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Siti Nurfarezah Binte Mohd Fawzi

Physiotherapist

Summary

A dedicated and experienced Physiotherapist with over 5 years of working experience in both acute and community setting. Has experience in multiple fields of Physiotherapy such as Geriatric, Neurology, Musculoskeletal, Orthopedics and Medical/ Surgical departments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Physiotherapist

NTUC Health
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed subacute- chronic conditions in geriatric population (such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, dementia)
  • Planned and carried out group exercise programs and activities with residents to maintain or improve their physical function
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members such as Occupational therapists and Medical social workers to develop comprehensive care plans for residents in the Nursing Home and for those discharging home
  • Supervised and mentored new physiotherapists, clinical students, Physiotherapy associates and Therapy assistants
  • Lead a team of therapists and therapy assistants in Tampines Nursing home as a reporting officer
  • One of the lead trainers for Therapy Support Associate (TSA) Program, involved in designing training materials and conducting classroom , on job trainings and audits.
  • Overseeing and coordinating projects (such as treadmill and stepping projects) that aims to improve resident outcomes in the nursing home

Physiotherapist

Changi General Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2022

Inpatient Orthopedics

  • Examined and delivered individualized treatments to patients undergoing elective operations (e.g. hip / knee replacements, ankle and spine operations) or non-elective operations (e.g. trauma cases such as road traffic accidents and falls)
  • Provided care giver training to caregivers to assist patient in their functional mobility and home exercises
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to assist in patient's care plan and facilitate discharge planning

Inpatient Geriatric / Neurology

  • Assessed and treated patients with neurological conditions ranging from acute to chronic stroke patients
  • Create individualized and structured exercise programs for geriatric patients who may have multiple co-morbidities such as deconditioning, falls and dementia
  • Participated actively in multi-disciplinary meetings that involves team doctors, occupational, speech therapists and medical social workers to provide holistic care for patients

Physiotherapist

Changi General Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2019

Outpatient Musculoskeletal

  • Managed patients with varying musculoskeletal conditions such as sports injuries, joint disorders and post op conditions
  • Optimized patients movements and functions through individualized exercises, education, manual therapy and electrotherapy modalities
  • Used specific outcome measures to assess patient condition and monitor progress

Inpatient Medical / Surgical

  • Provided pre and post op surgical rehabilitation to optimize patient's function and prevent post operative complications
  • Educated patients with respiratory conditions such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and asthma with coping strategies on how to improve ventilation, aid in secretion removal and management of shortness of breath

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy -

Singapore Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

Diploma in Physiotherapy -

Nanyang Polytechnic
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Ability to work in a team

  • Building rapport with patients

  • Multi-tasking

  • Staff education and training

Clinical experience

Changi General Hospital (Nov 2017 - Dec 2017) 

  • Placement in Advanced Musculoskeletal


Tan Tock Seng Hospital (Oct 2017 - Nov 2017) 

  • Placement in Advanced Cardiopulmonary


Changi General Hospital (Aug 2017 - Sept 2017) 

  • Placement in Advanced Neurology


St Andrew's Community Hospital (Apr 2017 - May 2017) 

  • Placement in Inpatient Rehabilitation


National University Hospital (Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) 

  • Placement in Outpatient Rehabilitation


Timeline

Physiotherapist

NTUC Health
03.2022 - Current

Physiotherapist

Changi General Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2022

Physiotherapist

Changi General Hospital
04.2018 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy -

Singapore Institute of Technology
04.2001 -

Diploma in Physiotherapy -

Nanyang Polytechnic
04.2001 -
Siti Nurfarezah Binte Mohd Fawzi Physiotherapist