Kristen Stone
Charlestown,New South Wales
Summary
I am an enthusiastic and dedicated podiatrist with 6 years of experience delivering exceptional personalised patient care. I am a committed professional with a comprehensive knowledge of the most up to date podiatry treatments and technologies.
I am passionate about the podiatry profession as a whole and take every opportunity to share this passion with others. It is my firm belief that podiatrists have a very unique opportunity to help a wide range of patients reach their health goals.
Having a background in education I take great pride in mentoring others to find their pathway in podiatry and be the best podiatrist they can be.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Podiatrist/Director
Hunter Podiatry Services
01.2022 - Current
- Member of the Hunter Podiatry Services (HPS) leadership team, leading fortnightly mentoring sessions for new podiatrists
- Managed a predominantly musculoskeletal and biomechanical caseload in a busy practice
- Started and developed a successful new clinic in Singleton working with a team of physiotherapists, exercises physiologists and massage therapists
- Increased patient numbers through community outreach events, liaising with health professionals in the local community and most importantly through word of mouth referrals
- Presented Continued Professional Development (CPD) to HPS colleagues, doctors and other allied health professionals
- Provided clinical education/mentoring for new graduate podiatrists and new employees to HPS
- Managed a small team of podiatrists and administration staff
Podiatrist
Hunter Podiatry Services
04.2018 - 12.2021
- Worked as a part of the Hunter Podiatry Services (HPS) team in East Maitland and Singleton
- Consulted with patients to develop treatment pathways to resolve issues and prevent future problems
- Entered patient notes using Cliniko and communicated patient treatment plans with all necessary parties
- Developed clinical note templates and treatment plan templates for HPS use
- Co-management of patients within multi-disciplinary teams involving general practitioners, surgeons, specialists, physiotherapists and other health practitioners
- Implemented state of the art treatment modalities such as 3D scanning for custom orthoses, Extra-Corporeal Shockwave Therapy and Laser for fungal nails to get the best possible patient outcomes
- Mentored new podiatrists and participated in fortnightly upskilling sessions
- Developed and delivered CPD sessions for podiatry colleagues as well as other health practitioners
Assistant Principal
Department Of Education
01.2009 - 12.2016
- Taught a variety of age groups Kindergarten through to Year 6 with a range of needs and academic ability
- Developed curriculum and programs in alignment with the National Australian Curriculum
- Managed and supported a team of 7 teachers
- Partnered with the principal to administer school programs in alignment with the Australian curriculum and the school vision and goals, providing a positive, high-expectation academic environment.
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff through instructional leadership and professional development.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification.
Education
Bachelor of Podiatry - Podiatry
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW11.2017
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
Charles Sturt University
Bathurst, NSW11.1998
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Complex problem solving
- Ability to teach/mentor others
- Ability to lead and/or work as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient management
- Custom foot orthoses scanning and designing
- Exceptional knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics
- Sports injury treatment
- Management and treatment of complex foot and ankle pain
- Exercise prescription
- Geriatric foot care
- Treatment of paediatric lower limb conditions
Certification
- AHPRA registration
- First Aid/CPR
- Anaphylaxis
- Working with Children Check
HOBBIES/INTERESTS
- Cricket
- Touch football
- Horse riding
- Fishing
- Gym/Pilates
Section name
- Developed and implemented preschool screenings sessions in the Hunter region to help identify lower limb issues as children head into primary education
- Initiated on site assessments/screening sessions for the mining community as part of a Workers Compensation program to help identify risk factors to prevent workplace injury
- Liaised with the medical team at Singleton Army base to provide podiatric care for Australian defence force personnel
Timeline
Senior Podiatrist/Director
Hunter Podiatry Services
01.2022 - Current
Podiatrist
Hunter Podiatry Services
04.2018 - 12.2021
Assistant Principal
Department Of Education
01.2009 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Podiatry - Podiatry
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Education (Primary) - Education
Charles Sturt University
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