Compassionate Nutritionist with six years of expertise in health and wellness education seeking to apply for position of Health Concierge Clinician with Medibank. I am an organised and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have strong interpersonal skills and confidence in building rapport with customers. Ready to assist your members to access the healthcare experience they deserve.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Parental Leave
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nutritionist
Business owner 'The Plant Nutritionist'
08.2017 - Current
Conducting client consultation
Developing website and content
Developing Nutrition treatment plans
Assisting clients with goal setting.
Clinical Nutritionist
Bulgarr Ngaru Casino Aboriginal Medical Service
05.2019 - 06.2023
Provide expert nutrition care for patients with chronic diseases in multi-modality medical setting
Managing large volumes of patient referrals including booking and triaging
Service approximately 8 patients per day with approximately 40 active patients on case load at any given time
Provide nutrition care under Team Care Arrangements (TCA) and General Practitioner Management Plans (GPMP)
Work collaboratively with other allied health practitioners to ensure a shared care approach to healthcare
Dietary planning across the lifespan
Motivational interviewing assessing patient needs and goals to develop appropriate treatment plans
Booking appointments in hospital setting, assist patients to understand how to prepare for appointments, scans, and procedures
Assessing research and applying evidence-based practice
Coordinating patient care with health specialists
Completing accurate and detailed case notes
Developing individualised treatment plans and meal plans, revisiting treatment plans on return visit and adjusting as necessary
Conducting face to face, Telehealth and telephone consultations for both individuals and groups
Servicing a range of age groups from children, adolescents, adults and Elders
Providing culturally safe and respectful services to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community
Implement and disseminate community Fruit and Veggie Box Program aimed at improving nutrition outcomes in children and families
Design, implement, disseminate and evaluate Type 2 Diabetes Program focusing on self-management of Type 2 Diabetes
Facilitate group cooking programs
Collaborating with various government and non-government organisations to build capacity for community through various programs.
Program Facilitator
Go4Fun
04.2019 - 06.2023
Facilitate 10-week program aimed towards improving health of children and families above a healthy weight
Present engaging and exciting health advise to families
Assist families in connecting to services to improve health support
Collect and record data using the Go4Fun Database through Better Health Channel
Implement the Go4Fun Program across the Local Government Area
Engage and encourage families to implement behaviour change towards healthy eating
Develop engaging and exciting activities using a range of resources and props.
Program Facilitator
Rekindling the Spirit
10.2018 - 03.2021
Thorough onboarding of new employees including running police checks and working with children checks, staff orientation and safety briefing
Managed staff intake documentation of approximately 50 staff across 3 sites ensuring qualifications and training are current
Organised staff training and qualifications of approximately 50 staff
Assess, develop and amend organisational policies and procedures
Streamlined organisational processes to improve staff productivity and reduce staff error
Prepared organisation for compliance for annual accreditation assessment
Customer Service Advisor
Telstra Store Ballina
06.2018 - 10.2018
Resolving customer issues
Matching customer needs to products and services
Delivering outstanding customer experience
Creating advocates to expand clientele via referrals
Case management for customer complaints and complex technological issues
Assisting high volumes of customers of approximately 2 customers per hour in fast paced environment
Case management for customer complaints and complex technological issues
Respectful handling of personal/ private information
Inbound and Outbound consulting
Processing sales and contracts.
Customer Service Advisor
Telstra Store Eastland
08.2012 - 01.2016
Resolving customer issues
Matching customer needs to products and services
Delivering outstanding customer experience
Creating advocates to expand clientele via referrals
Case management for customer complaints and complex technological issues
Respectful handling of personal/ private information
Inbound and Outbound consulting
Processing sales and contracts.
Education
Bachelor of Health Science- Nutritional Medicine -
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Melbourne
01.2017
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion - Nutrition
Deakin University
Melbourne
01.2014
Skills
Organised
Strong interpersonal skills with capability to built report quickly
Active listener
Strong and clear communicator
Self-motivated and proactive
Further Qualifications
NSW drivers licence
Current CPR
Current First Aid
Working with Children Check
LGBTIQ awareness training
Cultural Awareness Training
Child protection training
Personal Qualities
I have various skills in many areas and I’m willing to give anything a go. I have often been considered an “all-rounder” in many of my past careers
Passion for health and well-being for both myself, my family and wider community
I’m extremely organised, love to plan and take pride in completing tasks
I’m diligent and thorough.
I have a caring nature and bring that attribute to communities I work with
References
Troy Combo, Former Programs Manager, Bulgarr Ngaru Casino Aboriginal Medical Service, 0401 512 067
Georgina Cohen, Former CEO, Rekindling the Spirit Ltd., 0426 114 162
Jess Gotch, Former Manager, Telstra Store, 0400 379 002
Timeline
Parental Leave
06.2023 - Current
Clinical Nutritionist
Bulgarr Ngaru Casino Aboriginal Medical Service
05.2019 - 06.2023
Program Facilitator
Go4Fun
04.2019 - 06.2023
Program Facilitator
Rekindling the Spirit
10.2018 - 03.2021
Customer Service Advisor
Telstra Store Ballina
06.2018 - 10.2018
Clinical Nutritionist
Business owner 'The Plant Nutritionist'
08.2017 - Current
Customer Service Advisor
Telstra Store Eastland
08.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Health Science- Nutritional Medicine -
Endeavour College of Natural Health
Bachelor of Public Health and Health Promotion - Nutrition