-Being of Staff (MedBrdige Recorded Webinar), June 2021
- Skin Integrity and Wound Care (University of Alberta Hospital), June 2021
- Lower Extremity Edema Management (Theraskills Seminars), November 2019
- Alberta Health Services Improvement Way (AHS), April 2019
- Client Assessment for Wheelchair Prescription (University of Alberta), March 2019
- Dysphagia – Basic and/or Intermediate Workshop (SAOT), June 2018
- Motivational Interviewing (level I) (Centre for Family Literacy), February 2018
- Occupational Therapy Mental Health Recovery Conference 2017: Achieving Clinically Meaningful Care and Personal Recovery (Alberta Health Services), October 2017
- Hong Kong Summer Overseas Exchange Subsidy Scheme-East Meets West (Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, Polytechnic University of Hong Kong), June 2017 to July, 2017
- Diabetic Foot Care Clinical Pathway (Alberta Health Services), June 2017
- Trauma-informed Care (Alberta Health Services), November 2016
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