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Ngia Xiong

La Mesa

Summary

Master of Occupational Therapy with eight years work experience in Inpatient Rehabilitation. Experience working closely with patients post stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy and other neuro-related diagnoses. Enthusiastic participant of the multidisciplinary team driven to achieve exceptional patient outcomes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Occupational Therapist

Sharp Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Provide one on one sex education to males who sustained Spinal Cord Injury
  • Leader of department Social Chair to promote bonding of staff, acknowledge and celebrate Birthdays
  • Oversee family and caregiver training to optimize transition from discharge to home
  • Perform Home Evaluations and provide recommendations on necessary modifications to promote independence in the home

Occupational Therapist

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 06.2017
  • Provided interventions and treatments to improve patient abilities to perform daily activities, manage symptoms and prevent injury.
  • Coordinated interventions with multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Performed evaluations and assessments to recommend best treatment for individual patients.
  • Provided education to empower patients and families to understand conditions, treatments and treatment options for managing symptoms.
  • Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
  • Evaluated and treated patients with varying diagnoses ranging from Stroke, Orthopedics, Traumatic Brain Injuries, Spinal Cord Injuries, and Parkinson's Disease
  • Trained patients in the use of assistive equipment to promote independence and safety
  • Educated patients on energy conservation techniques to improve endurance on day to day tasks
  • Worked as part of the interdisciplinary team alongside doctors, nurses, pharmacists, PTs/STs and Dieticians to improve patient outcomes

Education

Master of Science - Occupational Therapist

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science

University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
12.2010

Skills

  • Documentation Skills
  • Staff Training
  • Acute and Rehabilitative Care
  • Mentor MOD and DOT students as clinical instructor
  • IRF-PAI assessment and scoring
  • Computerized charting
  • Home assessments and recommendations
  • Competent and Trained in treating patients with LVAD (Left Ventricular Assistive Device)
  • Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Device
  • H200 Wireless Bioness for Upper Extremity

Certification

  • National Board of Certified Occupational Therapist, Certification #348026
  • California Board of Occupational Therapy: Occupational Therapist, License # OT17360
  • American Heart Association: Basic Life Support, EXP 11/2023

Timeline

Occupational Therapist

Sharp Memorial Hospital
08.2017 - Current

Occupational Therapist

HealthSouth Rehabilitation
05.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Science - Occupational Therapist

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Bachelor of Science - Health And Exercise Science

University of Oklahoma

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