Nouf AlOwain
Al 'Adan,MU
Summary
Occupational Therapist with diverse clinical experience in pediatric, neurology and orthopedics cases, trained under the Ministry of Health- Kuwait. Experienced in research, rehabilitation, and community-based programs with a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and teamwork
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainee
Ministry of Health - Kuwait
06.2024 - 06.2025
Clinical Training Experience
- Kuwait Centre for Mental Health (KCMH): Pediatric cases
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital (PMR): Dysphagia, neurology, orthopedics, and general pediatrics
- National Bank of Kuwait Hospital (NBK): Pediatric cases
- Al-Razi Hospital: Orthopedics
- Ibn Sina Hospital: Neurology
- Al-Adan Hospital: Pediatric cases
Volunteer
Voice of Down Syndrome Association
06.2023 - 06.2024
implementing Mind Matters Project – Comprehensive Educational Program for Students with Down Syndrome
Developed and implemented a holistic program aimed at enhancing the productivity, inclusion, and educational opportunities of students with Down Syndrome in Saudi Arabia. The project integrated workshops, awareness campaigns, social marketing films, a personalized education plan, and the Mind Matters mobile application, fostering collaboration between families, teachers, therapists, and community stakeholders.
Conference Participant
EACCME
04.2024 - 04.2024
presenting our paper on: Validating the Arabic version of PROMIS Cancer Depression Item Bank among cancer patients using Rasch analysis
Intern
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
05.2023 - 05.2023
Post-surgery Department
Intern
National Medical Care
04.2023 - 04.2023
Pediatric
Trainer Assistant
FabLab Almanahej
02.2016 - 03.2023
in electronics:
- Assisted in developing training materials and resources for diverse learner groups.
- Facilitated hands-on workshops, enhancing participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated logistics for training sessions, ensuring smooth execution and support.
- Evaluated trainee progress, providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
Volunteer
Mawhiba
08.2022 - 08.2022
Mawhiba program to join prestigious universities- excellence
Volunteer
King Fahad Medical City
06.2021 - 06.2022
Volunteer
Ehtwaa Group
03.2013 - 06.2022
more than 300 hours of volunteering
Intern
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
11.2021 - 11.2021
pediatric
Intern
Al Amal Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
psychatric
Intern
King Abdullah University Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
orthopedics
Researcher
DRC
05.2019 - 06.2019
Part-time Job
Research Student
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
07.2018 - 08.2018
I trained in Medical Genomics Laboratory
Research Student
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology -KAUST
08.2017 - 05.2018
I trained in Nanotechnology
Volunteer
King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participation and engagement among local residents.
- Supported outreach initiatives by distributing informational materials and coordinating volunteer schedules.
Education
Occupational Therapy
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia06-2024
Skills
- Clinical & Therapeutic Skills
- Comprehensive occupational therapy assessments (pediatrics, neurology, orthopedics, psychiatry)
- Pediatric rehabilitation: motor, cognitive, and sensory integration therapy
- Neurological rehabilitation for stroke, traumatic brain injury, and developmental disorders
- Orthopedic rehabilitation: post-surgical recovery, mobility, and functional training
- Dysphagia assessment and management
- Designing and implementing personalized treatment and education plans
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training and independence promotion
- Assistive devices training and environmental adaptations Interdisciplinary & Collaborative Skills
- Working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams (physicians, speech therapists, psychologists, educators)
- Family and caregiver education and counseling
- Advocacy for inclusion and rights of individuals with disabilities
- School-based occupational therapy support and consultation Research & Professional Skills
- Data collection and analysis (qualitative & quantitative methods)
- Program evaluation and outcome measurement
- Academic writing and research presentation
- Evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning Personal & Transferable Skills
- Strong communication and active listening
- Empathy, patience, and client-centered care
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Adaptability across diverse hospital and community settings
- Time management and organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Published research paper: Validating the Arabic version of PROMIS Cancer Depression Item Bank among cancer patients using Rasch analysis, published in Advances in Patient-Reported Outcomes, March 2025.
- Awarded third place in The Scientific Medical Debate Contest (Second Session), Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University.
- Scholarship recipient, Mawhiba (King Abdulaziz & His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity).
- Presented the 3rd award-winning presentation, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), July 2018.
- Recognized for Academic Excellence throughout university studies.
- Selected as the best student in the Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Jeraisy program for improving gifted students, in partnership with the Ministry of Education.
- Invited to participate in an excellence program to apply to prestigious American universities, Mawhiba.
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP) — NIDA Clinical Trials Network, March 2024 – valid until March 2027.Completed comprehensive training covering research protocol, ethics, participant safety, confidentiality, documentation, and regulatory responsibilities.
- Volunteering Work Certification — Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia, March–September 2021.Recognized for outstanding participation and 164 hours of service in the Health Volunteering Center (Riyadh Second Health Cluster).
- Mawhiba High School Research Program — King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC), July 2018.
- Research Program in Nanotechnology (Mawhiba) — King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, August 2017.
- Encryption Program — King Saud University, July 2016.
- Training Program in the Design of Educational Films — General Administration of Public Education, Riyadh.
- Workshops:
Data Elimination for Data Retention — California Learning Center, 2016
Decision-Making: A New Approach to Business — California Learning Center, 2016
Training Programs for Robotics — California Learning Center, 2016
I Am an Inventor — Education Experts Company in collaboration with Aramco
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Trainee
Ministry of Health - Kuwait
06.2024 - 06.2025
Conference Participant
EACCME
04.2024 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Voice of Down Syndrome Association
06.2023 - 06.2024
Intern
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
05.2023 - 05.2023
Intern
National Medical Care
04.2023 - 04.2023
Volunteer
Mawhiba
08.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Humanitarian City
11.2021 - 11.2021
Intern
Al Amal Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
Intern
King Abdullah University Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
Volunteer
King Fahad Medical City
06.2021 - 06.2022
Researcher
DRC
05.2019 - 06.2019
Research Student
King Abdullah International Medical Research Center
07.2018 - 08.2018
Volunteer
King Abdullah Institute for Nanotechnology
03.2018 - 03.2018
Research Student
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology -KAUST
08.2017 - 05.2018
Trainer Assistant
FabLab Almanahej
02.2016 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Ehtwaa Group
03.2013 - 06.2022
Occupational Therapy
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University