Kristy Ho
Kelvin Grove,QLD
Summary
Final year Podiatry student at Queensland University of Technology, dedicated to providing patient-centred, evidence-based care with special interest in sports-related injuries and paediatrics. Clinically experienced and patient-focused podiatry student with training across the university, public health, and community settings. Has experience with routine foot care, biomechanical and gait assessments, orthotic prescription, and high-risk foot management. Committed to continuing education and career advancement within the podiatric field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Podiatry School Health Checks Volunteer
Queensland University of Technology, QUT
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Conducted basic lower limb assessments for primary and secondary school students as part of health screening initiatives.
- Performed neurovascular assessments, footwear checks, and gait assessments.
- Promoted early intervention and awareness of common paediatric foot issues.
Ipswich Hospital Placements
West Moreton Health - Queensland Health
03.2025 - 04.2025
- Successfully completed a 6-week intensive clinical placement.
- Gained experience in managing high-risk foot presentations including diabetic foot ulcers, Charcot neuroarthropathy, Diabetic foot infections, and post-amputation wound care.
- Collaborated within a multidisciplinary team including endocrinologists, infectious disease doctors, wound care nurses, diabetic foot educator, general practitioner, and prosthetists.
Student Volunteer
Junior Murri Carnival
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Provided culturally safe podiatric screening for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents at a large community sporting event.
- Promoted preventative foot care and engaged with families and community members to raise awareness of podiatry services.
Medical Receptionist
Walk Without Pain Podiatry Clinics
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Warmly welcomed and assisted patients inquiries, ensuring a professional and patient-centred first point of contact.
- Scheduled, confirmed, and managed appointments with Nookal and PracSuite clinical software.
- Processed Medicare, DVA, NDIS, private health insurance claims, EFTPOS transactions, and reconciled daily payments.
- Managed correspondence with patients and practitioners, intake documentation, emails, and phone calls.
- Sterilisation of podiatry instruments in accordance with clinic and infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor's of Podiatry - Podiatry
Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD12-2025
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa De Lima English Secondary School
Macau 07-2021
Skills
- Proficient in routine nail care, callus debridement, and dermatological management
- Competent in neurovascular assessments and biomechanical evaluations
- Experience with orthotic prescription, fitting, and footwear education
- Familiar with offloading techniques (felt padding, CAM boot, CROW walker)
- Skilled in wound assessment, dressing selection, and infection control
- Strong communication and rapport-building with patients of all ages
- Confident in SOAP documentation and ISBAR handover
- Culturally safe care with experience in community outreach (eg Junior Murri Carnival, Logan Elders, Georgina House)
- Effective time management and clinical prioritisation
- Proficient with Nookal, PracSuite, MIMS, AMH, Doppler Ultrasound, EMED, and PEDAR system
Languages
Cantonese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Mandarin
Professional Working
Timeline
Podiatry School Health Checks Volunteer
Queensland University of Technology, QUT
07.2025 - 07.2025
Ipswich Hospital Placements
West Moreton Health - Queensland Health
03.2025 - 04.2025
Student Volunteer
Junior Murri Carnival
09.2024 - 09.2024
Medical Receptionist
Walk Without Pain Podiatry Clinics
02.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor's of Podiatry - Podiatry
Queensland University of Technology
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa De Lima English Secondary School
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