Mabel Ong
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with an interest in children with special needs. Fluid and adaptable individual with strong communication skills, eager to adapt skills from previous work and volunteer experience to achieve person-centered care and to contribute to the profession's development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Speech Therapist
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
10.2021 - Current
- Plan for holistic and person centered care for patients with communication and swallowing disorders
- Provide supervision and mentorship to junior colleagues and students for inpatient, outpatient and home-based Speech Therapy services
- Coordinate and plan for department services to ensure operational efficiency
- Conduct Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study
- Conduct training for fellow medical colleagues, patients and family members
- Piloted quality improvement projects to promote better oral hygiene practices, communal dining for geriatric patients, as well as exploration of alternative call bells together with Singapore University of Technology and Design
- Worked with inter-hospital colleagues to plan for Allied Health & Pharmacy day celebrations and Rehabilitation Day celebrations
Senior Speech Therapist
Woodlands Health Campus
03.2017 - 09.2021
- Deputised as team leader to ensure adequate coverage and operational efficiency within nested hospital
- Developed patient education materials in preparation for new hospital
- Provided mentorship and supervision for students and new staff
- Worked with inter-hospital colleagues to plan for Allied Health & Pharmacy Day celebrations, Rehabilitation Day Celebrations, and Speech Therapy Day celebrations
Education
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
National University of Singapore
Singapore02.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore05.2014
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Communication and swallowing management for individuals with neurological disorders, geriatric syndromes, brain injuries and tracheostomy tubes
- Conduct and interpretation of Videofluoroscopy Study of Swallowing
- Training:
- NHG Health Professions Educators’ Essentials - Singapore
- Introduction to PROMPT (Technique)
- Lee Silverman Voice Training LOUD
- BCLS & AED Instructor Certificate
Accomplishments
- NHG Most Committed Teacher Award (2021)
- YMCA - Lim Kim San Volunteer Excellence Award (2020)
- Yishun Health Quality Day Excellence in Action Award (2018)
Additional Information
Volunteering Experience:
- Volunteered with Asian Women's Welfare Association (2008-2009) in Early-intervention setting to provide assistance to educators
- Volunteered with Young Men's Christian Association (2007 -2020) to organise and lead more than 20 outdoor adventure camps for individuals with special needs from various Voluntary Welfare Organisations
Timeline
Senior Speech Therapist
Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
10.2021 - Current
Senior Speech Therapist
Woodlands Health Campus
03.2017 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Speech And Language Pathology
National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Singapore
Nanyang Technological University
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