Avy Nguyen

Compassionate occupational therapist with management experiences oversees day-to-day operations of rehabilitation services to deliver highest standard of services with best possible outcome for residents. Maintains current occupational therapy license and 7+ years of healthcare, rehabilitation and therapy experience in skilled nursing home, Homecare and long-term care facilities. Directs clinical management of rehab facility to foster quality improvement, excellent care planning and positive clinical utilization to meet program standards and guidelines.

Director of Rehabilitation - Athena - Middletown, CT

(2022-08)

• Developed programs appropriate to needs of residents in facility to achieve highest feasible level of functioning.
• Supervised, oriented, trained and counseled department employees to improve job performance and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Maintained appropriate and adequate staffing and scheduling of residents on caseloads.
• Liaised with patients, families and support departments to adequately plan for patient rehabilitation needs.
• Promoted and followed facility infection control policies, procedures and OBRA guidelines to improve quality of care for health and safety of residents.
• Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
• Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
• Performed or oversaw initial patient assessments and evaluated response to treatment interventions.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
• Evaluated, modified and recommended wheelchair and seating systems that allow patients to achieve optimal positioning to increase comfort, independence and quality of life.
• Experienced in orthotic splinting assessment and training for Upper Extremities

Occupational Therapist - Utopia Home Care Inc. - East Haven, CT

(2019-04)

• 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.
• Established compassionate and caring relationships with patients.
• Recommended equipment to use in-home to maximize opportunities for wellness.
• Performed assessments during treatment to determine progress according to goals.
• Customized standard plans to meet individual abilities and needs.
• Adapted environments by making changes to patient homes, workplaces and school environments to promote safety, independence and participation.

Occupational Therapist - Whitney Manor - Hamden, CT

(2020-05)

Occupational Therapist - Stern Consulting - Wallingford, CT

(2020-07)

Master - Occupational Therapy - Sacred Heart University (2017-05)