Natalie Chew

Experience

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  Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Student Attachment

  - Attached to a dietitian at TTSH to shadow her for a day. - Followed the dietitian on her rounds in the hospital wards, learnt to conduct physical examinations on patients and to use essential tools required for the job.

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  Compass Group

  Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

  Nutrition Intern

  - Supported the Nutrition Team in their daily work.- Assessed menus sent by chefs to ensure compliance with the healthy guidelines.- Conducted Basic Allergen Training to educate staff on allergen management.- Ran monthly Nutrition Programs at different sites which the company served food at to educate consumers on healthy eating.- Worked with an international school to complete my Final Year Project on allergen management in that school.

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  Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  Pharmacy Assistant

  - Picked and packed medication for patients.- Ensured sufficient stocks of ancillary items.- Helped in the checking of near-expiry medications.- Carried out transfer of medications between pharmacies.

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  Metro North Health

  Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Speech Pathology Student

  - 3rd Year sessional student placement at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in the Acute Stroke Ward. - Administered clinical bedside swallowing assessments, and speech and language assessments for adult patients admitted following various stroke presentations. - Observed completion of instrumental swallowing assessment, Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS) and participated in group discussions with practice educator and peers regarding the outcomes of the swallow study.

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  West Moreton Hospital and Health Service

  Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

  Speech Pathology Student

  - 3rd Year block placement at Child Development Service - Ipswich.- Worked with a multidisciplinary team (occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, dietitians and other speech pathology colleagues) to assess and diagnose children referred to the service. - Administered speech and language assessments, and observed the administration of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2) by clinicians to assess and diagnose autism spectrum disorder. - Observed paediatric feeding sessions in Ipswich Hospital. Show less

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  Therapy Alliance Group - TAG

  Apr 2024 - May 2024

  Speech Pathology Student

  - 4th Year block placement at a private practice in Toowoomba City.- Administered speech and language assessments for paediatric clients. - Planned and conducted therapy sessions for clients both independently and under the supervision of practice educators.- Completed funding reports to be submitted to the NDIS as part of funding advocacy for clients’ therapy sessions. - Provided parent feedback sessions to explain the results of their child’s formal speech and/or language assessment, and communicated with parents/caregivers regarding the client’s therapy progress. Show less

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  Metro South Health

  Jul 2024 - Aug 2024

  Speech Pathology Student

  - 4th Year sessional placement at Princess Alexandra Hospital in the Hyper Acute Stroke Unit (HASU).- Administered clinical bedside swallowing assessments, and speech and language assessments for adult patients admitted to HASU following various stroke presentations. - Communicated recommendations to patients’ families/carers and key members of the multidisciplinary team. - Engaged in discussions with practice educator regarding patients’ suitability for rehabilitation and/or discharge from speech pathology services. Show less

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  Unearth Occupational Therapy

  Mar 2025 - now

  Speech Pathologist