Chanel Ross
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Confident and dedicated Podiatrist with over 10 years of experience delivering comprehensive foot and lower limb care across diverse clinical settings. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through evidence-based practices, client education and a compassionate approach. Demonstrates excellent client rapport, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Podiatrist
Cohealth
10.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive podiatric care, including nail surgery, high-risk foot care, diabetic foot assessments, biomechanical assessments, and paediatrics.
- Supervisor of the Grade 1 Podiatrist and Podiatry students.
- Member of the High-Risk Working Group: contributed to updating the International Working Group on Diabetic Foot (IWDGF) guidelines, created a comprehensive document bridging clinical guidelines and community-level implementation strategies.
- Authored a podiatry manual featuring active links to streamline team reference and new staff induction.
- Audited nail surgery policies and procedures to ensure compliance with best practices and clinical standards to enhance patient care and safety
Podiatrist
Anna Kalajdzic Podiatry
02.2014 - 01.2020
- Facilitated Falls Prevention workshops at Dorset Rehabilitation Centre.
- Implemented electronic case note systems, improving practice efficiency.
- Delivered care across multiple aged care facilities, collaborating with RNs, GPs, and care staff through detailed handovers.
- Worked autonomously as a private podiatrist in various clinical settings.
Podiatrist
Southern Adelaide Local Healthcare Network
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Provided podiatric services in acute high-risk foot and sub-acute specialist clinics.
- Engaged in quality improvement initiatives within multidisciplinary teams
Graduate Podiatrist
Merri Community Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
Education
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health
Latrobe University
10-2023
Bachelor of Podiatry -
Latrobe University
01-2011
Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Quality Improvement
References
- Sarah Smith
Program Facilitator
Sarah.Smith@cohealth.org.au
- Tom Campbell
Practice Excellence Coach, Podiatry
Tom.Campbell@cohealth.org.au
Timeline
Podiatrist
Cohealth
10.2020 - Current
Podiatrist
Anna Kalajdzic Podiatry
02.2014 - 01.2020
Podiatrist
Southern Adelaide Local Healthcare Network
01.2013 - 01.2014
Graduate Podiatrist
Merri Community Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
Graduate Certificate - Mental Health
Latrobe University
Bachelor of Podiatry -
Latrobe University