Petashia Chetty
Durban
Summary
I am a motivated, ambitious and hard-working individual who is eager to learn as pharmacy has always been a passion of mine. I have a degree in physiotherapy where I have gained many skills over the years such as such as attention to detail, clinical reasoning and patient-practioner communication. I look forward to growing as an individual whilst working in the pharmacy profession.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community service Pharmacist
Pholela CHC
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Developed clinical experience in an out-patient department, stores department and servicing multiple clinics in the surrounding areas in deep, rural KZN
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the multi-disciplinary team, encouraging open communication and collaboration to enhance overall patient care experiences
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Tambo Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Pharmacy internship included gaining experience in an in-patient and out-patient setting, Antiretroviral (ARV) clinic
- Enhanced patient care by accurately dispensing medications under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist
Physiotherapist
Tambo Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
- Enhanced patients' quality of life through targeted physiotherapy exercises and pain management techniques
- Rotations included paediatrics, orthopaedics, medical, surgical, out-patients and Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Physiotherapist
Lenmed Private Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2016
- In-patient setting included paediatrics, NICU, medical, surgical and trauma ICU, medical, surgical, orthopaedics and maternity wards
- Out-patients and home visits
- Improved patient mobility by designing and implementing personalized treatment plans
Community Service Physiotherapist
Northmead Clinic, Ekurhuleni District
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Community outreach servicing four clinics, including screening at crèches, schools, NGO’s and home visits around the area, attending campaigns and treating individual patients
- Involved in a protective workshop, Tembisa Self Help Association of the Disabled (TSHAD)
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
Rhodes University
Grahamstown, South Africa12-2022
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) -
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal12-2013
High School -
Northlands Girls’ High School
Durban, South Africa12-2008
High School -
Vryheid High School
Vryheid, South Africa01-2004
Skills
- Creative
- Effective time management
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Analytical
Languages
English
Afrikaans
isiZulu
Drivers License
Code B
Personal Information
- Nationality: South African
- Race: Indian
- Date of Birth: 06/29/90
- Gender: Female
Hobbies and Interests
- Research
- Painting
- Learning new languages
Certification
- Health Research Ethics - Task Research Academy, 2025
- Environmental Management and Ethics - Coursera, 2022
Timeline
Community service Pharmacist
Pholela CHC
01.2024 - 01.2025
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Tambo Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 12.2023
Physiotherapist
Tambo Memorial Hospital
08.2016 - 09.2018
Physiotherapist
Lenmed Private Hospital
01.2015 - 07.2016
Community Service Physiotherapist
Northmead Clinic, Ekurhuleni District
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
Rhodes University
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) -
University of Kwa-Zulu Natal
High School -
Northlands Girls’ High School
High School -
Vryheid High School
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