Georgina Petrusma
Mulgrave,VIC
Summary
Motivated and compassionate Master of Nutrition and Dietetics graduate with a strong foundation in nutrition science, clinical practise, and tailored patient care interventions. Specialised interest in promoting public health through evidence-based approaches to improve community and individual health outcomes. With a background of 9 years in the pharmaceutical industry, I bring extensive experience in understanding healthcare systems, patient care, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Priceline
Elsternwick, VIC
05.2024 - Current
- This role is similar to my previous pharmacy roles. This is a new pharmacy that I offered to help with the store fit-out, as it is owned by the same owners as Priceline in Caulfield. They kept me on staff, as they found my previous experience and skills invaluable to the new business.
Pharmacy Assistant
Priceline
Caulfield South, VIC
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted and provided guidance for customers with prescription refills, requests for over-the-counter medications, and other health care products.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing documents, faxing and copying forms, answering phones, creating promotional material.
- Delivered quality care to customers through close collaboration with an extensive team of pharmacists.
- Received written prescriptions and refill requests from patients, evaluating information for completeness and accuracy before filling.
Student Dietitian
Peninsula Health
Frankston, VIC
02.2024 - 05.2024
- 10-week placement focused on a specific public and community health research project centred around increasing community awareness on how to access information on where to access sustainable foods within the area.
- Worked collaboratively within a team to implement and undertake a new community initiative focused on promoting health literacy and tackling food insecurity within the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula regions. Worked in a variety of teams to undertake research, critical thinking, and collaboration of ideas to inform a new policy for Frankston Community Health and to create a website where all this information is located.
- Organisation of 3 campaigns, 2 events, and 5 presentations to raise community awareness of new initiative. This new initiative is now fully implemented and is a valuable tool for those in the community, with a website functioning to allow individuals to find out where these locations are.
Student Dietitian
Monash Health
Cranbourne, VIC
03.2023 - 05.2023
- 3-week clinical placement in community healthcare setting.
- Provided nutrition education and counseling to patients with chronic diseases with support of clinical supervisor.
- Assessed nutritional needs of clients through nutrition screenings and interviews.
- Identified nutrient deficiencies through blood tests or other diagnostic tools.
- Participated in several public outreach programs promoting healthy eating habits within a 8-week cardiac program for the community.
Student Dietitian
Monash Health
Clayton, VIC
09.2023 - 11.2023
- 10-week clinical placement at Monash Health Casey Hospital and Monash Children's Hospital.
- This placement was similar to responsibilities outlined in previous clinical placement, with greater independence and a focus on my own caseload.
- Averaging 4-7 patients per day.
Pharmacy Assistant
Discount Drug Stores
Hobart, TAS
01.2020 - 02.2023
- This role was similar to responsibilities undertaken at Priceline (above).
Pharmacy Assistant
Terry White Chemmart
Hobart, TAS
03.2016 - 02.2023
- This role was similar to responsibilities undertaken at Priceline (above).
Education
Master of Dietetics - Nutrition And Dietetics
Monash University
true06-2024
Bachelor of Nutrition Science - Nutrition Sciences
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS11-2022
High School Diploma -
Calvin Christian School
Hobart, TAS12-2018
Skills
- Empathetic Communication: understanding and addressing patient and customer needs to effectively provide specific recommendations
- Team Collaboration: extensive experience working effectively within several teams, both in my current role and during student placements, to collaborate in order to reach a shared objective
- Leadership: I enjoyed being able to problem-solve and present ideas on how to best tackle problems to the team during my 10-week placement, in addition to effectively communicating those thoughts to the team
- Eagerness to learn: willingness to develop new skills and grow in my industry knowledge within a workplace
- Dedicated work ethic: commitment to completing tasks on time, and to a high standard
Volunteer Experience
- University of Tasmania, TAS 2022 (student mentor): Invited to be apart of mentorship program aiding in facilitating of first year students into university life. Gained experience in mentoring and allowed me to grow in my leadership and management skills.
- Burnie Community House, Burnie, TAS Aug 2022 (undergraduate placement): Created and implemented a range of educational posters and sessions that encouraged capacity building within the community to utilise purchasing foods in bulk as a cost-effective way to shop sustainably.
- Leap Health, Hobart, TAS Jan to May 2022 (self-directed work experience): Gained knowledge on how best to offer diet and nutritional advice on a range of health conditions. Fundamental to my knowledge about dietetic services and how to best support a range of clients.
- Okines Community House, Dodges Ferry, TAS Aug-Oct 2021 (undergraduate placement): Supported surplus fresh food distribution to community members
- C3 Church, Hobart, TAS 2020 - 2023: I enjoyed being involved in our church with the Kids Ministry Program and the Sunday morning church cafe. I have a passion to help people and love to contribute to my community.
- Neuma, Melbourne, VIC 2024-current: Serving on Sunday morning welcoming team as a Team Leader.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Priceline
05.2024 - Current
Student Dietitian
Peninsula Health
02.2024 - 05.2024
Student Dietitian
Monash Health
09.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
Priceline
08.2023 - 02.2025
Student Dietitian
Monash Health
03.2023 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
Discount Drug Stores
01.2020 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Assistant
Terry White Chemmart
03.2016 - 02.2023
Master of Dietetics - Nutrition And Dietetics
Monash University
Bachelor of Nutrition Science - Nutrition Sciences
University of Tasmania
High School Diploma -
Calvin Christian School
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